…recipes ~ originals and favorites from friends as well as from here, there and everywhere!
Each January, we look forward to the appearance of our annual treats … Girl Scout cookies! We all have our favorites, but their biggest seller remains the thin mint. Set aside a few to make this crispy, fudgy treat. During off season, substitute thin mint “grasshopper” cookies from your grocery store.
Crispy Girl Scout Cookie Butter Mint Fudge ...keep reading »
Don’t we all love spaghetti? Some of us even like it for breakfast… hot or cold. Spaghetti is fun to create too, so I offer you this one with a southwestern twist.
Tex-Mexican Spaghetti ...keep reading »
Remember when Chi-Chi’s introduced us to fried ice cream long ago. Simply scrumptious. Enjoy my version with a twist… no frying fried ice cream! The crispy cereal is crunchy like fried without all that… and a banana pudding version on a puddle of dulce de leche… just because!
No Fry “Fried” Banana Pudding Ice Cream ...keep reading »
This vibrant fresh salad is a nice side with a pot of soup on a chilly winter’s day. You might want to double up on the tasty dressing… it keeps well refrigerated for several weeks. It’s quick to make but if you have a favorite, you can easily substitute that as well.
Winter Broccoli and Dried Cherry Salad dressed with balsamic dijon ...keep reading »
Few things are as delicious as a bowl of flavorful French Onion Soup… topped with the cheesiest toasted bread. I thought the world needs a new variation… and hope you will make this rotisserie chicken version… perfect for when you’ll be nestled at home on a cold day this winter.
Little bags of clementines appear in stores come fall and winter — an early sign that the holiday season is upon us. Some remember having them tucked into our stockings with nuts and other fruits back in simpler times. If you like something not quite as sweet as most, you’ll enjoy this shortbread. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Clementine Shortbread Cornbread ...keep reading »
Do you want to “WoW” your family and guests with a sweet treat that is sure to please? If you’ve never made these quick and oh-so-easy doughnuts, the time has come. They can be “dressed” in a variety of ways for any occasion… including with fun sprinkles.
Light n’ Crispy Glazed Doughnuts ...keep reading »
Many of us will recognize this southern Christmas dish. Our grandmothers made it and their mamas did too, served in a pretty glass bowl. We turned this fruity favorite into a fun little dessert to enjoy anytime. Can be made a day ahead.
Ambrosia Shortcakes ...keep reading »
These baked beauties are a little bit cornbread and a little bit biscuit. If you’ve never made butter swim biscuits, they are just what they sound like: biscuits, swimming in butter as they bake.
Butter Swim Cornbread Biscuits with blueberries and rosemary ...keep reading »
Fix my Ma Perry’s Stewed Tomatoes to serve over field peas and navy beans… or just all by themselves!
Ma Perry’s Stewed Tomatoes ...keep reading »
Some things just “are” fall. Like apples. And pears. And spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and others. And this cake! Now I confess, I’m not a “pumpkin spice” gal and
Fall Fruitcake ...keep reading »
When serving fresh local fish and seafood, spend a few short minutes stirring up fresh cocktail sauce. Like this one. You’ll be glad you did!
Good Damn Cocktail Saulsa… a little bit sauce, a little bit salsa! ...keep reading »
