Advertisements Spaghetti is a staple in most family kitchens. Everyone has their own version of the meaty red sauce over Spaghetti noodles. For this version I’ve taken things a little south of the border with some Chipotle, Cumin and Cilantro making an appearance in the meaty red sauce. We really enjoyed the smoky heat ofContinue reading “Chipotle Spaghetti”
Author Archives: Estelle Forrest
Pepperoni Pretzel Bites
Advertisements If you need a fun finger food or simple snack – and you love everything pizza – then you need these Pepperoni Pretzel Bites. With just a few ingredients you have got a simple snack for enjoying right away or popping into your lunch sack for later. These did not even make it toContinue reading “Pepperoni Pretzel Bites”
Weekly Wrap-up & Senior Salon Pit Stop #393
Advertisements Welcome to Senior Salon Pit Stop #393 Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap-up and Blog Link-up. It’s a new year at the Senior Salon Pit Stop and it’s time to vroom-vroom to all the great posts that everyone is creating all around the the blogosphere! Scroll down to check out my Weekly Wrap-up alongContinue reading “Weekly Wrap-up & Senior Salon Pit Stop #393”
Cookbooks I Found on Amazon – #2
Advertisements This might sound weird, but I know I’m not the only one…I read cookbooks like novels. I love to read them cover to cover. You can learn many little things from different kitchens, cooks, chefs, and cultures from around the world. Well written cookbooks flow like a story. They start with a good foundationContinue reading “Cookbooks I Found on Amazon – #2”
Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce
Advertisements Potatoes makes such a great side dish. But sometimes you want something other than some regular ol mashed potatoes, even if they have gravy. I love to make these Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce for a nice alternative. They have a silky texture and loads of flavor. Plus they are really easy to makeContinue reading “Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce”
Home Matters Linky Party #562
Advertisements Welcome to the weekly Home Matters Linky Party A great place to come, share your blog posts and make new friends. We are so glad you are here with us each week. I am so excited to be a part of the Home Matters Linky Party Team! I have been participating for quite someContinue reading “Home Matters Linky Party #562”
What Did You Read This Month? Book Review Link-up #18
Advertisements Welcome to the Monthly Book Report and Book Review Link-up #18 – January 2026! On the First Wednesday of each month I will be sharing my latest read – which could be a cookbook, a celebrity chef biography or memoir, a lifestyle book, a gardening book, a homemaking book or maybe even a cozyContinue reading “What Did You Read This Month? Book Review Link-up #18”
Slow-Cooker Quesabirria
Advertisements If you have never had Birria before than you are really missing out. While lots of folks make Birria tacos – I like to put the tender slow cooker – slightly spicy – beef into quesadillas. This recipe for Slow-Cooker Quesabirria takes a little bit of process in the beginning and end but youContinue reading “Slow-Cooker Quesabirria”
Weekly Wrap-up & Senior Salon Pit Stop #392
Advertisements Welcome to Senior Salon Pit Stop #392 Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap-up and Blog Link-up. It’s a new year at the Senior Salon Pit Stop and it’s time to vroom-vroom to all the great posts that everyone is creating all around the the blogosphere! Scroll down to check out my Weekly Wrap-up alongContinue reading “Weekly Wrap-up & Senior Salon Pit Stop #392”
A Dozen Recipes Using Ground Beef #RecipeCollection
Advertisements Ground beef is a staple in most family freezers – you can do so much with a pound or two of ground beef. I usually have at least 4 pound of ground beef in my freezer at all times. More whenever it goes on sale. I do prefer to purchase my ground beef asContinue reading “A Dozen Recipes Using Ground Beef #RecipeCollection”