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This Flavorful Meatloaf Recipe Is As Easy As It Gets

Want to hear something funny? Before we had kids, my husband was a picky eater. Well, he didn’t cringe or complain about anything I cooked, but since he can’t even tell a tiny white lie with a straight face, I always knew when he wasn’t particularly fond of the food I was serving. He especially didn’t like meatloaf, but it took me a long time to figure out that was probably my fault.

You see, as a young wife I did not have that much experience in cooking, and I was using the first recipe I happened to get my hands on. I didn’t think it was out of this world, either, but I had no idea how to make it better. Still, I wanted to serve delicious home cooked meals so I started collecting different kinds of recipes and trying them out, one by one, until I hit the jackpot.

I still haven’t found the perfect recipe for some dishes, but I certainly have found one for meatloaf! This super scrumptious one, from Lynn’s Recipes is what we call Daddy’s Favorite these days – my husband and kids are crazy about it! I’m so happy Lynn shared it in her awesome vlog.

Recipe and image courtesy of YouTube and Lynn’s Recipes – check out her other amazing recipes as well!

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Quick Tip: Sometimes I add other grated vegetables, as well!

Make Ahead And Get Some More ZZZZ In The Morning!

The holidays are my favorite time of year. I love everything about it; the cooler weather, the family gatherings, the last minute shopping trips. But most of all, I love the food and cooking hearty meals for my extended family. Unfortunately, it’s not very often these days that we get to spend time with our favorite cousins, aunts and uncles. So I cherish every moment!

Which is why I like simple dishes that can be prepared ahead, so that I can focus on being with my family but still serve them a really good meal. This country breakfast casserole from McCormick is a great example.

Eight ingredients is all you need, and a quick 15 minutes to prepare. I like to make this the night before and then just throw it in the oven in the morning. Our guests will wake up to the delicious smell of this casserole baking in the oven, and all you need to do is pour yourself and them a big cup of coffee. How does that sound for Christmas morning?

Recipe and image courtesy of McCormick.

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Quick Tip: This recipe yields 8 but it’s easy to double for a large crowd.

Last Christmas, my momma made some delicious rolls.

They were Hawaiian rolls that I had begged her to make for ages because I had tried the bagged kind and thought they were amazing.  I never wanted classic potato rolls again.  If I ever had bread rolls, I wanted it to be the Hawaiian kind with the sweet pineapple taste that gushes through.  I was sitting calmly enjoying my bread when my aunt walks in.  She brought rolls as well.

I could not believe that she would upstage my mom’s amazing rolls since she knew how long my mom spent making them from scratch.  But, as I crept closer to the counter where she had left hers, I began to smell something that I knew would be the best rolls I had ever tasted.  Her rolls had a layer of cheese right down the middle.

It was absolutely amazing.  By the end of the night, I had eaten the majority of my aunt’s rolls, and apologetically asked my mom never to make those Hawaiian rolls again… I wanted cheesy bread from now on.  Thankfully my mom understood exactly (I mean, she tried those cheesy ones as well!) and she was happy to oblige.  They are so worth it!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.

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Quick Tip: Add eggs and sausage to make these breakfast rolls.

Have you ever gotten your hands on an old cookbook and checked out some of the recipes?

I love looking through my grandmother’s cookbooks from back in the day. People seemed to eat so differently during the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Lots of home cooked meals, no preservatives, and very wholesome ingredients. I wish our society was more like that today! That’s why this recipe for old-fashioned pumpkin applesauce bread caught my eye.

It’s something my grandma used to make and I absolutely loved it! The thing about vintage recipes is that they are generally simple, just like this pumpkin applesauce bread recipe. There’s nothing weird in it and you can certainly pronounce all of the ingredients. That’s always a good thing!

I mean, just look at the back of food packages these days and see if you can pronounce or identify even half of the ingredients listed. It’s crazy! Anyway, I know you and your family will enjoy this moist, sweet bread 🙂

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Quick Tip: If you do not like raisins or nuts, feel free to leave them out as doing so will not affect the outcome whatsoever.

My Mother Always Said This Poor Man’s Meal Is Fit For A King!

Is there anything more comforting than a big, hot bowl of your favorite soup on a cold and rainy day? I don’t think so! That’s why I tend to make this delicious split pea soup almost every week when we get to the colder months of the year. This makes such a wonderful lunch or dinner, and I guarantee you’re going to want a second serving.

This soup is perfect for anyone who is trying to keep an eye on their grocery bill. The ingredients are super inexpensive and you can get them year ’round, wherever you are! If you’d like a vegetarian version, you don’t have to add the crumbled bacon and you can use vegetable stock.

I prefer adding the bacon along with the croutons, when I serve this for dinner. But if I’m serving this for lunch or an appetizer, I usually go with the veggie version. I like to use whole-wheat bread for the croutons, but any stale bread will do! A little bit of sour cream will make the serving fancy enough for anyone!

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Quick Tip: To make this vegetarian, omit the bacon and use vegetable stock.

Good morning, everyone! Well, for some of you around the world it might be the afternoon or nighttime.

Where is everyone from? I’ve always wondered that! It would be great if you could leave where you are from in the comments. As you all know, I am a Michigan native who moved to Pennsylvania. I have discovered that my Michigander cooking style is quite different from the Appalachian lovers. Lots of great recipes here on the Mason-Dixon Line 🙂 Anyway, today we are making a southern favorite called pecan bread.

This bread reminds me of the classic pie but without the crust. It’s moist, flavorful, and made with love. We had a church potluck last Sunday and this was the dessert that I took to pass.

I swear I think the bread was gone in two shakes of a lamb’s tail. People loved the stuff! You’ll find that pecan bread is very easy to make, too. Enjoy!

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Quick Tip: Make sure to store this pecan bread in an airtight container.

What Are You Making For Breakfast Tomorrow Morning?

When I first worked at that real estate agency, the first one that I met was Arlene. Arlene was a senior marketing associate and her partner was the one I was about to replace. At first, I thought she was a bit cold to me. It was only later that I realized that she’s simply a quiet person who didn’t like to talk a lot. All of our colleagues told me that she was actually a nice woman. It’s just that she preferred to keep to herself. But I had been patient with her so she started greeting me back when I greeted her with “good mornings” and that was a feat for me.

I didn’t feel nice to work in a place where your colleagues didn’t talk to you so I was a bit happy. But the very first time I saw her really and truly smile was when one of our co-workers, Len, brought something for her during lunch. It was a slice of lemon poppy seed cake. I saw her eyes twinkle as if they were lights on a Christmas tree.

I even witnessed the way she closed her eyes to inhale the scent of the aromatic bread. Ever since, whenever I pass by the coffee shop, I bought her a slice. She became more comfortable with me after. However, she resigned a few months later so our friendship was short lived. This lemon poppyseed shortbread recipe reminds me of Arlene and her obsession with poppy seed bread or cake. I hope you will love this recipe!

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Quick Tip: Serve this loaf with ice cream.