Cranberry Pineapple Salad is a kid friendly addition to holiday dinners. The addition of crushed pineapple and diced apples in raspberry gelatin take away the signature tartness of the cranberry. Easier for kids and people who aren’t into tart – like me – to eat. I have a tart reflex. One bite and my face […]
Cooking for a Crowd
Lemon Ooey Gooey Bars
With the tang of lemon, the rich creaminess of the filling atop a thick crust, finished with butter crumbles Lemon Ooey Gooey Bars is a baker’s reward! Since it makes 16 servings, it is a good dessert for a potluck or serving a large group. It always disappears quickly. It takes about 20 minutes to […]
How to Make a Boiled Omelet
Today’s post on how to boil an omelet is a Bytes Bite, written and photographed by Bytes. If you are looking for easy and healthy ideas for quick cooking and clean up, this fills the bill! When I’m cooking for myself I often go for a utilitarian approach. Find the simplest things to cook, eat, […]
Quick Scrambled Eggs and Bacon for a crowd
Quick scrambled eggs and bacon for a crowd came from celebrating a college graduation this weekend with an open house. We began with breakfast for first comers, had mid-day dinner and ended with afternoon snacks for the littles. All day eats! Everybody contributed a dish or two. For breakfast we had pastries, coffee cakes, yogurt […]
Super Delicious Big Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
In high school, my brother Jay started talking about the Super Delicious everything in them but the kitchen sink, absolutely wonderful cookies he ate at work. .Jay did farm work, working hard and long hours, eating with the family to save time. These delicious cookies were a specialty of the lady of the house and […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!