Rice Pilaf

Rice Pilaf

When deciding what to make for dinner, I usually ask my family what they want to eat. If we are grilling, they love to have Rice Pilaf as a side dish. I always have the ingredients in my pantry, and my husband and boys have 

Presnac – Millie’s Cheese Soufflé

Presnac – Millie’s Cheese Soufflé

Another Presnac recipe, and this one is just a little bit different. This is from another family friend – Millie. These presnac are really cheesy, and my mom said this is one of her favorite. Ingredients: 5 beaten eggs1 tsp. salt1 T. sugar1 cube butter1 

Presnac – Val’s Cheese Soufflé

Presnac – Val’s Cheese Soufflé

Another Presnac recipe…just a little different. This would be Valerie’s recipe, and my mom just loves this one. Simple, easy and delicious. I have a better chance of having all of these ingredients in my house, so this is definitely a go to. Ingredients: 6 

Presnac- Anka’s Recipe

Presnac- Anka’s Recipe

This is a recipe that was shared with by Baba Dot from a family friend. The woman’s name was Anka, and she didn’t share many of her recipes. This continues to be a family favorite, so that is why I have added it here. It 

Presnac – Baba’s Serbian Cheese Soufflé

Presnac – Baba’s Serbian Cheese Soufflé

As I add recipes from my recipe box, I oftentimes come across several recipes for the same dish. In this case, I have 4 recipes and all of them are just a little different. This is the recipe that my Great Grandmother – Baba Zorka 

All-Crust Sheet Pan Scalloped Potatoes

All-Crust Sheet Pan Scalloped Potatoes

My sister introduced me to this very simple week night recipe from the Food Network. This easy and delicious potato dish takes very little time, and everyone seems to love it. The potatoes pair well with any main dish, and they cook relatively fast because 

Instant Pot Ranchero Beans

Instant Pot Ranchero Beans

After experimenting with several recipes, I have come up with this one on my own. Beans are so easy to make in the Instant Pot, you will never want to open another can of pinto beans for dinner again. You can adapt this recipe and 

Instant Pot No-Fry Refried Beans

Instant Pot No-Fry Refried Beans

These beans are SO Good and So Easy! You never have to open another can of Mexican style beans ever again. No lard! No frying! No Soaking! Just a bag of dried pinto beans and a few ingredients you probably all ready have on hand. 

Brownie Batter Dip

Brownie Batter Dip

I made this Brownie Batter for dessert last night, and everyone loved it.  It’s easy and you can be creative with stuff to dip into the batter.  I served it with pretzel chips, Nilla Wafters, strawberries and tortilla chips seasoned with cinnamon and spice.  Ingredients:8 oz. 

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

I like to use ingredients that are fresh, and that I always have on hand.  The recipe calls for evaporated milk, but I use half and half if I have it, or milk if I don’t.  I also use whatever cheese I have in my