LIFE WITH JANET

Cake, Cooking

German chocolate cake

March 22, 2021 9 comments

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 bake this cake for special occasions, such as birthdays and holidays. It quickly became a […]

Desserts

Italian Cream Cake

March 22, 2021 10 comments

This Italian Cream Cake is one of those truly special desserts that looks impressive but is actually very straightforward to put together. We’re talking moist, tender layers packed with shredded coconut and chopped pecans, all frosted with a rich and dreamy cream cheese frosting. It’s […]

Cooking, Sea Food

Shrimp and Garlic Pasta

March 22, 2021 12 comments

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from a 32 oz. carton) 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup red chili flakes 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 lb medium […]

Cooking, SlowCock

Delicious Beef Stew

March 22, 2021 4 comments

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 and leave it alone? These are the kind of meals that keep me from running […]

Bread

Homemade Cornbread

March 21, 2021 4 comments

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 make, and this is my go-to recipe if I don’t have any store-bought on hand. […]

Casserole, Cooking

Fried cabbage with bacon and onion recipe

March 21, 2021 8 comments

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 one pan, one of the most delicious dishes you can make to celebrate St. Patrick’s […]

Casserole, Cooking

Lasagna Recipe

March 21, 2021 2 comments

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, so it’s most defiantly tried and true. My pasta sauce of choice is Prego chunky […]

Break-Fast, Cooking

Tarragon Deviled Eggs

March 20, 2021 3 comments

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 those no-bake cookie or cake recipes so let’s move on to something more interesting and […]

Cookies, Cooking

Chocolate banana cookies

March 19, 2021 1 comment

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 with those willing to cook. Just the other day she surprised everyone at work with […]

Cooking, Salad

Cold cauliflower salad recipe

March 19, 2021 1 comment

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 us to mix a whole series of ingredients with a high nutritional value, such as […]

Cooking

CABBAGE ROLLS STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS

March 19, 2021 Comments are Disabled

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 them for special occasions, and they are always a success. They hold up very well […]

Bread, Cooking

French toast: the first cousins of the French toast

March 19, 2021 1 comment

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. I love them both equally, but I have to admit that I usually prepare them […]

Casserole, Cooking

This meatball casserole is the perfect weekend dish

March 19, 2021 2 comments

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. That’s why this meatball casserole is one of the most sought-after new recipes. The mix […]

Cooking, Pie

Apple pie with walnuts and cinnamon

March 19, 2021 Comments are Disabled

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 aromas of the season. It is perfect to comfort the soul on these cold days, […]

Cooking, Pie

Old Fashioned Custard Pie

March 18, 2021 3 comments

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 we took the first affordable place. Think olden days way before the interwebs, email, cell […]