Kathiey's World

 I love to try new recipes. If I don't sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list and try to accomplish everything on it during February.  (The photos below are as close as I could get to the actual recipe.  I found them on Canva) On my February Recipe Challenge, I have recipes ranging from breakfast to dessert and everything in between.  Breakfast- Muffin Breakfast Pizza Soups/chili- Corn Chowder Soup Pizza/Sandwiches- Monte Cristo Sandwich Appetizer- Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella Cheese Bites Salad- Olive Garden Salad Entree- Creamy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna Veggies- Honey Roasted Carrots With Thyme Breads/Rolls/Muffins- Cheese and Herb Monkey Bread Seafood- Stuffed Lobster Crock-Pot- CrockPot Potato Soup Grill- Dijon Mustard Pork Chops Dessert- Baileys No Bake Cheesecake Yummy Drink- Coconut Rum Cocktail Wi...

There was nothing like coming home from school on a cool fall afternoon to the aroma of Mom's Sloppy Joes simmering in a large pot on the stove. It was one of my favorite meals. I don't have my Mom's secret recipe, but I did find one that is nearly as good as Mom's in Taste of Home Magazine. With a chill in the air, I decided it was time to make a batch. I studied the recipe.....(Makes 20-25 servings, so I halved it)..... Ingredients 4 pounds of  ground beef 1 cup  chopped onion 1 cup  finely chopped green pepper 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces  each ) of condensed tomato soup, undiluted 1 can  (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce (I used ketchup instead) 1 can  (8 ounces) tomato sauce 3/4 cup  packed brown sugar 1/4 cup  ketchup 3 tablespoons  Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon  prepared mustard 1 tablespoon  ground mustard 1 teaspoon  chili powder 1 teaspoon  garlic salt 20 to 25 hamburger buns Directions In a l...

 I love to try new recipes. If I don't sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list and try to accomplish everything on it during January.  (The photos below are as close as I could get to the actual recipe.  I found them on Canva) On my January Recipe Challenge, I have recipes ranging from breakfast to dessert and everything in between.  Breakfast- Sausage Egg and Cheese Muffin Soups/chili- Shrimp and Corn Bisque Pizza/Sandwiches- Margherita Pizza Appetizer - Caprese Dip Salad- Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad Entree- Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken Veggies -Honey Butter Skillet Corn Breads/Rolls/Muffins- Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins Seafood -Maryland Style Crab Cakes Crock-Pot- Crockpot Angel Chicken Grill- Aloha Grilled Chicken With Pineapple Dessert- Mini Pineapple Upside-Down C...

I love to try new recipes. I find if I don't sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list and try to accomplish everything on it during the month of November.  On my November Recipe Challenge, I have recipes ranging from breakfast to dessert and everything in between.  Of the foods listed, the only one I have already made is the White Chicken Chili, which I make every Halloween.  As I write this, it is very early on Halloween Day, so I will be making the chili tonight.  I can't wait:-) Breakfast- Easy Quiche Recipe With Bacon and Spinach Soups/chili- White Chicken Chili Pizza/Sandwiches- Margherita Flatbread Pizza Appetizer- White Pizza Dip Salad- Ruby Tuesday Pasta Salad Entree- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Veggies- Melting Sweet Potatoes Breads- Cheesy Garlic Bread seafood- Golden Seared Cod with Herb Butter S...

The other day Erica said, "Mom is your chicken salad recipe on your blog?" She wanted to make it, and I realized it had not yet made the blog. I thought, now would be a good time to get it posted, plus I was in the mood for some tasty chicken salad, some comfort food, so here goes..... Paula Deen's Pecan Chicken Salad As found on  Yummy . (I did add a bit of sugar to the dressing which is not in the recipe) Here is a link to the recipe in PDF   if you want to make a copy. Served with grapes and crackers and a nice glass of white wine.  Very Good! I will give this recipe a 9/10 on my cooking scale.  I have not had much luck with new recipes lately, so it was nice to return to an oldie but goodie. If you are in the mood for chicken salad I suggest you give this recipe a try. Don't forget to add some sugar! Happy Eating! KathieyV:-)

  It is time to start planning a menu for July 2023.  I go to many places to find recipes, but one of my favorite places is Pinterest. Let's take a look at a few things I would like to make in July 2023. Breakfast- Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Lunch- Easy Grilled Caprese Sandwich Salad- Summer Corn Salad Dinner- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Veggies- Cheddar Vegetable Au Gratin Dessert- Carrot Cake Cheese Cake Appetizers- Peach Basil Mozzarella Flat Bread Yummy Drinks To Try- Mudslide Two Ways Breads- Baked Apple Cider Donuts I would love to know what you are making this month.  Share with me in the description box.  If you try any of these recipes, let me know how they turn out. Happy Cooking and Baking, and Happy July! KathieyV

It is time to start planning a menu for June 2023.  I go to many places to find recipes, but one of my favorite places is Pinterest. Let's take a look at a few things I would like to make in June 2023. Breakfast- Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding Recipe Lunch- BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza Salad- Creamy Pasta Salad Dinner- Sheet Pan Asian Salmon Broccoli Veggies- Baked Tomatoes With Cheese Dessert- No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Appetizers- Mexican Street Corn Queso  Yummy Drinks To Try- Banana Rumchata Colada I would love to know what you are making this month.  Share with me in the description box.  If you try any of these recipes, let me know how they turn out. Happy Cooking and Baking, and Happy June! KathieyV

Below is a blog post was written about eleven years ago when Caleb was a baby.   I am resharing this post and the cookie recipe. Give them a try; they a very good! Blast From the Past Over the weekend, Stephanie, Josh, and baby Caleb came for a visit.  It was wonderful! When they left to visit Josh's family, I had a choice.  I could take a nap which sounded inviting, or I could do something constructive.  After a mental debate, I decided to make cookies, so they would have a treat when they returned home.  I pulled out my recipe binder and came across an oldie but goodie...Honey Peanut Butter Cookies from Taste of Home Magazine. I gathered my ingredients. A 9.5 on my cooking scale.Yum:-) I preheated my oven to 350 degrees F. I mixed the shortening, peanut butter, and honey with my mixer.  Then I added the eggs and mixed them well.  Then I combined the dry ingredients in a different bowl and whisked them together. ...

Who does not love winter drinks on a cold winter night? Sitting back and enjoying a cold-weather cocktail during the colder evenings is fun. With that in mind, I thought I would choose eight fun drinks to enjoy this winter. Let's head to Pinterest to search for winter cocktail recipes and holiday party drinks. Spiked Apple Cider   This warm apple cider cocktail sounds delicious. Adding apple Brandy, Caramel syrup, and sweetened whipped cream to any drink will elevate the drink to one of my seasonal favorites. Creamy White Hot Chocolate  This one is a non-alcoholic beverage for those cold winter days. It is one of those delicious drinks that even the young ones in the family can enjoy at a winter gathering. Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe  This homemade hot chocolate recipe sounds excellent for a cold night. Just looking at the photo, I can taste the chocolate flavor. This warming drink will add a little sweetness to your day. Cranberry Fizz Cocktail  This refreshing winter...

I love Thanksgiving Dinner. It is so much fun to come up with the perfect thanksgiving menu for your Thanksgiving table. This year I thought I would take a look at some best thanksgiving side dishes I could find on Pinterest for the holiday table. I went over to Pinterest to search for what I could find for my holiday side dishes.  Here is what I found... 1- Slow Cooker Maple and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots  I think this glazed carrot recipe would be great for Thanksgiving dinner.  With maple syrup and brown sugar, how can you go wrong?  The added plus is that you can easily make it in a crock pot...happy day! 2- Southern Sweet Potato Casserole  I love a good sweet potato casserole, and this one sounds like a good bet. 3- The Best Brussel Sprouts of Your Life  It has taken me a while to get on the bandwagon, but I really do enjoy a good brussel sprout side dish.  This one sounds pretty easy. 4- Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes  This one I have made befor...

I am thinking ahead to our family Thanksgiving meal.  One thing that I have made in the past for holiday events that is quick and easy is a recipe modified from Taste Of Home.  It is called Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes. I hope you enjoy the recipe! Happy cooking and baking, KathieyV

I found a recipe I wanted to try on Pinterest. Brownie Cookies from Pure and Yummy I studied the recipe and gathered my ingredients..... 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪    So what do I give this cookie on my baking scale? 10/10! Soft yummy cookie. Everyone at the office wanted the recipe, which is always a good sign. I will be making these again. Try a new recipe.   Happy Baking, Everyone. KathieyV:-)

 I do not follow the goings on of the royal family.  Over the years, I have heard bits and pieces of their lives, but other than an occasional tidbit of news, gossip, or a tragedy such as with Princess Diana, I know very little.   For some reason, I have always had great respect for the Queen.  She always seemed to be a person of high integrity, plus her physical appearance reminded me of my grandmother.  Since her death, I have read a few articles in relation to her life, and it has been an amazing one.  As far as food it seems she enjoyed marmalade.  There is even mention of marmalade sandwiches. The skit above was made with Paddington Bear for an upcoming Jubliee.  In the skit, Paddington Bear, who loves marmalade, had a marmalade sandwich hidden in his hat.  The queen surprises Paddington with one she carries in her purse. It seems that the Queen did enjoy marmalade on her morning toast, but there is no mention of her eating marmalade san...

I made a tomato pie recently.   The pie crust was the best thing about that recipe.  What made it so good were the chives that I added to the crust and it is super simple to make. You can add just about any herb to a savory pie crust.  What you choose is based on the flavor profile you are trying to achieve. The tomato pie recipe I was making added chives to both the store-bought pie crust and to the pie itself.  Here is the super simple recipe... Ingredients: *Packaged refrigerated piecrusts.  Be sure and get a package with two piecrusts.  *Two tablespoons of Chopped Fresh Chives. (If you decide to use dried herbs, use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon for each herb you use.  I used fresh chives.) Instructions: *Unroll one pie crust and sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons of fresh chopped chives.  *Place the second piecrust on top and then roll to seal the piecrusts together. *Transfer to a 9" pie plate pressing into the bottom and up the sides of the plate. There you h...

I decided to repost this article because it is watermelon season is drawing near.   These helpful hints in choosing the best watermelon have been on the money for me.   I love watermelon.  I can remember as a kid on the farm sitting outside with a huge slice of watermelon.  Forget the plates and forks and knives.  My mom would hand me a juicy slice, and then I would proceed to take a bite.  My dad taught me the fine art of sprinkling salt on my watermelon.  Delicious! "Salt makes watermelon taste sweeter by creating a salty sweet contrast that allows the sweetness of the melon to stand out."  Baking Bites Have you ever headed to the local market in search of a mouth-watering melon only to realize you had no idea how to pick the perfect one?  Most of us have watched our parents thump on a melon listening for that classic ripe sound.  I have done this myself, having no idea what tone I was seeking.  Sometimes I was lucky and pi...

The other day Erica said, "Mom is your chicken salad recipe on your blog?" She wanted to make it, and I realized it had not yet made the blog. Now would be a good time to post it, plus I was in the mood for some tasty chicken salad and some comfort food, so here goes..... Paula Deen's Pecan Chicken Salad As found on Yummy . (I did add a bit of sugar to the dressing, which is not in the recipe) Served with grapes and crackers and a nice glass of white wine.  I will give this recipe a 9/10 on my cooking scale.  If you are in the mood for a chicken salad, I suggest you give this recipe a try. Don't forget to add some sugar! Happy Eating! KathieyV:-)