Category Archives: Cooking & Recipes

I’ve seen this posted around the ‘net with different fruit pie fillings.  My favorite is strawberry.  This is a very weight watchers friendly recipe but I don’t remember the point value right now.
Strawberry Angel Food Cake

1 box angel food cake mix
1 can pie filling, about 20 oz., I’ve tried strawberry and blueberry

Preheat oven to [...]

In honor of my brother’s wedding -
Strawberry Wedding Punch
3 oz strawberry Jello
1 cup boiling water
1 package strawberry koolaid
2 quarts cool water
2 1/2 cups sugar
40 oz pineapple juice
2 liters sprite or 7up
2 pints [...]

Nothing my Mom cooks can be considered gourmet, but this casserole always disappears fast at family gatherings. There are never leftovers or even second helpings.
Broccoli, Rice and Cheese Casserole
1 cup rice, cooked
3 pkg (10oz. each) frozen broccoli or 1 whole bunch fresh broccoli, cooked
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 (8 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz
Mix [...]

I know its not Saturday anymore, but better late than never, right?
I love recipes from JoAnna Lund. All of her recipes are family friendly and made with ingredients she could shop for at her local grocery store.
My mom loves to have her daughters cook new recipes for her but she rarely tries [...]

This is a family favorite cake.  My mom makes it all the time for family events and to give as gifts.   We won’t talk about how bad it is for you
Honey Bee Cake
1 box “butter” recipe yellow cake mix
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
1/2 cup sugar
8 oz. sour cream
6 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup [...]