Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
Homemade hamburger helper cheeseburger macaroni recipe. Easy, one pot copycat hamburger helper is a perfect flavor-packed comfort food. Have you noticed that boxed foods are getting smaller and smaller? I bought a box of scalloped potatoes the other day. 15 years ago, husband and I would have leftovers. This time it barely provided enough for the each of us. So… Read More
Reese’s Muddy Buddies. A twist on this classic favorite combines peanut butter & chocolate with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups & Reese’s Pieces. I have a new favorite puppy chow! Or muddy buddies, if you prefer. I grew up calling it puppy chow. But then I moved to Washington State and- when I talked about eating puppy chow- people thought I… Read More
Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole. This easy, hearty casserole with buttery crumb topping is the perfect comfort food. This recipe is the perfect comfort food. With ham and potatoes, it’s filling. The cheesy taste and texture brings up memories of being snuggled up warm on the couch. It has a buttery bread topping that just melts in your mouth. My… Read More
Deviled egg potato salad. Amazingly easy, simple, and most delicious potato salad you’ll ever eat. Bet you won’t guess the secret ingredient! I’ve been on a potato salad kick. I love potato salad. (I think I get that from my Dad). So I started researching potato salads. You wouldn’t believe how many types there are! First, I perfected Classic Potato… Read More
Easy spring flower pretzel bites. Sweet & salty flower shaped M&M pretzel treats with candy melts. Cute Easter pretzel treat. When I first saw these, I was thrilled. I love easy pretzel treats that are salty and sweet. Especially the easy part. I’m not kidding about easy. Put some candy melts on some pretzels. Melt in oven. Press M&Ms on… Read More
Best Classic Potato Salad: most amazing you’ll ever eat. I bet you won’t guess the secret ingredient! Easy potato salad recipe you’ll love. You wouldn’t believe the number of potato salad recipes I tested to finally discover the best potato salad. None were perfect, but by combining what I’ve learned with various recipes, I’ve done it. You’re going to love… Read More
Maple Glazed Ham with Cider Raisin Sauce. Easy, delicious, moist ham smothered with cider raisin sauce. Bone in ham; cooked in oven. As you may know by now, thrift is my constant challenge. There is little I like more than finding a new way to stretch a dollar. Maple Glazed Ham with Cider Raisin Sauce is a fabulous way to stretch… Read More
Easy, classic meat lasagna. Step-by-step pictures and instructions, printable recipe. Two meats, three cheeses, and delicious. War almost broke out in the Landsberger household. My husband likes HIS lasagna. Which is simply my Dad’s- thank you very much- with extra noodles. And he dumps the cheeses together with the sauce instead of layering. How creative. [yes, that was sarcastic] While… Read More
Red velvet cheesecake cake. This delectable dessert has white chocolate cheesecake, red velvet, and white chocolate cream cheese frosting. I have one of the most delicious desserts in the world. Red velvet cheesecake cake. And, yes, this is based on the delicious dessert by The Cheesecake Factory. While I haven’t gotten their recipe exactly (I can’t seem to shred white… Read More
Best 7 layer dip. This easy appetizer is guaranteed to be a hit. Refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning, salsa, veggies, & more combined. I love entertaining. Probably because I love cooking and entertaining allows me to cook. A lot. But I don’t do meals. I do tons of appetizers, snacks, and desserts. People love to graze. 7 layer dip… Read More