Haphazard Homestead

Our strawberry plants are beginning to bloom, so it won't be long before we have enough berries for ice cream!  This ice cream has ju...

Recently I saw a recipe for a Mexican-style cheesy chicken casserole that sounded tasty, but it had a few ingredients I'd rather not use...

Here is an easy recipe that I adapted from a few others I found online and in cookbooks.  Add toast, biscuits or some homemade pastries, and...

I made these bars for my family's breakfast, but they are great for snacks or lunchbox treats as well.  Use any frosting or glaze recipe...

Although they aren't the healthiest of foods, I think just about everyone likes to eat french fries now and then.  Really good fries ...

Who's ready for spring?  I know I am.  The calendar says it's here, but there are several inches of fresh snow on the ground that be...

I threw this together from leftovers one morning last week.  I liked it so well, I'll be making it on purpose next time. Super Sim...

Here's a delightful cupcake recipe that combines strawberries with the refreshing taste of lemonade. I was going to save this recipe fo...

Chinese New Year is Sunday, February 10. Here is a quick Asian-style skillet (or wok) meal for the occasion. Served over rice or noodles, ...

There are a couple of different egg roll wraps that can be made at home.  I'm most familiar with the rolled "noodle" type o...

Chinese New Year is Sunday, February 10.  This week will feature three Asian-style recipes you can make this weekend. ********* Admit i...

This recipe originally came from the book "301 Venison Recipes - The Ultimate Deer Hunter's Cookbook".  It's a sweeter twi...

Sweets happen in our home from time to time, but we really love our salty snacks.  I've been meaning to try baking homemade crackers...

I was hoping to come up with something clever, witty, and generally brilliant today, so here....have a recipe. I found this recipe in a cook...

The end of December found me with a head of Napa cabbage that I'd bought for a different recipe that I ended up not making.  Further scr...

In the interest of cooking "real food" and trying to get away from most processed foods, I've revamped a family-favorite recip...

Last, but not least, of the 12 Treats of Christmas is this repeat of a recipe I posted in October, but it's just perfect for holiday par...

I call this Wintertime Salsa because it's an easy salsa to make in the winter, when garden fresh tomatoes and peppers might not be avai...

I originally made these for Kat's birthday in July of 2011, but they are so festive looking, I knew I needed to include them in the 12 T...

Sweet, sour and salty combined in one tasty treat! Pineapple Smoked Sausage Bites 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 Tablespoons flour 2 te...