by Jean Trebek | Apr 24, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
A Unique Take On Chicken Meatballs! There are some recipes that I come across that I just can’t wait to share with our readers, this is one of them. These meatballs are unbelievably delicious…you will love them, I promise!! I served these nuggets of...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 19, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
An Easy, Delicious Stir-Fry Creation! Hands down, this Chicken Curry recipe is my family’s very favorite stir-fry dish. I obtained it from Hugh Carpenter, his book entitled, Pacific Flavors. I love stir-fry dishes because it can be prepared the night before and...
by Jean Trebek | May 29, 2020 | Jean's Reliable Recipes
Photo by Voltan Sweet and Sassy, this Rhubarb and Honey Chicken really hits the mark I really love how the sweetness of the honey offsets the rhubarb’s natural tartness in this recipe. I like to finish the sauce with a bit of butter for richness. A side of...
by Jean Trebek | May 16, 2019 | Jean's Reliable Recipes
Delicious, quick, easy chicken This super easy and delicious chicken with rosemary recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser. I like to make a large portion and have some for leftovers during the week. Chicken is a mainstay at our house. We LOVE chicken dishes because they...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 9, 2019 | Jean's Reliable Recipes
I love a good chili! It’s that sort of cozy, hearty fare that’s perfect for the winter months. My good friend Lisa gave this recipe to me…I always turn to it when I’m craving chicken with a spicy twist. Chicken and White Bean Chili 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups...
by Jean Trebek | Oct 3, 2018 | Jean's Reliable Recipes
I love a good soup! This easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is creamy, full of spice and can be made on the stovetop or in the crockpot. Very similar to Max & Erma’s popular soup! Chicken Tortilla Soup INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ¼ cup minced white...
by Jean Trebek | Sep 24, 2018 | Jean's Reliable Recipes
When life gives you lemons… make lemon chicken! This recipe was given to me by an amazingly innovative cook, who also is my dear friend, Kay. She came up with this no mess, no fuss recipe for an easy, yet delicious weekday dinner fix. One can never have too...
by insidewink | Jul 24, 2021 | Music
“Never give up, stay true to yourself, and enjoy every inch of your life.” – Hayley Sales A sultry mix of so many musical styles, the beauty and richness of Hayley Sales’ voice truly resonants. From her wonderful album to working with Sharon...
by Jean Trebek | May 6, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
Delicious Baked Goodness Hail to the tried and true zucchini… it definitely is one of my favorite summertime vegetables! Not only for it’s nutritional benefits but also because it is actually easy to grow in my garden and it’s such a versatile...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 28, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
A Delicious Breakfast Alternative I love cookies…and so when my friend Natalie sent me the recipe to these Lemon Blueberry Healthy Breakfast Cookies, I knew I had to try them. These cookies are healthier than your average cookie, as they have less sugar and they...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 15, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
The Stew That Broke the Internet! Here it is!!! The famed stew that broke the internet… and, it has it’s own hashtag, #thestew. This recipe hails from New York Times columnist Alison Roman, who truly excels at creating some really down-home,...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 23, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
Make extra for leftovers of this delicious side dish Here it is!!! An absolutely delicious potato side dish. But please, fair warning… make sure you prepare some extra because in my home I never, ever have any left overs of this wonderful potato accompaniment....
by Jean Trebek | Feb 3, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
A Moist, Delicious Chocolate Treat! Does anyone remember the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest? Well, the winner of contest #17 in 1966 was Ella Rita Helfrich from Houston, Texas. Cut to 22 years later when I first met Alex, his mother made this tunnel of fudge cake and told...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 5, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
Healthy Italian Wedding Soup January is National Soup Month! And what better way to start off this soup celebration then with a tasty Italian offering? My entire family enjoys this Italian Wedding Soup with tender meatballs made from ground chicken, lots of veggies...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 7, 2020 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
Roasted Parsnip and Pear Soup Recipe Creamy, Nutty Comfort Food Soup is always considered a comfort food and this recipe certainly fits the bill. I love the sweet/nutty flavor of roasted parsnips and when paired with roasted pears, it gives this soup an extra charming...
by Archie Adams | Nov 24, 2020 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers
If you are considering being a homesteader or already homesteading, below are a few homesteading ideas to help you improve your skills for successful homesteading: A Must-Have for Successful Homesteading Homesteads are all different, but most have some things...
by Jean Trebek | Oct 28, 2020 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
The Best Ever Crumb Cake Recipe Directly taken from award-winning food writer and chef Elaine Khosrova’s acclaimed book, Butter. We just interviewed Elaine Khosrova (which you can watch here) and I decided to try the crumb cake recipe from her book, Butter: A...
by Kathlene McGovern | Oct 21, 2020 | Education, Expert Advice, Featured
Going to college can be a huge part of coming of age. A rite of passage that’s challenging even in a person’s teens and twenties. But returning to college when you’re in your thirties, forties or on the precipice of joining AARP is a whole other ballgame. The highs...
by Archie Adams | Oct 13, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers
What is Homesteading? Most people may be well acquainted with the term “homesteading” as it referred to the Homestead Act of 1862, a government program under which a citizen who was 21 or older could claim public land, live on the property and farm for...
by Anne Cochran | Aug 19, 2020 | Education, Expert Advice
College Admissions Will Never Be The Same, So Change Your Strategy. There is no tried-and-true recipe for carrying out college application and choice tasks. I think that in its best form, it’s a self-created, meandering and personal journey that is largely based on an...
