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How to care for Cast Iron

Cleaning after daily use. Gently clean your skillet after each use with hot water and try to avoid using soap. Soap cuts through oils and the oil needs to remain inside the cast iron to preserve it. Use the firm scrubbing side of a sponge instead of an abrasive metal scrub when possible. After youContinue reading “How to care for Cast Iron”

Chocolate Depression Cake

This chocolate depression cake is made without eggs and milk. During that time commodities were scarce, certain things very hard to come by, and everything was homemade at the time. Wives and mothers had to come up with ways to make do with what ingredients they had and make it work or do without. MyContinue reading “Chocolate Depression Cake”

Breakfast Casserole-Biscuits, Bacon, and Sausage

INGREDIENTS: 12 Large Eggs 1/2 Cup Milk 20 ounces of Canned Biscuits 1/2 pound Sausage 8-10 Slices Bacon 1/2 Cup Green Onions Chopped 1-2 teaspoons Chopped Chives 2 cups of Shredded Cheese any kind (divided) Salt & Pepper (sprinkle as little or as much as you like) INSTRUCTIONS: Cook your favorite sausage, chop, set aside.CookContinue reading “Breakfast Casserole-Biscuits, Bacon, and Sausage”

French Onion Beef Casserole

Ingredients10-12 ounces egg noodles1 pound lean ground beef2 cans 10.75 ounces each cream of mushroom soup1 jar 15 ounce Lay’s French Onion dip1- 2 cups French’s fried onions InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.Cook egg noodles in a large pot of water, according to package directions. Drain.CookContinue reading “French Onion Beef Casserole”

Pecan Pie Muffins 5 ingredients

There is nothing better than pecan pie, unless you have a muffin version! These are perfect for a quick dessert when you want the pecan pie flavor without the slicing. Be sure to watch the video for step by step instructions on how to make this delicious treat! Follow me on Instagram – Facebook –Continue reading “Pecan Pie Muffins 5 ingredients”

Pepper Jelly (mild &sweet)

Making jelly is a process. It takes a little time, but it isn’t hard if you follow the directions. This is a beginners guide, so if you are familiar with the whole process and only want to print or copy the recipe, you can skip this part. Beginners guide to canning simple steps below. FurtherContinue reading “Pepper Jelly (mild &sweet)”