Basic Recipes

The building blocks for your culinary creations.

Breakfast Casserole - Farmer’s Recipe

Monday, December 22, 2008
By Heather

If you’re looking for a hearty way to start your day, this breakfast casserole - farmer’s recipe is relatively quick and easy to make and satiates even the largest of appetites. It can easily be doubled if you’re hosting or have a large family. What you’ll need: 6 Strips of Bacon. 3 tablespoons chopped onion. ... »

Pea And Cheese Salad

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
By Heather

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to turn off the oven and start thinking light! This pea and cheese salad is great at picnics or get togethers. It’s easy to prepare and is just plain good. What you’ll need: Chopped lettuce. 1/2 cup chopped onion. 1/2 cup chopped green pepper. 1/2 package thawed... »

Easy Microwave Meltaway Fudge

Wednesday, April 2, 2008
By Heather

This microwave meltaway fudge is easy to prepare and only requires three ingredients. This recipe is great when you’re in a pinch for a potluck. What you’ll need: 10 ounce can sweetened condensed milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 12 ounces of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. Put all ingredients into a medium size microwave safe bowl... »

Easy Cucumber Dip

Tuesday, April 1, 2008
By Heather

This easy Cucumber dip is perfect with crackers or vegetables. With less than a handful of ingredients, it requires little preparation time. What you’ll need: 1/2 of a cucumber, shredded. 8 ounces of cream cheese. 1 tablespoon finely diced onion. 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise. Salt and Pepper, to taste. Mix all ingredients well in a medium mixing bowl. Chill before serving. Enjoy! »

Ham Roll Up Appetizers

Friday, January 25, 2008
By Heather

One thing I love when I visit my aunt is that she always seems to offer those tasty little ham roll up appetizers that I love. Since I don’t get a chance to see her often enough, I snatched the recipe from her. It’s simple and easy - I’m sure you’ll love it, too. What... »

Quick Doughnuts

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
By Heather

If you’re in the mood for donuts, but don’t feel like running to Dunkin’ Donuts to buy them, give this quick and easy doughnut recipe a try. It’s made with refrigerated biscuits. What you’ll need: A tube or two of refrigerated biscuits. Cinnamon and White sugar for coating. Heat cooking oil in a deep pan... »

No Bake Peanut Butter Squares

Thursday, January 17, 2008
By Heather

These no bake peanut butter squares are a tasty treat for children and adults alike. What you’ll need: 1/2 cup melted butter. 18 ounces peanut butter, creamy or crunchy. 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 9 ounces chocolate chips. 1 tablespoon unmelted butter. In large bowl, cream butter, powdered sugar,... »

Easy Tangerine Pie

Wednesday, January 16, 2008
By Heather

This easy tangerine pie is perfect for a picnic or as a light dessert. What you’ll need: 1/2 cup Tang Drink Mix. 1 can Eagle Brand milk. 1 medium container of Cool Whip. 1 graham cracker crust. Mix all ingredients together and pour into graham cracker crust. Chill for at least an hour before serving. »

Spicy Omelettes

Friday, January 11, 2008
By Heather

Spicy omelettes are just the thing to have on a cold winters morning. This recipe heats you from the inside! What you’ll need: 6 eggs. Diced Onion. Diced green, red or yellow pepper. Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Butter or non-stick cooking spray. 8-10 drops of tabasco sauce. Salt and Pepper to taste. Optional: 1 tablespoon... »

Zucchini Casserole

Thursday, January 10, 2008
By Heather

Do you need a zucchini casserole recipe? Then you just happen to be in luck! Be sure to give this tasty recipe a try the next time you have zucchini on hand. What you’ll need: 6 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini. 1 large onion, chopped. 1 8 ounce container of sour cream. 1 can cream of... »