LIFE WITH JANET

CREAMY TART LEMON BARS

February 22, 2021 2 comments

These simple lemon bars are slightly sweet and tart. Full of lemon flavor and sure to win your heart. We all probably have a recipe for lemon bars, or two or maybe even three recipes but these are the best I’ve ever made. Creamy Tart […]

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Macaroni and Cheese: The Goat Edition

February 22, 2021 Comments are Disabled

Who doesn’t love a bowl of warm from the oven macaroni and cheese? If you raised your hand, read on. If you prefer chocolate, stay tuned. The original recipe we used for years was from The Vegetarian Epicure by Anna Thomas. Our copy was an early edition and […]

Chicken, Cooking, Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

February 22, 2021 1 comment

As usual, I had chicken in the fridge and didn’t know what I would do with it. For once, I wanted something that would make leftovers. So chicken pot pie popped into my head. But I didn’t have any pie crusts. Ugh. However, I had […]

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German Meatloaf

February 21, 2021 1 comment

You can eat it with any side or cold the next day on a slice of toast. I’ve got my Meatloaf recipe from my grandpa (like probably many of you use a family recipe). He just made the best Meatloaf of all time. I’ve never […]

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Kielbasa Apple Caraway Sauerkraut Skillet

February 21, 2021 Comments are Disabled

When my kids were growing up they loved this meal. These flavors just go together. Something you might not know about me is I LOVE SAUERKRAUT!!! When I was in grade school one of my best friends Dad and Mom were from Germany. Her Dad made […]

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Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

February 21, 2021 2 comments

Sooooo, I have a confession to make. I’ve never cooked with brussels sprouts until this week. Crazy, I know. There has just always been something about them that not only didn’t make me want to cook with them, but I also really didn’t eat them. […]

Cake, Cooking, Desserts

Paleo Carrot Cake

February 21, 2021 1 comment

Let me tell you, last week were able to go to Lake Powell with my Aunt and Uncle. We were celebrating their anniversary. Usually Charlotte does these delicious Paleo desserts for our trips. But this time I was able to surprise them, it was their […]

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BBQ CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAP EGG ROLLS

February 21, 2021 Comments are Disabled

Did anyone else ever realize how much fun it is to wrap things up in egg roll wrappers and then eat them? Like, I just discovered this is a thing, and want to wrap everything up in egg roll wrappers now. Egg roll is the new […]

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LIGHT + QUICK CHICKEN & BROCCOLI TERIYAKI

February 20, 2021 Comments are Disabled

Chicken & broccoli is not only a staple in millions of households across the country, it’s also a staple in my heart. As in, if one day I woke up and found out that chicken & broccoli was no longer “a thing”, well, I’d go […]

Cooking, Desserts

Maple Twisty Donuts

February 20, 2021 Comments are Disabled

Need a crazy good holiday breakfast recipe? If you miss Krispy Kreme, you might find these kind of the same only different. The dough is not as light, and they are baked, not fried, but they are so very similar to that Krispy Kreme flavor […]

Brownies, Cooking, Desserts

Double Chocolate Brownies

February 20, 2021 Comments are Disabled

My rich and fudgy grain free brownies are 100% flour free – meaning you won’t find anything like almond flour or coconut flour in this recipe! So what other ingredients can you make grain free brownies out of, you ask? NOT BLACK BEANS, you guys! Not that […]

Bread, Cooking, Desserts

PALEO LEMON LOAF

February 20, 2021 Comments are Disabled

Lemon is so refreshing! When I start thinking about desserts for spring and summer, my mind naturally goes to lemon. It just seems right. I was a little late to the lemon dessert game. Treats made with chocolate, mint or berries tended to capture my […]

Cake, Cooking

PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

February 20, 2021 1 comment

Golden peaches caramelize under a buttery cake topcoat in the oven. This Peach Upside Down Cake beats them all. no contest. I make this for a dessert but secretly always hope there will be a leftover piece for breakfast. The buttermilk cake is moist and […]

Bread, Cooking

Amish White Bread

February 15, 2021 30 comments

I love this bread! It’s a bit dense, sweet, and tastes great with butter. However, I am one of the few people who had difficulty with the recipe. It took me three times to get it right. My yeast didn’t rise at all. Since I […]

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The Best Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Get!

February 14, 2021 3 comments

Cinnamon Rolls are inherently American. After all, the famous American dinner is hardly complete without one. And most people these days get away without making their own rolls simply because they can buy their cinnamon rolls and buns readymade – but being gluten intolerant means […]