recipes

buttery rolls Whenever my family celebrates a holiday we love to eat some of our favorite foods.  One food that we always want to have is Grandma June’s Rolls.  They take a little bit of time, but my kids always want to help me roll them out so it’s a fun way to spend the day with them.  This...

Creamy Penuche Are you looking for a delicious and easy candy for Easter?  Well look no more.  Penuche is one of my family’s favorite candies to eat, and it is not that difficult to make.  If you’ve never had it before, it is kind of like caramel fudge.  Here is my recipe: Mix together in a 3 quart pan...

Banana Cream Pie We had a birthday at our house and the one thing that was requested was Banana Cream Pie.  It really is one of our family’s favorite foods. I love that it is so easy to make. Here is the recipe: Combine these ingredients in a saucepan:  2/3 c. sugar        1/3 c. cornstarch       1/2 tsp. salt cooking...

  Nacho cheese sauce  Ever have those nights when dinner just needs a lil something extra, but you just don’t know what to do with it? Next time you find yourself in this situation, why not try whipping up a little bit of Rainy Day Foods Nacho Cheese Sauce Mix and add some flavor to your meal. This sauce mix...

 “The cookie that has a little bit of everything” Surprise cookies from Rainy Day Foods products. Still have some left over candy from Christmas? Try chopping them up to bake a batch of cookies! They can make for a very special dessert for Valentine’s Day, along with a little note saying, “Here’s a sweet treat to help show you that...

  unbaked cookies UNBAKED COOKIES As you may know, we are already into February, which means Valentine’s Day is coming up fast! (Unless you go into some of the stores, then you would think St. Patrick’s Day and Easter is here, too) If you plan on baking something special for your loved ones, but haven’t decided what to do yet...

Fall is in the air and that means it’s soup time at my house.  One of the ingredients I use in my soups is chicken bouillon that I get from Rainy Day Foods.  They sell it in a #2.5 can or #10 can.  This bouillon is made by adding a ½ teaspoon of it to a cup of hot water. ...

Here is a simple recipe that makes pasta night a little more interesting.  This cheesy  sauce is a healthy twist on regular alfredo, and the beans add protein and a creamy texture to the pasta.  Use grated parmesan cheese for the most authentic alfredo  flavor, or substitute your favorite freeze-dried cheese. I like mozzarella, but cheddar or colby could turn...

This is the perfect meal to help you with the transition from summer to fall: it is bursting with the fresh flavors of tomato and corn, but it's also a warm casserole for when the evening temperatures start to dip. The leftovers freeze well, and this could be easily converted into a soup by adding more water in the first...