A Medley of Homeschool Perspectives
When I was a little girl, I remember sitting in the kitchen at my Naunie’s house and watching her cook and bake. My sweet Italian grandmother made everything by hand and put love into every recipe. She would lay out her pasta, peel her tomatoes for the gravy, and roll the meatballs. Her desserts were [...]
What if I told you that you could enjoy restaurant-quality meals at home, even on your busiest week? It’s true! Bold flavor and high quality do not have to be sacrificed for the sake of quick and easy preparation. You do not have to turn to overpriced, over-processed convenience foods in order to get a [...]
I remember when I was a kid my Mom would make stuffed peppers. She made them Italian style with tomato sauce and chunks of tomatoes in them. Yuck. Warm chunks of tomato don’t settle well with me. While combing through my many cookbooks, I came across a Sausage Stuffed Bell Pepper recipe. It looked yummy [...]
One of the many perks we enjoy with homeschooling is the freedom to pack our school books along with our suitcases and tag along when my husband travels on business. Between his “normal” job (he’s a civilian contracted with the Air Force) and his additional job of serving in the Air Force Reserves, he does [...]
For years now, I have wanted to learn how to make Beef Wellington. I’ve never eaten it. I’ve never seen it in person. But, I have seen it dozens of times on my favorite cooking shows. It’s on the Hell’s Kitchen menu every season and it usually results in someone being called a donkey or [...]
When I have a busy week, I depend on creativity and efficiency to help me put meals on the table. One of my favorite little tricks of the trade is what I like to call Leftover Morphing. Essentially, you plan a few meals (two or three) with the express purpose of having leftovers from the [...]
I love Chicken Cordon Bleu! There is something about gooey cheese tucked inside juicy chicken that says….”come to me, my delightful dinner”. Plus, let’s face it, it sounds fancy dancy. Here is a recipe that makes this dish easy to prepare, but results in a gourmet flair supper that your family will love. Let’s gather [...]
My sweet friend, Kelli, shared this recipe with me a couple of years ago. Whenever she would make this banana bread I would nag ask her for some and savor every bite. Now, I can make it myself….was that her plan? Let’s gather up our ingredients: 1 3/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cups sugar [...]
Welcome to the Homeschool Mosaics Recipe Carnival! We hope you will enjoy the recipes we have shared with you this month. These are some of our favorite recipes that we have made with our own families. This column has been running on the 31st this year and has only run on the months that have [...]
‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings! This is the time of year when family and friends come together to share laughter, memories, and food! This recipe for Cranberry Chili Meatballs makes the perfect appetizer that will be sure to impress your guests. It is simple, but will taste and look like you spent all kinds [...]
