Recipes
Goodbye May Daybook!
Outside my windows, Our flowers are blooming. The crocuses, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, azaleas, and lilacs have faded. Roses, Our Lady’s pincushion (scabiosa ‘butterfly blue’), angel daisies, armeria, dianthus, peonies, and lupines are now in full bloom. I thoroughly enjoy spending time outside weeding because it gives me an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful flowers that…
Read MoreCorned Beef and Cabbage Recipe
I am re-posting this recipe from 2009. Enjoy! I know that the Irish don’t actually eat corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day, but we do. I actually have a great Irish stew recipe that we like to eat on or around the feast of St. Agnes each year because it uses lamb meat. I’ll have to share…
Read MoreApple and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This casserole has become a Christmas morning staple in our house and makes for a tasty Christmas breakfast. The original recipe came from a Costco cookbook a couple of years ago. Catherine makes this slightly adapted recipe on Christmas Eve day each year, which means that she will be making it again tomorrow. Today, we…
Read MoreCranberry-Pineapple Jello Mold
Several years ago, my friend, Peggy, shared this cranberry-pineapple jello recipe with our local Catholic homeschool group. Since then, we have had it every year for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and sometimes New Year’s Day too. Cranberry-Pineapple Jello Ingredients: 1 lrg. Pkg. (6 oz) raspberry jello 1 small can (5-6 oz?) crushed pineapple, drained 1 small can…
Read MorePumpkin Pancakes
After hearing one of my children suggest that we make pumpkin pancakes, I found this recipe. I think that some of us might prefer pumpkin pancakes to our oatmeal pancakes. Pumpkin Pancakes Ingredients: 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons sugar 6 teaspoons baking powder 6 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2…
Read MoreBaked Pumpkin
A few years ago, as my husband carved a pumpkin, I wondered how we could use the pumpkin’s flesh. In doing so, I stumbled upon the recipe below (I wish that I had noted where I found it). Baked pumpkin (or pumpkin bake as we call it) is very easy to make. Kieran had so…
Read More7-Layer Bean Dip
On Pentecost Sunday, we tried this 7-layer bean dip recipe for the first time and it was delicious. We served it as an appetizer with tortilla chips and it was a hit with everyone. Kieran would have eaten it all if we had let him. I used regular re-fried beans and medium salsa, and it…
Read MoreChristmas Morning and A Recipe
After returning from Midnight Mass (my favorite gift), the children sang “Happy Birthday” to Jesus and then opened their presents. At least all of the children, except for Kieran, sang and opened their presents. Kieran was sleeping like a log and we all knew better than waking him up. My husband and I also decided…
Read MoreSugar Cookies and Icing
These sugar cookies are more like shortbread cookies. They are not very sweet which means sweet icing complements them perfectly. The almond flavor of the cookies and the sugary sweetness of the icing taste very good together. Supplies: Cookie cutters #2 metal tip (we use Wilton, sizes vary between brands) Various other metal tips (optional, depending on how…
Read MoreSaturday Morning Breakfast: Oatmeal Pancakes
Oatmeal pancakes are a Saturday morning favorite in our house with family and friends alike. The recipe that we use was originally shared with us by one of my husband’s coworkers. We have altered the recipe a little bit. The pancakes are delicious. Don’t take my word for it. Simply try some. Oatmeal Pancakes Ingredients…
Read MoreBarley and Carrot Soup
The other day, I checked Twelve Months of Monastery Soups out at the library. I’ve never bought a cookbook for myself before, but this one might just be going on my wish list. As I skimmed through the first few pages of the book, I noticed St. Antony’s Soup and I knew what we were having for…
Read MoreCorned Beef and Cabbage
I know that the Irish don’t actually eat corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day, but we do. I actually have a great Irish stew recipe that we like to eat on or around the feast of St. Agnes each year because it uses lamb meat. I’ll have to share it one of these days. Corned Beef…
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