Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen is back with this amazing side dish! Janelle writes: The maple bacon paired up with cracked black pepper and sea salt makes this sweet and savory dish a winner! A side that looks fancy, but is soooo easy. Enjoy roasted in the oven {as shown} or grilled! Trim the bottoms of your asparagus so they are even with one another {about 1-2 inches} and rinse. Bundle 5-6 together, wrap tightly with one piece of uncooked maple bacon -seal with a toothpick. Line up bundles in a foiled lined 9×13 baking pan {I would steer […]
Read MoreEasy Skillet Potatoes
Today Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is back with a comfy side dish for us! My favorite part – you don’t have to peel the potatoes! Easy peasy! Janelle writes: This is a very simple recipe you can make during the weeknights. I use peanut oil to fry potatoes because it makes them crisp! You can make this side dish for dinner or breakfast. If you are making them for breakfast, let me suggest to fry bacon in a skillet, then fry your potatoes in the bacon renderings. Then, crumble the bacon on top. (*This is a naturally […]
Read MoreUltimate Twice Baked Potatoes
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has a great side dish to add to any meal! Janelle writes: There’s somethin special ’bout them taters…there suuuuure is! These ultimate twice baked potatoes are simple to make, are ohhh so tasty and are a definite crowd pleaser. Make sure to add this recipe to your next get together! They may look a little “fancy”, but only you will know they are just “comfy” *Gluten-Free Preheat oven to 400. Wash, dry, and poke potatoes with a fork on both sides. Roll in olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake in the oven […]
Read MoreBaked Caramel Apples Recipe – A Side Dish or Ice Cream Topper!
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has the perfect fall recipe for us! She writes: Autumn is my favorite time of year…when the air cools, the sun shines, and the leaves turn color. One of the first things I want to do with my children is to take them to the many wonderful apple orchards we have in our area. We pick so many that our home is bursting at the seams with apples!! Here is one of my favorite apple recipes… you will LOVE the smell and taste of this comfort dish. Add it as a side, eat […]
Read MoreEasy Side Dish – Oven Roasted Vegetables
Looking for an easy and healthy side dish? Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has an easy recipe for you! Janelle writes: I get asked all the time about sides…sometimes we just get “stuck in a rut” making the same side dishes with our meals (mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, etc…I know the drill). That is why I love these roasted veggies- they are so easy to make, delicious and versatile….you can serve them with just about any main course! You can also add any veggie of your choice to change it up a bit! Wash and cut veggies of […]
Read MoreGolden Sweet Cornbread Recipe
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has a sweet Cornbread Recipe for us today. She writes: There is nothing quite like freshly baked cornbread warm out of the oven…cut out a slice and slather it with homemade honey butter and you just may wonder why something so good could be so easy! This recipe is a staple in my home along side of a big Crockpot full of Chili! 1 1/4 c flour, 3/4 cup cornmeal, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/3 cup sugar, 3/4 tsp salt, 1 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter, 1 egg Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, […]
Read MoreCheesy Potato Casserole Recipe
Today’s recipe is a staple at our family get togethers and I’m pretty sure I’ll find it on our Easter Dinner table – it goes perfect with Easter Ham! Janelle is sharing her version of Cheesy Potato Casserole today. My recipe is the same only I put crushed corn flakes or Ritz crackers on top rather than the bread crumbs. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this casserole! Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen writes: This is my “go to” recipe for Cheesy Potatoes…it is easy, quick, and delicious! I bring this to family functions and make it for company all the time (leftovers […]
Read MoreSweet Potato Casserole
In keeping with the spirit of Thanksgiving – I want to say, I am so thankful for Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen and her amazing recipes! She blesses me weekly with her sweet heart and fabulous recipes! Thank you Janelle – you rock! Now hold tight because at the end of this post I’m going to tell you how to get her free ebook filled with Thanksgiving Recipes! But first – Janelle writes: This is the most delicious sweet potato dish I have ever tasted…period. This recipe comes from Southern Living. Not only is it absolutely scrumptious, it is beautiful! The perfect […]
Read MoreSweet Potato Homefries & Happy Birthday Janelle!
Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has the perfect fall side dish for us! She writes: I love sweet potatoes, but my husband does not…fancy that. I can’t tell you how many times I have tried to make them edible for him, but he has never shown an interest….until now! I am so excited to share the winning sweet potato recipe my husband finally enjoyed! I paired these up with a pork tenderloin and green beans for a delicious homemade meal. Peel 4 large sweet potatoes Shred with a cheese grater Remember when I told you my husband didn’t […]
Read MoreGrilled Veggie Salad
Janelle has a “Comfy In Your Jeans” recipe for us this week! It looks amazing! Janelle writes: “I am a HUGE veggie AND salad lover. This was a meal I made for my husband and I the other night. The mixture of textures and temperature is delicious. You can also add your choice of meat to the top if you wish. A very healthy and yummy meal…enjoy often.” Slice onions and red pepper Heat grill to medium high heat. Drizzle veggies with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, seasoned salt, and freshly ground pepper. Grill appx 5 mins a side until browned […]
Read MoreFresh Herb and Sausage Stuffing
Janelle is back with the perfect recipe for us!!! She says “Thanksgiving is right around the corner, my friends! What better recipe to share than one of my all time beloved side dishes…STUFFING! This sought-after side dish can be prepared in many different ways…I’d like to share my favorite way of preparation! Feel free to omit the sausage if you prefer a “meat-less” stuffing! And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. (Mark 14:22) ” Stuffing bread, chicken broth, butter, Italian sausage, […]
Read MoreAmish Style Cinnamon Chip Bread Pudding
This week’s poll on Janelle’s “Comfy in the Kitchen” blog…asked “ What kind of recipes do you like the best?” The most popular answer was…..homemade! (with a close second to quick and easy) I also had some requests for economical (amen to that!). Here is the perfect recipe for ALL 3 of those requests! Best of all, you probably have most, if not all, of these ingredients on hand at all times!This traditional Amish- style bread pudding is absolutely delicious… The smell of it baking will draw your family into the kitchen with anticipation! Even better is the warm vanilla […]
Read MoreComfy In The Kitchen: Stuffed Jalapeno Appetizers – 3 Ingredients!
This post features Janelle of Comfy In The Kitchen: When I was visiting “The Taste of Hudson” a few weekends ago with friends, one of our friend’s Andy ordered these at the Hudson’s restaurant booth. He and my husband went crazy over them. I curiously looked at his “boat cup” filled with these things that I have never seen before and thought “These don’t seem so hard to make!” Hmmm…so here we are, a delicious 3 -ingredient recipe that will be perfect to serve your guests! Who would have thought it could be this easy!? Start out with a […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: The Duggar’s Tator Tot Casserole
If you watch the Duggar’s Show titled 19 Kids and Counting, then you may have heard Jim Bob say this Tator Tot Casserole is his favorite! Look how simple it is with only 5 ingredients – woohoo! That’s my kind of recipe and yes – it’s good – the kids ate it! (Alexis took some coaxing but eventually she ate it lol!) Ingredients for the Duggar’s Tator Tot Casserole: 1lb ground beef, cooked 2lb bag of tator tots (frozen) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 12oz can of evaporated milk Preheat the oven […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: How To Make Simple Deviled Eggs
I wish I could rename this recipe to “Angelic Eggs” but no one would know what I’m talking about – so Deviled Eggs it is! I have been making these since my first year of marriage and every year, I am the one who brings the deviled eggs to Easter dinner at my moms. I enjoy making and eating these! Here’s a few of my tips along with my recipe. 1. Hard boil 12 eggs. I put 12 eggs in a pot and cover them completely with water. I put the lid on the pot, bring them to […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Edible Fruit Arrangement
This picture below is of my friends, Kara and Justin. Justin made this Edible Fruit Arrangement for Kara at Christmas time. I think the time he spent on it says LOVE big time! So I thought maybe some of you ladies might want to make one for your hubby, children or for a friend. Justin explained his process step by step: “I used watermelon, red grapes, pineapple, cantaloupe, and honeydew. The kitchen tools included a standard paring knife, cookie cutters, a crinkle cutter and melon ball-er. The base that the wooden skewers went into was a chunk of watermelon. Other […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
This is one of my FAVORITE recipes to cook in my crock pot! It’s so good! Enjoy! Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese: 8 oz. dry elbow macaroni, cooked 3-4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 13 oz. can evaporated milk 1 ½ cups milk 2 eggs 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Chopped onion to taste Combine all ingredients except 1 cup cheese, in greased slow cooker. Sprinkle reserved cup of cheese over top. Cover. Cook on low 3-4 hours. Do not remove the lid or stir until the mixture has finished cooking. Wasn’t that easy? Enjoy!!! Walk with the King! […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Cranberry Sauce
Last thanksgiving my Uncle was in town and he gave me a HUGE hand in the kitchen. We were expecting 22 guests from my side of the family. But my husband’s grandfather had passed away the previous Saturday, so the funeral fell on the same afternoon as our big Thanksgiving Dinner. Luckily my Uncle saved the day and did nearly everything in the kitchen while I followed him with the camera! One of the recipes he made was this cranberry sauce. It was my first time to ever seen cranberry sauce made (who knew the cranberries actually pop!) and it […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Sweet Potato Casserole
Every year we have this Sweet Potato Casserole on our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner table. For me this side dish is almost a dessert – I LOVE it! Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients: 3-28 oz. cans sweet potatoes mashed 1/3 cup of butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla Topping 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup butter 1/4 cup chopped pecans Beat together and pour into a buttered 9×13 baking dish. Mix together topping and place on top of potatoes. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Enjoy! I am participating in Tempt […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: The Duggar’s Oven Fries
The book “The Duggars: Twenty and Counting” contains this recipe. It has become one of my simple go to side dishes. It is cheap and easy – the potatos cook quickly in the oven and are a complete hit with the children and my husband! So if you are hard pressed for what to go with your chicken or beef – add this to the plate and your family will cheerfully eat them and be stuffed (which for me is the goal – or else one hour later I hear those famous words “I’mmmmmmmm hungry!!!) Recipe for Duggar’s Oven Fries […]
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