Reading blogs the other day ran across a recipe that I had to try: Berry Cobbler by the Mennonite Girls here is my version and I am proud to say "YUM" here is a copy of her recipe Ingredients 4 cups berries ( a mix of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) (I thawed a bunch from the freezer) 6 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 cups large biscuit mix 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk ( a little more if preferred for easy spreading) coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional) Method: Combine frozen or fresh berries with sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice in a medium pot and cook, stirring as needed, until boiling and liquid is clear. This takes about 5 -10 minutes. Pour into small Pyrex, stone or glass bake-ware to serve about six.  Combine biscuit mix, sugar and milk and stir until combined.  Scoop onto fruit by large spoonfuls. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 400 F for about 25 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let c...

  Well I am glad you asked! Looky Looky see what we got done........isn it pretty?! Beets planted yesterday and today will have peas & lettuce planted...... This morning I had some fruits thawed out from the freezer that needed to be used.....pie crust (store bought...was given to me) baked for 20 mins then wrapped the edges with foil when I put it back in the oven with fruit( peaches, blueberries, blackberries, mangos, pineapple) and crumble(butter, splenda brown sugar, oatmeal) topping. Copyright © 2014 M.E. Masterson All Photographs Copyright © 2014 M.E. Masterson

I had some lamb left that I froze earlier this winter. Pulled it out and cut it up wanting to do something with it that was yummy! So I went on the hunt for a recipe and this is what I found Irish Shepherd's Pie . Delish! Ingredients  Original recipe makes 1 9x13-inch casserole 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, diced ...

Inspired to make when I read Bacon & Eggs the other day. She had these fabulous 30 min rolls (I made mine with Whole Wheat Flour) that I just had to make which by the by they came out delish! Thank you Sci-Fi Chick Now let's "crack on" , I made Split Pea Soup to go with them. I had some split peas in the pantry for who knows how long (thinkin 'bout 4 yrs- :)) I rinsed them in warm water a few times more like soak and drain for a few minutes but you get the point. I cut up a half an onion, handful of wee carrots cut-up, 2 tsp of minced garlic, pinch of parsley flakes, pinch of basil, 2 tsp of cajun seasoning. Started cooking about 1/2 lb of bacon and added the (above) onion to this, cooked until done. Added all the ingredients above to the slow cooker, crock pot, then added 2 1/2 quarts of water turned on high and cooked for 5-6 hrs. Check your peas to be sure they are soft or in this case falling apart.  Normally one would mash this all ...

Yesterday I was over at "The Rehomesteaders" Blog and she had a recipe on there that I could not resist making called " Cinnamon Roll Quick Bread ".  I copied off the recipe and this is what I got..... Recipe at the bottom of this post taken directly from Rachael's site..... Mine did not come out like her picture looked but it is delish!  RECIPE:   Ingredients : Bread 2 cups flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream Swirl Topping 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 Tablespoons water Glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 Tablespoon milk Preheat oven to 350F and spritz a bread pan with cooking spray.  In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.  In a separate bowl, combine egg, milk, vanilla and yogurt/sour cream.  Mix wet and dry ingredients together.  Pour into greased bread pan.  Mix t...

Start with 1lb. ground sausage & 1lb. ground burger, mash together Use a 9x13 pan Smoosh meat into pan & Add a sprinkle or two of basil on top .....Bake in 350* oven for 40 minutes or until meat is done Add tomato sauce or pizza sauce and cheese then whatever toppings you like....stick back into oven.. bake until cheese is melted.... Eat and Copyright © 2014 M.E. Masterson All Photographs Copyright © 2014 M.E. Masterson

***Wow*** I have over 6000 views on this post...to find more interesting and fun recipes please go to  http://goodolamericancookin.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html   updated 8/12/18 Today's Post Here In the post listed below I had a casserole there that I promised I would get the recipe for  http://adventures--of--life.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-mousy-kind-of-spa-day.html#comment-form  My neighbor got it from copykat.com 350*  35-40 mins  Greased Pan 1-2 lbs of ground meat 1-2 packs taco seasoning mix (add one for every 1lb of meat) 2 boxes corn muffin mix 1-14 oz can of cream corn 1-14 oz can of kernel corn, drained 1 1/2 C shredded cheese 1-4 oz chopped green chiles, drained Brown the ground add taco seasoning per package directions. Mix the corn muffin mix per directions. Stir in half of cream and kernel corn. Spread half of the corn muffin batter in the greased baking pan. Top with the meat. Spread remainder of cream corn and kernel...