Quick Cherry Pie
This Quick Cherry Pie is the easiest pie you can possibly imagine. The simple crust and topping is crunchy and rich but takes no time at all. And I hate to admit it, but the canned cherry pie filling is just delicious. Quick is an …
Author: Vickie Young
Chex Snack Mix
Chex snack mix is such a treat. It seems like a lot of work but is really a cinch once everything’s on hand. I’ve put a bowl out at parties, taken it to work for a snack, and included it with gift baskets. It will …
Blueberry Dutch Baby
Blueberry Dutch Baby, might seem indulgent but it’s super easy. In our house, special brunch items like blueberry pancakes or overnight yeast waffles are reserved for occasional Sunday mornings. But this Dutch baby is so much easier and still seems like a treat. Sometimes I …
Creamy Beefy Noodles
Creamy Beefy Noodles, not a fancy name or a fancy dish. It is easy, quick, and comforting for a great weeknight dinner. Spice it up if you’d like, or keep it mild. Plus, this versatile one dish recipe can include as many vegetables or as …
Fanny Farmer Brownies
Fanny Farmer Brownies are the perfect sweet treat. Serve them alone or with vanilla ice cream. Super quick to throw together and so much better than any mix. Just a few ingredients and 35 minutes will give you a great unplanned dessert. I learned to …
Granny’s Jon Marzetti
Granny’s Jon Marzetti is a go-to weeknight dinner when we’re out of ideas or short on time. Easy, quick, and always tasty, it has been a favorite for years. It can be lightened up with more vegetables and spiced up with chilies, and it makes …
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Mushroom Risotto without most of the hands on stirring but with all of the texture? It’s true! The perfect combination of flavors, textures, and as simple as I could imagine. Of course, I had to personalize the recipe to get the flavors I was …
Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry Ice Cream has always been one of my ice cream variations. It’s no secret that I love ice cream, especially on a warm summer evening. This version has a light tanginess from the inclusion of lemon juice and I like to bump it up …
Classic Beef Borscht
Beef Borscht is a classic Eastern European beet based soup. Made either with or without meat, this is a hearty soup with a sweet and tangy flavor. Just like our family favorite recipes, most families in Eastern Europe have their own take on this classic. …
Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes are over-the-top indulgent. I don’t remember to make them very often, but when I do it’s such a treat. With a little preparation ahead of time they’re so simple and it’s easy to make some extras for the freezer or another meal …
