I’ve got spring fever and I’ve got it bad.  I’ve had enough snow, enough cold, enough frosty car windows when I leave for work in the morning – enough already!  I even wore a dress last week because it was just above 40 (I’m not […]
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THE CHEESECAKE PROJECT – A LIGHT, CREAMY CHEESECAKE RECIPE
Warning: this is not your typical New York style, dense cheesecake. Despite its appearance of looking overbaked when it comes out of the oven, this is a light and creamy cheesecake recipe that’s a cross between a New York, Japanese, and European cheesecake. This cheesecake uses a combination of cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, […]
Christmas Sugar Cookies
I have six vacation days to use up by the end of the year. Vacation Day 1: 5 hours spent scrubbing the house and 5 hours spent piddling with cookies to undo all of the scrubbing. Sugar Cookie Recipe (https://lifewithjanet.com/2021/12/09/sugar-cookie-recipe/) . First, mix your base […]
Sugar Cookie Recipe
These cookies are light and layered and flaky and they stay soft! This recipe was handed down from my aunt. She would bake me frosted decorated sugar cookies for my birthday, until I was old enough to bake them on my own. Sugar Cookie Recipe: […]
Double Chocolate Cherry Chip Cookies
What’s not to like about big chocolate cherry cookies? Did I mention that they’re double chocolate? That they’re big? That they’re crunchy and full of dried tart chewy cherries and dark bittersweet chocolate chips? Want one? While attending junior high way back in the day […]
CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Christmas carols and decorations everywhere…no wonder I’m starting to feel a little bit christmassy already! Last week we posted our first Christmas recipe – rosemary cranberry cookies. If you’re up for more delicious Christmas treats, stay tuned! If you have been following our blog, you probably […]
VEGAN LEMON BERRY ICEBOX TART
Every year we celebrate the fourth of July at a large farm party near Stephen’s hometown. The family who hosts it also does so in celebration of the father’s birthday. Friends of both generations come from all over to camp out and celebrate the country’s […]
Hibachi Steak Recipe with Fried Rice
I love Japanese food, and my husband is very fond of Hibachi in particular. But, it’s so expensive! So, we don’t indulge very often. But, last week we decided to try a Hibachi steak recipe with fried rice at home. It turned out very tasty. […]
Hibachi Style Chicken Fried Rice
I have a weakness for Hibachi restaurants. I don’t think that I ever tire of them. When the Monkey was a month old, we took the entire family to hibachi to celebrate the Big One’s 10th birthday. Lots of fond memories and family celebrations have happened at […]
CHEWY SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE
Sugar cookies are so delicious and simple to make. Not to mention all the creative ways to decorate and serve them. My chewy sugar cookie recipe is flavored with vanilla and almond. I use a touch of baking soda to make it chewy. It is […]
Chicken spaghetti with bell peppers + maltodextrin?
Need a quick weeknight dinner idea that combines protein, veggies, and full flavor? This might be your answer. I’ve been making this dish for a few years now, but this was my first time with whole wheat spaghetti AND I had a free sample of […]
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
I already have a delicious enchilada recipe on here, but I am not against trying out new things. Think of it as being similar to buying a new pair of shoes. This particular recipe is a lot different than the first enchilada recipe. The original […]
Cheesy Broccoli Soup
This Cheesy Broccoli Soup was always a favorite with my kids when they were growing up. It is quick and easy and tastes like you’ve been cooking for hours. You can imagine we had it whenever possible. Most of the time back then, I was […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
This is my favorite fudge. It’s my own recipe that I have perfected over the 35 years that I have been making it.And now I want to share it with you. The key to making it is to cook on medium heat, slowly bringing it […]
Mexican Chicken Casserole
When I was growing up, we had a family friend named Henry Espinoza who frequently stopped by our house unannounced. The best part was that he would often be carrying a hot pizza from our favorite local pizza shop—Big O! (I know most people think […]