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: August 2012
Italian Parmesan Chicken
This recipe was in one of those old cookbooks that I don’t often use because the recipes are compiled from lil ole church members or such and such club members. To me these cookbooks always contain recipes that call for … Continue reading
Oven-fried Potato Chips
This recipe looked so simple and tasty I really wanted to make it. The thing is it sat in my inbox for over a year. Why you say? It’s so easy. Well, because the last time I used my mandoline I chopped … Continue reading
Posted in Treats
Tagged healthy potato chips, oven-fried potato chips, potato chips, pub chips
20 Comments
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Since I’ve been canning lately I thought I’d show you a quick and easy way to make the perfect dill pickles. The jars self-seal in your refrigerator, so make room for these babies cuz it’s pickling time! In our garden … Continue reading
Shrimp salsa
This was going to be Friday’s blog but it didn’t quite make it, I thought it would be a nice ending after posting Watermelon Limeade and Strawberry Sorbet. Oh well, it’s still summertime somewhere isn’t it? Ha! I had bought some small … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers
Tagged healthy salsa, low-calorie salsa, quick ceviche, shrimp salsa
20 Comments
Strawberry Sorbet
Are you tired of seeing ice cream and/or sorbet recipes? This is probably the last one for the season. I think 😉 I promised a friend at work I would make her at least one ice cream/sorbet this summer. I almost … Continue reading
Watermelon Limeade
If I post some summer recipes do you think summer might stick around? I know most of you are loving this cooler weather but, I am NOT! I haven’t used my pool since August 5th and am having severe withdrawals … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks
Tagged drinks, lime, limeade, summer drinks, watermelon, watermelon limeade
23 Comments
Lasagna Soup
Our temperatures have been mid 70’s as of late. The nights are getting quite cool. One of the chilly nights I decided soup was in order. If I get cold, it takes me a long time to warm up! I’m … Continue reading
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
My husband likes strawberry cheesecake ice cream so I told him I would make him some. He said “Don’t bother, I won’t like it”. He thinks homemade things, like ice cream, don’t taste the same as the store bought. I … Continue reading
Posted in Treats
Tagged cream cheese, dessert, ice cream, strawberry cheesecake ice cream
22 Comments
Pizza Bites
Are you feeling weighted down by fattening week? ha ha ha! We have to end the week on the same note, so it’s pizza bites today. I really don’t get sick of pizza in any shape or form. Do you? … Continue reading
Hot Buttered Pretzels
Our local county fair was last week. Since I no longer have a young child I rarely go to the fair. Occasionally with a friend or my husband and that’s just to check out the animals, see some of the projects/contests … Continue reading
Posted in Treats
Tagged buttery pretzels, fluffy buttered pretzels, homemade pretzels, Pretzels
20 Comments
twodogsinthekitchen 