I enjoy the flavor of homemade vanilla so much more than store bought, and homemade could not be easier to make! I find I use much less homemade vanilla than the store bought version, whether it is pure or artificial. And when I discovered what goes into store bought vanilla to give it that vanilla…
Reuben Style Stuffed Peppers with Homemade 1000 Island Dressing
The Reuben dates back to 1926 New York — although I have never tasted an authentic Reuben sandwich, I enjoy making my own variations which are delicious in their own right! Not only do we love the flavors of a Reuben but we equally enjoy stuffed peppers. I like making a variety of stuffed peppers…
Simple Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki chicken is one of our family favorites. I have been making this savory chicken recipe for about 10 years now, and it’s my family’s most requested meal! It has a great tangy flavor and is easy to double for a large meal or to save some for freezer dinners and leftovers. This meal is…
Loaded Veggie Pizza
We enjoy old fashioned style cooking because it uses simple ingredients most of us have in our kitchens. Old fashioned meals are hearty and feed a hungry family. Pioneers made due with what they had and created delicious meals from few ingredients. This loaded veggie pizza is much the same because it uses a few…
The Most Amazing Crustless Quiche
Eggs can be an affordable way to feed a family. The Pioneer farm often had chickens, which they used for their eggs, to butcher on occasion since chicken was considered a luxury, as well as eggs to sell to make money for their homestead. Chickens ran around the yard, eating grass and bugs along with…
Mom’s Homemade Fluffy Pancakes
Pioneers often started their morning with a hearty breakfast like pancakes which were simple to make. Pancakes could be made quickly in the morning, so everyone could get on with their busy day. Since bread took a while to make, it was preferred for dinner or supper instead of breakfast, so the women had all…
Homemade Pineapple Chicken
I get a lot of requests for my pineapple chicken recipe — it is not exactly an old homestead-type recipe, but my family loves all sorts of cuisines from around the world. It gives us a chance to learn about different cultures and their food (perfect for our homeschooling social studies unit) while tasting new…
