Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert is an easy dessert that you can make from a few items in the pantry and freezer at any time of the year. It works well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother's Day, bridal or baby showers, etc. It is sweet and rich, yet somehow also seems light and refreshing. It is a rather nostalgic dessert as it reminds me a little of an orange push-up ice cream treat from my childhood. Plus, it is a molded gelatin dessert, which always reminds me of the past. As with other gelatin and fruit dishes, someone might call this a "Jello salad" in the United States. However, this recipe uses an entire quart of orange sherbert in addition to gelatin, so I can not bring myself … Continue Reading about Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert
My Best Meatball Sandwich
My husband used to joke that I was a great cook as long as I did not try to used a recipe. Unfortunately, he was right to some extent. I have made a few errors reading a recipe and do much better cooking (not baking or candy making) when I do not use a recipe […]
Chili with Bison and Beans
Living in the eastern half of the United States, what used to be called buffalo is almost always referred to as bison now. However, I discovered while traveling in the western half of the United States several months ago that bison is still often referred to as buffalo. This difference has totally confused my six-year-old […]
Pretzel and Honey Chicken Tenders (or Nuggets)
This recipe is a result of my planning to enter a chicken recipe contest. Although I never got around to actually entering the contest, my work on the recipe was not lost as it is a big hit with my family. These are on my Super Bowl day menu. When served with beer cheese dip […]
Cranberry and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Loin
I must say I am very happy with my first spiral stuffed pork loin roast. I usually don’t take as much pride in my work, but I can’t help but be a little elated at the results. Sure, I could use a little more practice in cutting the roast so that it is a more […]
Yummy Ham Loaf
Although it is a great way to use leftover ham, I always made ham loaf from a “ham loaf mix” that I purchased at the meat counter at the grocery or meat store before we moved to our current home. The mix was simply ground ham and ground pork in the correct proportions to make […]
Simply Broiled Snapper
I have a confession…I really do not like many types of fish. Sure, I like lobster, crab, shrimp, and salmon, but beyond those…I am less than enthusiastic. Oh, I know fish is full of Omega-3’s and good for you, but I would much rather stick to eating flax and taking supplements. So, it is with […]
Pork Tenderloin with Broccoli and Noodles
The pork tenderloin coated in a delicious sauce with just a hint of sweet and a hint of heat almost melts in your mouth when you eat this quick, filling single dish meal. Although pork tenderloin may not be the least expensive cut of pork, this dish is very budget-friendly with only a pound of […]
Scrapple and Apples
The fall seems to always bring out the desire in me for comfort food. Perhaps, the cooler temperatures have me wanting something more hearty than my preferred light summer cuisine. Perhaps, wonderful memories of fun family-centered falls of the past have me wanting my Mom’s cooking. Whatever it is, my husband must have some of […]
Smoked Salmon Omelette or Omelet
I can’t believe that I ran into a problem writing this post over how to spell the dish. First, my husband walks by the desk and tells me he did not think I had it spelled correctly. So, I checked it by writing it in the body of the post and the spell checker flagged […]
Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Pasta Alfredo
When I found a fantastic deal on sea scallops, I used what I had in the pantry to make this very simply prepared dish. My original intention was to combine the scallops and the pasta, but I didn’t because of my husband’s milk allergy. He ended up eating the pasta anyway though 🙂 Next time, […]
