…recipes ~ originals and favorites from friends as well as from here, there and everywhere!
I like a good moist coconut cake… not “love,” but do enjoy on occasion. As is the case all around, there have been some ladies in my community, who, over […]
Part 1: Old Fashioned Coconut Cake… and Caramel Cake from Hell #CakeDisaster ...keep reading »
Over 3+ decades of catering, I did many a party of every description… for young and old alike! When my friend Jim called me to throw a surprise 50th
Popcorn & Vintage Candy Bar! Fun for all… ...keep reading »
Who needs plain old apple pie when you can lip-smack with this Apple Cheddar Biscuit Cobbler instead?
Who needs pie when you can have Apple Cheddar Biscuit Cobbler instead! ...keep reading »
You won’t go wrong making up a bunch of these Crab Rangoon Stuffed Mushrooms for your next gathering. You can bake in small batches in your toaster oven, or do a great big pan for larger crowds in your oven.
A fun way to enjoy an old favorite… Crab Rangoon Stuffed Mushrooms! ...keep reading »
Who doesn’t love steak? If you are looking for a “sure to please” appetizer for your holiday gatherings, you’ll surely want to add this one to your table.
Steak Bites with Horseradish Whipped Cream ...keep reading »
My Italian yankee-now-Floridian culinary girlfriend recently posted her make-ahead turkey gravy recipe that’s genius! Elise is actually one of my “Substitute Teachers” you’ll be hearing from once I can
Make Ahead Turkey Gravy… by Substitute Teacher Elise Feiner @ Foodfanataolics! ...keep reading »
It surely is hard to believe it, but Thanksgiving is on our doorstep! There always seems to be some of that bird leftover… and many enjoy eating it with leftover
Blueberry BBQ Sauce …for that tired turkey! ...keep reading »
Visit your local farmers’ markets to find some fresh NC apples to make this crispy crunchy Candy Apple Slaw! So good alongside pork dishes, especially at pig pickins!
Candy Apple Slaw… fall in a bowl! ...keep reading »
Your crowd will love this simple honey roasted chicken… seasoned with a hint of rosemary and sprinkled with the toasty goodness of sesame seeds.
Honey Kissed Rosemary Sesame Chicken ...keep reading »
In recent years, a revival of the vintage Atlantic Beach Pie has occurred. I created my version of the recipe by using a combination of citrus juices (not just one), a little zest, and snuck in a surprise layer of NC peaches. Enjoy!
Peach on the Atlantic Beach Pie! ...keep reading »
Originally posted August 2018. Post edited June 2022. As summer wanes, there’s still an abundance of fresh watermelons! So grab yourself one and do some Honey Orange Grilled Watermelon “steaks.”
Honey Orange Grilled Watermelon ...keep reading »
Sometimes you’ve just gotta carb out… and if you’re not up to that, then you need to check on out now!
Spaghetti Grilled Cheese Sandwich in Cheese Puddle ...keep reading »
