Dennis & Tracy's Amazing Adventures
Have you ever wanted to make Scottish cream scones but were intimidated by the plethora of recipes out there? After a little research, combining several recipes together, I’ve come up with a super-easy recipes to help you make perfectly delicious Scottish cream scones.
Due to Covid-19, I’ve been spending almost all my time at home lately, teaching from the kitchen table. Because of this, I have time to think about meals in the mornings, preparing them early in the day so that we always have something good to eat when Dennis gets home from work. As I was flipping through my recipe box, I came across my favorite old-fashioned sugar cookie recipe. It had been a while since I had made them, but since these cookies bring back such awesome memories, I decided to make a batch.
The end of summer marks a special time of year, No, I don’t mean back to school, although I’ve got that covered for you here in Nine Ways to Make the First Day of School Special . For many people with backyard gardens, it’s harvest time. And, while I don’t have a garden due to amount of trees in my yard, my parents do. Luckily for me, they gift me with plenty of tomatoes, cucumbers, and other goodies. When I’m really lucky, Dad will give me a big jar of his homemade no cook refrigerator pickles.
About two years ago, I finally asked for the “secret” recipe so I could make my own pickles. When I did, I was amazed to learn how easy it was to make no cook refrigerator pickles. First, I didn’t even realize that you didn’t have to cook anything. Nothing. Nada. Plus, I learned that the pickles really don’t take that much time to make.
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When my brothers and I were young, our father would often make us breakfast before school. He worked shifts at a local steel mill, so if he was home and awake, we would have our choice of French toast, eggs, or pancakes. I can remember going to school and boasting that Dad had made us each 20 pancakes. Okay, some of them were dime-sized, but that really doesn’t matter when you’re nine.
This weekend, two of the grandbabies spent the night. We don’t usually keep cereal in the house because we don’t use it before it gets stale. We didn’t have any bread and only had a little milk. So, for breakfast, homemade pancakes to the rescue!
I have to admit that autumn is my favorite time of year. I love to watch the trees as their leaves change into vibrant shades of golden yellow, orange, and scarlet. As the leaves fall and the weather grows colder, it’s the perfect time for one of my favorite comfort foods: homemade chicken pot pie.
You may be used to the little chicken pot pies sold in the freezer section of your local grocery store. This recipe is nothing like those. There’s a lot less sodium and much more flavor! Continue reading “Chicken Pot Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Food”
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I can’t wait for the apples to ripen and the leaves to change color. Living in an area known for its apple orchards, I have a few favorite apple recipes. This simple and easy-to-make apple crisp recipe is the perfect seasonal treat. The best part? You probably already have all of the ingredients at home!
