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  • Two Frugal Recipes For A Lovely Fall Scented Home (plus six bonus ideas!)

    Every fall I enjoy filling my home with lovely scents!  There are so many ways that I’ve done this. Here are six quick ideas: scented pinecones purchased at the grocery store and displayed in a bowl near the wood stove scented candles tart warmers scented potpourri displayed in bowls or hidden in vases around my…

  • Kathy’s Taco Soup

    This was on our menu for Sunday lunch yesterday, but we had it for lunch today instead. Is it ever good!  This is a good, hearty, filling soup, and not at all too spicy. I love just filling the crockpot and letting it cook all day!  My blogging buddy, Kathy, graciously shared this recipe with…

  • Hamburger Patties With Mushroom Gravy And Why They’re a Favorite Here

    I have been hesitant to share this recipe.  It’s just such an easy thing, and really not at all anything special.  However, it is a family favorite, and a dish that has saved me on many a busy day.  The prep time is less than 10 minutes, moving slowly; and it bakes in the oven for about an hour, which…

  • Cheeseburger Soup

    This is a good, hearty soup, inspired by everyone’s favorite – the cheeseburger! It would be a great supper time soup, paired with bread. We enjoyed it for a filling lunch with the left over corn bread from last night’s dinner. My boys both like this soup, too (which is important to note as Will is not a…

  • Homemade (mostly) Whole Wheat Buttermilk Baking Mix

    I have made this homemade Buttermilk Baking Mix off and on for my family for more than a decade. The terrific thing about this particular recipe is that it substitutes cup for cup for any Bisquick recipe I have in my files. Coffee cakes, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, muffins…..anything, and the resulting product is always great!…

  • Apple Upside Down Coffee Cake

    I recently saw a dessert recipe for an upside down apple cake, and it sparked my creativity.  I’m always looking for a new coffee cake to put into our Sunday morning rotation, and I thought that I’d try my hand at creating a healthy version of the recipe to try as a coffee cake.  It…

  • Chicken Waldorf Salad

    This sweet chicken salad is especially good paired with whole wheat rolls.  Cut the ingredients finely to serve on sliced bread, and a bit more coarsely if you’re going to serve it over greens as a main dish salad. This is especially delicious served in whole grain Pita pockets. CHICKEN-WALDORF SALAD 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,…

  • Copperswife’s Hearty Mashed Potatoes

    My husband was watching me work in the kitchen last night. As I spooned these into the serving bowl, he said, “That looks good!”, and they were! This is a great way to get nutrient rich spinach onto your family’s table without anyone objecting. The spinach adds some lovely color to family-friendly mashed potatoes, and the…

  • Late Summer Waldorf Salad

    This is a fun, late summer take on the classic Waldorf Salad, substituting halved grapes for the raisins. The yogurt-based dressing gives it great flavor and a nice change from the norm. My kids and grandkids loved it! LATE SUMMER WALDORF SALAD 5 Fuji or Gala (or similar) apples, diced (leave the peels on!) 5…

  • Copperswife’s Health Nut Muffins

    These moist, delicious muffins are filled with whole grain flour, applesauce, nuts, carrots and Craisins (or raisins), which means that they are super healthy, too! I love having home made baked goods in the freezer.  They can easily be incorporated into the menu plan for even the busiest of weeks.  It’s quick and easy to…