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In my opinion, the best breakfast consists of two perfectly fried eggs, crispy bacon, and toast made with hearty bread. This bacon and eggs recipe delivers. Bacon and eggs or eggs and bacon? No matter, it is definitely the breakfast you want on those lazy mornings when you have time to relax around the kitchen table, drinking a cup of coffee or two. The Best Bacon and Eggs Breakfast (This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience.  When you make a purchase using these links you help support this blog.) How to Cook Bacon and Eggs My technique was learned from my mom, by watching her make our family's breakfast over and over again, year after year.  This is a basted egg recipe which means the eggs are cooked in bacon grease. Cooking eggs in bacon fat is easy and takes just a little practice to perfect. All you really need for a great bacon and eggs breakfast is a good nonstick skillet and a good toaster . If you want to make your own bread fo

This is the entertaining season.  Are you ready? Whether it is holiday gatherings with your family or football parties to watch your favorite team, you'll be needing a go-to dip for a satisfying appetizer or snack.   I've been making this caramelized onion dip for years and it is the hands-down favorite of all my dips. I try to keep it on hand in my fridge all the time. Best Caramelized Onion Dip  This post contains affiliate links to use when shopping.  When you shop with these links we receive a small compensation. Caramelized Onion Dip I swear to you that if you bring this dip to a party it will be the first to go and you will be asked to bring it to every party you attend from now to eternity.   It's a good thing this is a pretty easy dip to make.  The only real effort is in making the caramelized onions and that's only because it takes a little time and patience to get proper caramelization.  You don't want to rush it.  It takes about 45 minutes for

Cranberry bread is a delightful alternative to muffins this time of year.  It's cranberry season so there is no better time to make this bread.   As the fall season comes to a close and the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approach, a warm, comforting aroma beckons from your kitchen. It's the scent of freshly baked cranberry orange quick bread, with all the flavors that perfectly capture the essence of the season. This easy-to-follow recipe will transform your kitchen into a haven of warmth and fragrance, filling your home with the irresistible aroma of autumn. With the simple ingredients and straightforward recipe, you'll be creating this tasty treat that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Cranberry Orange Quick Bread for Breakfast or Snacks This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.  When you make a purchase using these links you help support the costs of publishing this blog. Cranberry Bread for Breakfast Make an extra loaf or

Every few months I make a point to dive into my freezer to see what items may have been overlooked for too long.  Sometimes I go overboard when I stock up on meats and vegetables and as a result, I may not use them as quickly as I thought I would in my menu planning. If that is true for you as well, you may want to take a look into the black hole of your freezer and plan some meals to use up those overlooked ingredients. I found a couple of pounds of ground beef and an open, one-pound bag of corn kernels in my freezer.  Those two ingredients called out to me loudly and clearly.  Yes, they told me it was time to make Shepherd's Pie.  Shepherd's Pie is a family-friendly meal that can be made for a few or many. Family-Friendly Shepherd's Pie for Dinner This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links you help support the costs of publishing this blog. Shepherd's pie is a meal that I have always prepared without a recipe.  My versio

Are you a crab cake lover?  If you are, this crab cake recipe will float your boat! Crab cakes are one of those things I have typically reserved for a treat when I eat out.  When I go to a restaurant I like to order something I don't make for myself at home.  Crab cakes aren't hard to make at home but finding the lump crab meat to use in the recipe has been more of a challenge than I like when cooking at home. Crunchy Crab Cakes This post contains affiliate links.  When you shop using these links we receive a small compensation. Crab Cakes I found a local grocery store that is stocking the canned lump crab meat on a regular basis.  I was also able to get a can at my local BJs last week.  That means I can now make these delicious crab cakes at home and have them any time I desire. You can make a batch of these crab cakes for the freezer.  That way they become a quick, easy, delicious d

Do you love butternut squash soup? Butternut squash soup is usually the first soup I make as the weather turns chilly here in New England. I love it.  I love the color of butternut squash soup.  It screams fall to me.  I love the texture of butternut squash soup because it is perfect for dipping a slice of warm crusty bread.  Most of all, I love that this soup is easy to make. Today's recipe makes a butternut squash soup with a little heat.  The heat comes from the addition of jalapeno peppers as one of the vegetables in the soup.  I use two jalapeno peppers when I make this soup.  Use only one if you want just a hint of heat.  Yes, you can leave the jalapeno peppers out of the soup altogether and still have a yummy soup. Butternut Squash Soup with Jalapeno Peppers This post includes affiliate links.  When you shop using these links we receive a small compensation. Butternut Squash Soup This butternut squash soup is one of the easiest soups you'll ever make.   T

This cranberry sauce recipe is just in time for your Thanksgiving meal planning. With just four simple ingredients you'll have a festive and delicious side to add to your holiday dinner. Cranberry sauce is a funny thing.  Do you prefer chunky or jellied? Ask folks and they will have a definite preference.  The response seems to be related to whichever is served at their family's traditional Thanksgiving dinner.   In my family, it was always jellied cranberry sauce, sliced perfectly.  It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without it.  As a matter of fact, I always refused to eat chunky cranberry sauce, not being able to fathom how I could possibly enjoy chunks in my cranberry sauce. The Best Fresh Cranberry Sauce This post contains affiliate links. The Best Cranberry Sauce I'm evidence that you can teach an old dog new tricks.  Several years ago, I decided to step out of my comfort zone by making a chunky cranberry sauce. One bite of this cranberry sauce