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Good recipes make a huge difference in how your family enjoys each meal. That’s why this collection of recipes, from tried-and-true oldies to new, surprisingly savory dishes, is here – to take your dinner from dull to divine.
Sometimes you just need a good bowl of soup. Perhaps it’s because you’re sick. Or maybe it’s cold and the thought of a warm, hearty slow cooker chicken soup warms your soul right up. Maybe you just love a good homemade soup. Either way, this chicken soup recipe is just what this gal needs when … Read more
Cheesecake has always been one of my favorite desserts. And, if you’re a fan of Shrek, then you know that everybody loves a parfait. That’s why I absolutely love this recipe for strawberry cheesecake in a jar. And, if you don’t want strawberry flavored cheesecake? No big deal. Swap it out for the fruit (or chocolate!) … Read more
After I graduated high school, my family moved from one end of Phoenix to the other. And, not too far from our new home was this hole-in-the-wall diner with the most amazing pies. Of all of them, the blueberry and blackberry pie were my favorites. And while this may not be their exact recipe, it … Read more
On busy nights, dinner has to be something easy and fast. Especially when I’m stressed enough already about getting the kids home from school, juggling their homework and after school activities, getting the littlest ones to bed on time, and still getting those last extracurricular activities attended. Thursday nights are our busiest nights, by far. … Read more
My kids often ask me if I ever get sick of “plain” chocolate chip cookies. Usually, the answer is no. Because when you’ve got a perfect recipe, it works all the time. However, when you start making that perfect recipe all the time, that’s when you start realizing you need new flavors to change things … Read more
When it comes to a quick dinner, I love having these easy mince beef recipes on hand. Not only do they cook quickly, but they’re also delicious. Oh, and even my picky eaters like these recipes! Some of these recipes are from my favorite traditional Scottish recipes, while others are from other areas of the world. So let’s … Read more
Mmm… pies. They’re delicious, versatile, and full of goodness. They come in sweet or savory; fruit or meat pies. And this recipe is one of the most amazing meat pies of all – made mini sized! These mini Scottish meat pies are so much fun to make. They’re a great variation on these Scottish meat … Read more
Morning meals can be difficult – because not all of them are as filling as they need to be. That’s part of why I love oatmeal. It’s filling, it’s nutritious, and it’s so flexible! Well, in an homage to my Scottish roots, I wanted to find an easy Scottish porridge recipe that I could make … Read more
If you’d have told me, 5 years ago, that I’d have become a huge fan of traditional Scottish recipes, I would have scoffed. I may even have laughed! But ever since I first experimented with a traditional Scottish meat pie recipe, I’ve begun to love researching and making the same recipes that my ancestors once … Read more
It doesn’t really matter what day it is… there’s just something about fresh, homemade, perfect wheat bread that makes me happy. It could be 100 or -20 degrees outside and it wouldn’t matter to me. Give me a slice of warm, perfect wheat bread with honey butter and I’m your new BFF. (For the record, … Read more
