My name is Suzie. I'm married and have a son in the Army. I enjoy cooking, country life, reading and my animals, hence the name of this blog. My two German Shepherds are underfoot anytime I'm cooking ;) Oh, I'm also addicted to Food Network Channel.
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Aged White Cheddar Grilled Cheese with Marinara Sauce
I declare this fattening week because every post I have this week is probably way high in calories and fattening but, what the heck it’s good and it’s yummy! Ever since I seen this post from my friend Rhonda, I’ve … Continue reading
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Mixed Greens
As I was purusing through my latest Taste of Home magazine, I seen this recipe and thought wow! what a great crust for chicken. Just brilliant dahling! I figured even the hubs might eat it and he did but, just … Continue reading
Awesome Pot Roast
Once again another pinterest recipe. I just love pinterest, especially for the food. I’ve also bought many things due to pinterest hooking me. That’s an entire different blog though! This roast was called “Roast to Die for” and though it … Continue reading
Posted in Main dishes
Tagged awesome pot roast, basic pot roast, easy pot roast, Pot roast, pot roast on pinterest, simple pot roast
15 Comments
Willow Tree Bruschetta
Living in a small town there are not many, shall I say, quality restaurants around. There’s fast food, of course this is America! Then there are, as Guy Fieri would say “Dives”. I’m sure the owners of these establishments would … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers
Tagged balsamic bruschetta, Bruschetta, fresh bruschetta, restaurant bruschetta, tomato bruschetta
13 Comments
Homemade Doggy Popsicles
I found this recipe a couple years ago. I tweaked it a bit to my preference (or my dogs’). It has remained a favorite of my dogs since then. Really, I think any homemade treat is their favorite. They love treats. … Continue reading
Posted in Dog treats
Tagged dog popsicles, dog snacks, dog treats, healthy dog treats, hot weather treats
22 Comments
Slow cooker Ham & White Beans
This week, at least a couple of nights, it was cooler out. I seen this recipe on Pinterest and have been craving it ever since. So, watching the weather I put it in the crock pot when I knew we … Continue reading
Posted in Main dishes
Tagged comfort food, ham and beans, northern beans, slow-cooker ham and white beans
14 Comments
Orange Sorbet
I told you I was going to use this ice cream maker and I stuck to my word. Plus, it’s hot out 😉 So, I have for you another sorbet. It’s simple, easy and oh-so-refreshing! And yes, I’ve been busy, … Continue reading
Posted in Treats
Tagged orange granita, orange ice, orange slushy, orange snow cone, orange sorbet
12 Comments
Spaghetti Salad
Did you celebrate the 4th on the 4th? Though I had it off work (strange to have a Wednesday off) we didn’t do anything out of the ordinary. Our plans are for this Saturday, swimming, snack food/appetizers and pizzas and then some fireworks, … Continue reading
Tomatillo Salsa
I believe just about every blog I follow or post I see on facebook has been posting something cool to drink or eat, grilling out or posting something about the heat. Yessiree, it’s a heat wave throughout the United States baby! And … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers
Tagged green salsa, salsa, salsa verde, spicy salsa, tomatillo, tomatillo salsa
17 Comments
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