Making My Home A Haven is important to me. Sharing homemaking skills. Recipes and food. Bible Studies. This is a treasure chest of goodies. So take a seat. Have a glass of tea and enjoy. You will learn all about who I am.
Spicy Orange Chicken – Busy days need for meal simplicity like this spicy orange chicken. Who needs take out when you can whip up this delicious version at home? This dish comes together quickly after a long day, especially, if you can take a few minutes to do some of the prep ahead of time.
Dublin Coddle is a traditional bacon, sausage, potato, and onion stew. It’s believed to have been initially created to use-up leftovers but has evolved into a beloved Irish classic. My Irish friends tell me that every house in Ireland has their own version, with subtle variations depending on the cook’s preferences. Some cooks may use ham in place of the bacon or they may add carrots for color.
The stew is slowly simmered in the oven and seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. A loaf of Irish soda bread to sop up the juice is a must. perfectly suited for any day, but especially festive for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Looking for more St. Paddy’s Day eats? Try this Braised Cabbage with Potatoes and Smoked Sausages”
Melissa Sperka is the creator, Publisher, recipe developer and photographer of the blog Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen. After winning the National Flour Power! baking contest, she also gained national attention with her blue ribbon Nested Potato Skins, featured in Southern Living Magazine. To Melissa, “Southern style” isn’t just about regional food, but about serving homemade dishes with grace, charm, and a healthy dose of Southern hospitality. In Melissa’s kitchen homemade family-style meals are always on the menu.
Green Bean Casserole – The green bean casserole was first created in 1955 by the Campbell Soup Company. The original inspiration was to make use of 2 items that most American families always had on hand. Green beans and cream of mushroom soup. Perhaps, it was also to ensure that most American families always had those items on hand. Regardless of the original intent, it’s been a staple dish on supper and special occasion tables all over the country ever since.
This updated version was shared with me by a very dear friend and fantastic cook, Lynn. Lynn took on the task of updating and re-creating this classic dish to her taste. I’m so glad she did, I love her take on this casserole, and I’m delighted she allowed me to pass on her creation to all of you. Thanks Lynn, it’s a keeper in my cookbook!
Green Bean Casserole – The green bean casserole was first created in 1955 by the Campbell Soup Company. The original inspiration was to make use of 2 items that most American families always had on hand. Green beans and cream of mushroom soup. Perhaps, it was also to ensure that most American families always had those items on hand. Regardless of the original intent, it’s been a staple dish on supper and special occasion tables all over the country ever since.
This collection of 25 Fantastic Fall Harvest Recipes is packed with both sweet and savory goodies to enjoy. The beginning of fall brings leaves changing colors, cooler weather, sunny days and pumpkins, sweet potatoes, apples galore and the anticipation of the holidays. It inspires me to get busy planning and baking just to celebrate. These harvest recipes highlight some of our most beloved flavors of fall and are perfect for entertaining. They’re guaranteed to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.