It’s fall! And, one of my favorite fall deserts is a classic pumpkin roll. I use this scrumptiously delicious recipe from allrecipes.com and my family loves it! Pumpkin Roll Ingredients 3 large eggs, beaten 1 c. white sugar ½ t. ground cinnamon ⅔ c. pumpkin puree ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 t. baking soda 2

When I am looking for something different to cook, I always go through my mother’s recipe box. I found this delicious recipe for Carrot Ginger Soup. It’s easy to make and perfect comfort food to serve on an autumn day. Carrot Ginger Soup Ingredients 2 T. butter 1 1/2 c. diced onions 10-12 peeled, sliced

For many years my family and I have attended the St. John Catholic Church Apple fest in Fenton that is held annually in September. One of my favorite things to do at the festival was to buy one of the hundreds of apple pies that are sold there. Dutch Apple pie, served warm and topped

It’s Labor Day weekend and for many of us, the last cookout of the summer season. I always like to bring a taste of the East Coast to my Labor Day picnic. These quick and easy shrimp foil packets to toss on the grill are inspired by an East Coast Shrimp Boil and are absolutely delicious! Grilled Shrimp

There is still plenty of time to enjoy the warm breeze, a refreshing cocktail and a delicious meal al fresco at one of the many local restaurants offering patio dining. Here are a few Greater Flint eateries offering patrons a seat outside … with a breath of fresh air. Brick Street of Grand Blanc Once

What should you cook for dinner on a rainy, late summer day? It’s time to put the grill away and enjoy this tasty spaghetti carbonara from damndelicious.net that only takes 15 minutes to make. Easy Spaghetti Carbonara Ingredients: 8 ozs. spaghetti 2 large eggs 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 4 slices bacon, diced 4 cloves garlic,

Now is peak season to pick peaches at local orchards. And what better way to savor the flavor of summer than serving a homemade peach cobbler, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Here is an easy recipe that I use from myrecipes.com that your family will love! Easy Peach Cobbler Ingredients 1/2 c.

When I’m in search of something different to serve my family after a busy day, I often reach for this recipe for easy Red Beans and Rice. It is not only delicious; it brings back memories of sultry days spent in New Orleans. Red Beans and Rice Ingredients 1 c. basmati rice 1 T. vegetable

There is nothing better to serve with a grilled burger than a crunchy pickle that you made yourself. Here is a recipe for Easy Refrigerator Pickles that is a summer cookout must have! Ingredients 6 c. thinly sliced pickling cucumbers (about 2 lbs.) 2 c, thinly sliced onion 1 1/2 c. white vinegar 3/4 c.

JT’s Country Kitchen, a homey Swartz Creek eatery, was voted the winner of the Family Restaurant and Best Service categories in the 2020 My City Magazine City’s Choice Awards. MCM visited the charming restaurant and met up with co-owners Jamie Perkins (the “J” of JT’s) and Teresa Spence (the “T”) and we were not disappointed!

Today, July 29, is National Chicken Wing Day! This special day is devoted to all things wings and was established in 1977 by Stan Makowski, the then-mayor of Buffalo, NY. The holiday originally celebrated the people of Buffalo’s penchant for consuming ”thousands of pounds of chicken wings” at restaurants every week, according to the New York

My youngest grandson, Elijah, loves macaroni and cheese. If his mother would let him, he would eat it every day for lunch and dinner. A friend gave me an easy recipe for Crock pot Macaroni and Cheese that I serve at family gatherings. It’s delicious and Elijah loves it! Charlene’s Crockpot Mac & Cheese 8