March 2021 | Life with Janet

Southwestern Sloppy Joes

You know, in the old Looney Tunes cartoons, when a character is so hungry that they begin to fantasize about another character, or inanimate object, as a chicken leg. or…

SWEET POTATO PIE

This pie begins in a total fail. It ends in triumph. I forgot to put the sweet potato into this sweet potato pie. I had prepared the sweet potatoes the…

FLUFFY COCONUT LIME PORRIDGE

Okay. Maybe there are only nine, but who cares. It's porridge we're talking about—sweet, creamy, fluffy porridge which feels like a hug in a bowl. Oatmeal might be too simple…

Bilbao Custard Rice Cakes

These rice cakes may be a simple looking confection, but they lack in bakery (think curbside) appeal is more than made up in flavor. And they could not be easier…

Southern Buttermilk Pie

Hi friends! It's so good to be back here today sharing a delicious dessert with you. My name is Deanna, and I write over at Gloriously Made for those of…

DIJON ROASTED POTATOES

I love potatoes. I mean, seriously, I could live off carbohydrates and be happy for life. These potatoes ended up being crispy on the outside, full of flavor, and soft…

Baked Potato Casserole With Bacon

I am so excited to be bringing you guys my first savory dish today. I hope this is the start of many. It is starting to act like winter here…

Buckwheat Pie Crust

What the heck is Buckwheat? Fun Fact: Buckwheat is actually a seed, not a grain. It’s used like a wheat, but isn’t even related to wheat and isn’t a grass.…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake reminds me of one of the first cakes I ever made for Emery. When we started dating, I wanted to "WOW" him with my baking…

Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

So Stuffed Bell Peppers are something that my parents made when I was a kid; it was pretty much the only way they could get all of my siblings and…

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 grated carrot1 stalk celery, chopped1 small bell pepper, chopped1 onion, chopped2 tablespoons wheat flour1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced2 cups hot chicken broth2 cups…

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

If butter is a big ingredient in a recipe, it should at least taste extra-special nutty good. Am I right? When cooking the butter, please wait until it turns caramel,…

Clean Eating Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

You can have cheesecake first thing in the morning and not feel guilty about it. Creamy, luscious goodness that is also protein and calcium packed, low in sugar and unhealthy…

Donut custard Recipe

When it comes to taking advantage of food, the most creative ideas come out. It's rare that in my house some sweets get hard, there's no time! However, I don't…

Eggplant Lasagna

With the coming of fall, I’ve been starting to crave those yummy, warm, comfort foods that the colder months always bring with them. This said, fall doesn’t officially start until…

CUCUMBER TOMATO AND ONION SALAD

SUMMER IS COMING! Okay, not really, but it is January, and that means Spring is almost here, and with warmer temperatures on the way it’s almost time to bring out…

BLT ZUCCHINI PASTA

Today I have for you a delicious paleo 'pasta' recipe. I really dug this one! It's pretty simple, but the flavors come together really well. I mean, they're inspired by…

German chocolate cake

This cake has been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember and it holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, my mother would…

Italian Cream Cake

Ingredients: 6 egg whites beaten to stiff peaks2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup milk1 cup chopped pecans2 cups self-rising flour6 egg yolks2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup vegetable…

Shrimp and Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from a 32 oz. carton)1/2 cup dry white wine1/4 cup red chili flakes3…

Delicious Beef Stew

My crockpot gets a lot of use, especially when it's cold outside. How can you not like something that requires you to dump a bunch of ingredients into a pot…

Homemade Cornbread

Homemade Cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to a soup, stew, or beans. One of my favorite brands to pick up and use is Jiffy Cornbread, but homemade is easy to…

Fried cabbage with bacon and onion recipe

This bacon and onion fried cabbage recipe is salty, sweet, buttery, hearty, and delicious! This is hands down my favorite cabbage and bacon recipe, super simple, easy, and delicious in…

Lasagna Recipe

My mom always made the best lasagna growing up, and it was and still is my favorite comfort food for me. This is the same recipe my mom always used,…

Tarragon Deviled Eggs

When the weather is hot enough to bake cookies on the dashboard of a car, it might be too scorchy to turn on the oven. I don’t get excited about…

Chocolate banana cookies

This is especially true when having a colleague such as Tanya, a woman who loves to cook and always has some interesting recipe in mind that she gladly will share…

Cold cauliflower salad recipe

Salads are very easy and quick to make, so they are always an excellent resource when we do not have enough time to cook more elaborate dishes. Likewise, they allow…

CABBAGE ROLLS STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS

I love these cabbage rolls. The truth is that they take some time to prepare, but the result is so delicious that it is worth the investment. I usually make…

French toast: the first cousins of the French toast

French toast or French toast torrejas? The differences between them are minimal. Both are equally tasty, and in essence, the way they are prepared differs very little from each other.…

This meatball casserole is the perfect weekend dish

If you're looking for something delicious for the weekend, this meatball casserole is the perfect solution. We love meat and cheese, and if we can eat them together, even better.…

Apple pie with walnuts and cinnamon

Celebrate the New Year with this spectacular apple pie with walnuts and cinnamon. A straightforward recipe to prepare and dairy and egg-free! This spectacular tart encompasses all the flavors and…

Old Fashioned Custard Pie

We lived in the tiny apartment our first year of college along with a toddler and a half. We’d moved from out-of-town and had no idea where to live so…

How to make the best easy bread pudding

Today I show you how to prepare a delicious and easy bread pudding. It is a delicious and very creamy dessert that also looks beautiful on the table, you can…

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

No reason why a crazy chocolate muffin shouldn’t be the main event for brunch. After all, it’s got all the elements of a fine breakfast. There’s banana, yogurt, orange juice,…

Buttermilk Biscuits

I used to love spending the weekend at my grandmothers because I always knew I would be woken up by the smell of her buttermilk biscuits. This is really the…

Caramel and Pecan Upside Down Pumpkin Cake.

Ingredients 2 stick unsalted butter, melted and divided3/4 cup of brown sugar3/4 cup pecan halves1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon…

Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Recipe

The Chew is having a contest to “find the next Weight Watchers chef”. Last week on the show, two contestants for the Weight Watchers contest made breakfast recipes and my…

HEALTHY FRIED RICE

In many Asian countries fried rice is the number one kids’ favourite food. When bought from a food court or a restaurant, it might have quite a bit of oil…

APPLE FRITTERS

I’m honestly not sure what the regional distribution is for Shopper’s Food Warehouse…but this was my mom’s go-to grocery store (and still is). And the only reason I even remember…

Bacon Acorn Squash Patties

A few months ago Tarah from What I Gather and Brittanie from Three Diets One Dinner came up with the idea of doing Paleo Pen Pals, a paleo themed food swap. Basically you’re paired up…

SWEET POTATO PANCAKES

Man, I just love pancakes. I really do. There’s just something about them… As a kid, french toast was always my favorite, then pancakes, and then waffles were dead last. I’ve…

Creamy Coconut Cake

I have a bit of a stomach ache. It started last Thursday, which was Haley’s birthday. My little girl was very particular about what she wanted to bring to school:…

Chicken Salad on Croissants

I not sure about you but I am positive I have eaten enough Ham to last me until next Easter:) That’s why I have decided to share my recipe for…

Meatball Subs in the Slow Cooker

This recipe is the first in a series I am calling Recipes From A Hotel Kitchen. If you’re new here (big ole Welcome!) I’m currently spending about 50 days in…

Peach Cobbler Crisp

I have been making peach cobbler this year in search of the perfect combination of cobbler and peaches. I came across this recipe on Betty Crocker and knew I had…

Italian Chicken Casserole

I found this hearty, delicious Italian Chicken Casserole . I love a good casserole, don’t you? Throw a bunch of ingredients together and bake. What could be easier? This casserole…

Best Pasta Salad Ever

This is by far becoming my favorite time of month It’s Mystery Dish Day!! This month was particularly fun because I got to make one of my most favorite summer…

Easy Blue Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe

The other night, John and I were planning to have steak, mashed potatoes and a veggie for dinner, until I spoke with my sister, Angela. She was having company over…

Apple Crumble Muffins with Whipped Maple Butter

With autumn finally here and my apple tree in my garden producing soo many apples I’m literally drowning in a sea of them. We have to go out to the…

Carrot and Pineapple Cake

Things have been busy the last few days here, we have and are trying to jump through all the right hoops to ensure that everything is in place for the…