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Lynnette is the wisdom of our crew. Because deciding what’s for dinner isn’t hard enough, Lynnette has done it for her family of 8 for over 20 years (yes, you did the math right…6 kids!). Part of the time she was a stay-at-home mom, then she owned and operated a small-town restaurant with her family. When an unexpected job change for her husband took the family to Nevada, Lynnette decided to go back to school for nursing and graduated the same year her youngest child graduated high school. Her crazy busy life combined with a variety of financial highs and lows has made Lynnette the queen of making mealtime happen! Lynnette’s philosophy: make it work. She’ll show you how to make mealtime work with what you have in very little time (and as little cleanup as possible!).

Cheese Ball Recipe, Easy and Delicious – Mealtime Monday

Blended cheddar and cream cheeses, a few select spices and a hint of smokey flavor makes this cheese ball perfect for any occasion. Set out on game day with the chips and dips or dressed up for the holidays, you are going to love this cheese ball recipe, especially after you see how fast and…

Cheese Ball Recipe

The Family Celebration Plate, Instructions Included

A Celebration Plate is a fun way to recognize family member’s special moments. Making a Celebration Plate is quite simple. Included in this post are directions for making one of your own. About the Celebration Plate Tradition: I have always loved the tradition of a special dinner plate that is brought out at special times,…

Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Beef Franks Recipe-Mealtime Monday

This weeks Mealtime Monday recipe, Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Beef Franks, was originally shared in our 4th of July post but deserves a spot all its own! Crispy bacon, juicy beef franks and sweet barbecue sauce! What could be easier and yummier than that?! And since every barbecue needs a side kick, enjoy some of these…

American Trifle Recipe

A red, white and blue take on an English dessert that is perfectly light and delicious for your patriotic get-to-gether.You just have to try this trifle! Trifle Ingredients: 1 box vanilla instant pudding. 1 angel food cake Fresh strawberries, sliced Fresh Blueberries Fresh raspberries Whipped Topping Trifle Directions: Make the pudding following the package directions…

Firecracker Corn on the Cob Recipe

Firecracker corn on the cob is a yummy, spiced up version of the traditional that you cook right on the grill! It’s the perfect addition to any barbecue. Not so daring? Prepare the corn on the grill without the spices, but you MUST prepare your corn on the cob on the grill! No need to…

Fast, Easy Barbecue Sauce Recipe

My mother has made this barbecue sauce recipe for years, and uses it on everything from burgers to ribs! Delish! Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon liquid smoke Directions: Mix all ingredients together. *Be sure to make extra for serving on the side-it’s that delicious!

Bacon Wrapped Barbecued Beef Franks Recipe

These barbecued beef franks are dogs to die for! Wrapped in crispy bacon and smothered in BBQ sauce, they are sure to please the pickiest picnic goer! Ingredients: 1 pkg. Beef franks 8 slices bacon Barbecue sauce 1 pkg. hotdog buns Condiments and fixins’* Directions: Soak 16 toothpicks in a bowl of water for 10…

Macaroni Salad Recipe – Mac Salad

This timeless recipe is a combination of my mother’s good, old fashioned macaroni salad recipe and my best childhood friend’s updated version, affectionately referred to these days as Mac Salad. Ingredients: 2 cups large elbow macaroni, dry 3 eggs, hard boiled (updated) 2 cups mayonnaise 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 bunch radishes, sliced (Mom’s recipe)…