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What Does Divided Mean in a Recipe?

December 19, 2018 / Updated April 8, 2019 / By Wendi Spraker

Mixing the ingredients for coconut custard pie

I'm asked this several times per week and thought it best to simply write a post to help folks out,  "What Does Divided Mean in a Recipe?" … [Read more...]

How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet

December 11, 2018 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

This is a photo of a reseasoned cast iron skilled for how to season a cast iron skillet

Everyone loves cooking on Cast Iron, the even heat, the non stick surface, the.... Oh wait! Has your non stick surface gone KaPute? Time to learn the steps for How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet! Seasoning your Cast Iron will keep it beautiful and slick and better than any nonstick surface you have ever owned. It's simple to season a cast iron skillet, just follow the steps below for  How … [Read more...]

Easy Cookie Bars

December 6, 2018 / Updated March 11, 2021 / By Wendi Spraker

Cookie Bars on a white napkin with a bow on top

This easy recipe for Easy Cookie Bars is the perfect mix between brownie, blondie and cookie. These cookie bars are the perfect mix of chewy, soft and crunchy (depending on where you fall in the edge vs. middle war!)   … [Read more...]

3 Recipes for Bedtime Drinks and Their Benefits

November 26, 2018 / Updated April 3, 2019 / By Wendi Spraker

An empty bowl of Pumpkin Cinnamon Soup Copycat - the saddest sight in the world! www.loavesanddishes.net

This article is written by Sarah Cummings at The Sleep Advisor    … [Read more...]

HOW TO COOK CANNED KIDNEY BEANS

November 9, 2018 / Updated October 5, 2020 / By Wendi Spraker

A close up of some kidney beans in a blue bowl with a black rim

Beautiful shiny, healthy and full of protein those lovely brick red beans are just right for dinner and EASY to prepare too! If you don't know how to cook canned kidney beans, no worries! I’ll show you how nearly every way possible! … [Read more...]

Vinegar Pie

November 8, 2018 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

Vinegar Pie www.loavesanddishes.net

This vinegar pie is the perfect extraordinary balance of sweet and tart for a surprisingly wonderful taste. The gooey center goes wonderfully with the crispy upper crust and like any type of chess pie is melt in your mouth goodness from the very first bite! … [Read more...]

Cranberry Sauce with Applesauce

November 7, 2018 / Updated February 12, 2020 / By Wendi Spraker

A close up of a crystal goblet with spoon of cranberry sauce with applesauce

This delicious and ruby red jewel toned sauce is the holidays all wrapped up in a single dish! In fact, nothing looks MORE like the holidays than a dark red glistening tart and delicious sauce atop your miracle holiday dinner! There is nothing like this Cranberry Sauce with Applesauce! … [Read more...]

Refrigerator Pickled Okra

November 6, 2018 / Updated February 12, 2020 / By Wendi Spraker

A jar of pickled okra and two okra pods sitting on a white and blue towel with plates and toothpicks in background

These deliciously simple refrigerator pickled okra ‘s are a delightful way to make interesting and tasty appetizers for the holidays without a lot of time or fuss! You will be so surprised at how EASY this recipe is and how much you actually LOVE refrigerator pickled okra! … [Read more...]

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