Author: LeAnn

Soft Boiled Raisen Cookies

Soft Boiled Raisen Cookies

Soft boiled raisen cookies are a family favorite of mine.  Loaded with raisen goodness and rolled in sugar they are delicious!  Boiling the raisens makes them soft, plump and tender.  The soft cookies and plump raisens are the perfect combination.  Freshly baked, warm cookies are 

Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups

Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups

Spinach lasagna roll-ups are one of my favorite dishes to make and eat.  All you have to do is cook the lasagna noodles and make a filling to go inside.  Bottled pasta sauce and mozarella cheese go on top and they are ready to bake.  

Crockpot Baked Beans

Crockpot Baked Beans

Crockpot baked beans are sweet and savory.  I have been craving baked beans and it has been awhile since I have made them.  I experimented with an old family recipe and made some revisions to update it and to create a crockpot recipe.  The beans 

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joes are such a great choice for summer or fall meals or family get togethers.  Hearty ground beef with tomato sauce on a bun is a true classic all-American dish!  They go well with my crockpot baked beans which are a favorite side dish.  

Best Spinach Lasagna

Best Spinach Lasagna

This is truely the best spinach lasagna recipe ever!  It is not difficult to make because you don’t have to cook the noodles before putting the lasagna together.  The sauce is made with sauteed fresh spinach, onion and garlic with bottled marinara sauce.  The filling 

Baked Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal

Baked Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal

Baked blueberry coconut oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts.  This oatmeal is made with steel cut oats which add texture and chewiness instead of the usual mushy oatmeal.   The fresh blueberries, coconut, oat and coconut milk, and a touch of cinnamon give the oatmeal 

Easy Twisted Breadsticks

Easy Twisted Breadsticks

We love any kind of Italian food and these twisted breadsticks are so delicious and easy to make!  I made them to go with fettuccine alfredo but you can also dip them in your favorite marinara or dipping sauce for a delicious snack or appetizer. 

Blueberry Streusel Sweet Bread

Blueberry Streusel Sweet Bread

Blueberry streusel sweet bread is such a treat and is made with simple ingredients.  The bread is very moist and has a streusel topping that adds a little sweetness and crunch.  You will want to eat it for breakfast, lunch or as a snack.  It 

Deviled Eggs with Pickles

Deviled Eggs with Pickles

My family love deviled eggs with pickles and so do I.  These deviled eggs are frequently requested at our family get-togethers and are always a hit!  Deviled eggs are always the first plate of food to disappear at any gathering because everyone loves them.  My 

Citrus Fennel Arugula Salad

Citrus Fennel Arugula Salad

Citrus fennel arugula salad with a citrus vinaigrette dressing is refreshing and delicious, especially on a hot summer day.  It pops with the peppery taste of the arugula and the anise flavor of the fennel mixed with orange and lemon flavors.  I absolutely love all