Dinner Rolls

Only second to eating them, Madeline loves to make these traditional dinner rolls with me. When I was learning to make them with Grandma Izzy, she would recite a story about my uncle as a boy snatching a roll to eat while they were still proofing. Every time,...

Pumpkin Bread with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

The flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves combine with maple icing to make this pumpkin bread an ideal autumn treat! Ingredients for Pumpkin Bread with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting BREAD 2 C flour 1 C packed brown sugar 1 T baking powder 1 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t salt...

Sicilian Tomato Sauce

I’ll put it to you straight: this is NOT a fast recipe. However, it is beyond worth the time to make and save for quick meals in the future. It is delicious, versatile and best of all, you know what’s in it. (Many commercial tomato sauces have as much as...

Pasta with Walnuts

Our whole family loves this recipe! The ingredients can be kept on hand for a night when you need a quick, satisfying homemade meal. Add a side of sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli (see Three Tasty and Simple Veggie Sides) for balance and nutrition. Ingredients for...

Cream Sauce with Shallots and Thyme

This sauce is great with any meat. It holds up well in the slow cooker with meatballs, but is also delicious with pork scallopini or sautéed chicken breasts. Ingredients for Cream Sauce with Shallots and Thyme 3 T butter  3 T flour 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 1/4 C...

Meatballs

These savory meatballs are fun to make together and delicious for dinner tonight or next week! Ingredients for Meatballs Make-Ahead Tip 3/4 lb Ground Beef 3/4 lb. Ground Pork 1/2 Cup Toasted Bread Crumbs 2/3 Cup Milk 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt 1.5 Teaspoons Fresh Thyme,...