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.
Category Archives: Appetizers
Scallion Meatballs with Soy-Ginger Glaze
Are you still searching for that last minute appetizer? Or maybe you need something for New Year’s Eve? It seems strange to type that…another year almost gone! I have a great recipe for you. It can be an appetizer but, … Continue reading
Homemade Jerky
Homemade jerky, how hard is that to make? Well it’s not hard, it’s easy folks, let me explain… You don’t need a smoker unless you really want the smoke flavor. All you need is an oven. I use both, it … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Treats
Tagged beef jerky, chicken jerky, Homemde jerky, jerky, turkey jerky, venison jerky
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Dill Pickle Dip
One last minute idea for a holiday appetizer if you’re still looking for something unique and delicious. Dill pickle fans beware, this is addictive! Of course, I had to make this as a trial run, before taking it to my … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers
Tagged appetizer, cream cheese dip, Dill Pickle Dip, dill pickles, dip, pickles
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Pineapple Ham Cheese Ball
I’ve had a lot of things going on in the past month and a half. As I said before it was kind of a rollercoaster at times. My grandson was born October 4th and my hopes to meet him at … Continue reading
Hawaiian Baked Ham and Swiss Sandwiches
This recipe has been calling my name for about a year now. I have it pinned on pinterest but, I never seem to get around to making it. Well, I seen it again recently and it made me almost drool. Maybe … Continue reading
Crab Appetizer
This is what my Grandma always calls this recipe. Although we don’t treat it like an appetizer. I always looked forward to this when we went to my Grandparents house. She is my only living Grandma left. I was very lucky … Continue reading
Spicy Asian Meatballs
It’s time for a very special friend’s virtual baby shower. I hope you enjoy all the sweet and savory goodies Jenna! God Bless you, Adam and sweet baby Alice. I searched through Jenna’s recipe index to see what her taste were really … Continue reading
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
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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
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