January 17 - 23, 2016

A delicious rib eye roast is the perfect cut of beef for any festive occasion. Selecting the right cooking time will result in a roast that is done just to your liking.

The steaming potatoes prior to roasting helps cook them faster and more evenly. They still get that great crispy skin during the roasting though. Serve them with a little sour cream and ketchup.

A green bean casserole with the addition of cheese for an extra boost of flavor. The Ritz cracker topping is a nice tasty finish for this casserole. This may become one of your favorite holiday side dishes.

This salad is so yummy that it could easily be made into a dessert.

You won't believe how good this frosting is. It is light and fluffy and sweet and delicious! Perfect atop this moist chocolate cake. This recipe is more like a Mounds bar since there isn't any almonds, just chocolate and coconut, but who's complaining!

Great recipe for a crowd. This recipe also freezes well.

An easy make-ahead salad recipe that pairs nicely along with ham recipes or turkey recipes. You will find many other salad recipes that are great to serve with ham, turkey, and other entrées.

Bottom round, a lean, economical cut of beef, makes a fine stew when cooked at low heat. Carrots, onions and potatoes are traditional stew vegetables, but add others as you wish.

Although it takes about 3 hours to produce home made bread (and much of this is rising time), it is not difficult--and the results are well worth the time spent. Makes one large or two small loaves.

A creamy chocolate treat for a winter's day.

Avoid the hassle of precooking sweet corn when you are freezing it with this easy frozen corn recipe. Just cut off the cob, and mix with ice water, sugar, and salt.

This crunchy sweet-and-sour salad, a favorite with kids, lends itself to endless variations. For instance, try adding celery, chopped apples or raisins.

Thick and tasty chili loaded with chili beans and sweetened slightly with brown sugar. Throw together and simmer for an hour; then set down and enjoy the hearty flavor.

Light and fluffy cornbread with ingredients you already have on hand. Serve it as is or with maple syrup or honey. This is a great addition to any meal.

Simple, tasty idea to give added flavor to your favorite cola.

A small, but hearty, sandwich that is delicious--and easy.

With the creamy texture of risotto this Spanish rice recipe is the perfect complement to tacos, enchiladas or burritos. You could even add some browned ground beef to make it a meal in itself.

A fun way to use left over corn on the cob.

You will be amazed at the gravy magically created without any water at all! Delicious beside mashed potatoes and corn.

Messing with mashed potatoes right before serving time is always a hassle. This recipe can be made in advance and refrigerated up to a day before you need them. Simply bake them until not to be ready at serving time.

Green beans are transformed into a hearty side dish or main meal with this distinctive recipe.

A simple to make ice cream dessert that makes the perfect treat at the end of any meal. It has ice cream sandwiches on the bottom topped with whipped topping, caramel, and crushed butterfingers to create a special treat no one will be able to resist.