Semi-Homemade Focaccia Bread
My Semi-Homemade Focaccia Bread is easy to make, especially when you don’t have the time to make your own, or if your local grocery store doesn’t carry store-bought pizza dough. […]
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Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce
My Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce has to be one of my favorite desserts. I had 16 Bolillos (Mexican-style) bread rolls in my freezer, and they are an excellent choice […]
Read More →Homemade Mexican Chili Verde (Updated)
My Homemade Mexican Chili Verde (Updated) is slightly different from my original recipe in that it features two types of meat. I used a braised pork butt and seasoned ground pork to […]
Read More →Stuffed Bell Peppers With Tomato Jus
I posted in a previous post that I’d be making my Stuffed Bell Peppers With Tomato Jus. When I posted my trip to our farmers’ market here in Tennessee, I […]
Read More →Vegetable Tart
After going to the farmers’ market and coming home with all those beautiful vegetables, today, I’m making a Vegetable Tart. I figured I might as well make two tarts while […]
Read More →Outdoor Cabin Projects
Our recent Outdoor Cabin Projects included a front walkway and stairs on the back side of the cabin. In the backyard, there is a deep downward slope where the backyard […]
Read More →Tellico Plains Amish Farmers’ Market
Steve and I went to the local Tellico Plains Amish Farmers’ Market today. Look what I came back with, jackpot! Watch for my next dish, which will feature some of […]
Read More →Chicken Empanadas
When I lived in Orlando, I would always stop and pick up some Chicken Empanadas. Love them so much, I thought I’d recreate them at home. I’m using store-bought, ready […]
Read More →Sweet Italian Easter Pie
You don’t have to wait for the holidays to make my Sweet Italian Easter Pie. The best thing is that instead of making just one pie, it’s just as easy […]
Read More →Slow-Roasting And Reverse-Searing Beef Tenderloin
Slow-roasting and reverse-searing a beef tenderloin is my preferred method for cooking this cut of meat. Recently, I saw two ends of a beef tenderloin at the grocery store. The […]
Read More →Italian Pastina
Italian Pastina means little pasta. A variety of small pasta choices are available in grocery stores today. I’m using Pearl Cous Cous for this dish because it’s what I had […]
Read More →Philly-Style Pulled Pork Cheese Steaks With Pork Au Jus
My Philly-style Pulled Pork Cheese Steaks With Pork Au jus are so delicious that you’ll want to make them for special occasions. I say this because this dish has several […]
Read More →Cowboy Beans
We’ve had our annual neighborhood HOA meeting here on the mountain, which also included a potluck and lake party. The board members provided the hamburgers and hot dogs. Everyone brought […]
Read More →Avocado Ricotta Cream Bruschetta
My Avocado Ricotta Cream Bruschetta is bursting with flavor. I’ve posted this dish in both my categories for “appetizers” and “vegetarian dishes”. If you want this dish to be vegetarian, […]
Read More →Swim Biscuits
If you love homemade biscuits, my Swim Biscuits are perfect for you! They’re easy to make and delicious! Most of the ingredients are likely in your pantry. There’s no kneading, […]
Read More →Oven-Baked Shrimp Scampi
Oven-Baked Shrimp Scampi is a recipe I saw on Ina Garten’s show, The Barefoot Contessa. I’m a huge fan of shrimp scampi, but this preparation was life-changing for me. I […]
Read More →Stuffed Bell Peppers With Tomato Jus
I recently made my husband my Stuffed Bell Peppers With Tomato Jus, and he loved it. The name may sound fancy, but it’s super easy to make. Watch for this […]
Read More →Matzo Ball Soup
Matzo Ball Soup is a traditional Jewish dish that dates back many years. Every culture has its version of a dumpling, whether it be a bready dumpling or a […]
Read More →Pommes Anna
My recipe for Pommes Anna is so easy to make and will stun your family and friends. For my version of this dish, I’m adding black pepper, but traditionally, there […]
Read More →Landscaping My New Log Cabin And Yard
Hydrangeas and Crepe Myrtles border the front of my yard. When I moved in, the Crepe Myrtles weren’t there. The reason I planted them where I did is to provide […]
Read More →Rossette Al Forno (Pasta Roses With Ham Mortadella & Proscuitto)
My Rosette al Forno is a dish made with great care and so much love. There are 3 major components in this dish, and each takes a bit of time […]
Read More →Burrata With Passion Fruit And Wild Blackberries
My Burrata With Passion Fruit And Wild Blackberries is a beautiful sight. This dish is an awesome appetizer to serve your family and friends. My husband is always collecting […]
Read More →Wild Blackberry Galettes
My Wild Blackberry Galettes are perfect for a novice baker. I’m lucky enough to have these beauties growing wild in my backyard, but that doesn’t in any way mean you […]
Read More →Shrimp Salad
My Shrimp Salad is to die for! It’s light and flavorful, and will have you coming back for more! Whenever you buy shrimp, whether fresh or frozen, look for the […]
Read More →Fondant Potatoes
I had the TV on the Food Network channel. Michael Symon was cooking outdoors, in a cast-iron skillet, making Fondant Potatoes on the grill. Well, because we’ve just moved into […]
Read More →Bruschetta Topped With Heirloom Tomatoes
Bruschetta Topped With Heirloom Tomatoes is what we’re having for dinner tonight. Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer of toasted bread with toppings. The name comes from the Italian word for “burn” […]
Read More →My New Updated Kitchen
It’s been a year since my husband, Steve, and I moved into our log cabin in the mountains of Tennessee. This is My New Updated Kitchen, and below is the […]
Read More →Pork Wellington
My Pork Wellington and how this dish came to be. You’re not going to believe this, but I was in the kitchen and heard that commercial about the three “P’s.” […]
Read More →Homemade Brown Gravy
My Homemade Brown Gravy is easy and quick to make. I have a couple of tips I want to share with you. First, you must add the beef broth or […]
Read More →Homemade Sofrito In A Jar
My Homemade Sofrito In A Jar is a convenient way to make cooking quick and easy. Many dishes require a “base,” whether it’s a Mirepoix, the Holy Trinity for Cajun […]
Read More →Cinnamon Sugar Popovers
Today I’m making my Cinnamon Sugar Popovers with a cheesy surprise inside. I’ve made my savory Sweet Italian Sausage Popovers in an earlier post. You can find the recipe link […]
Read More →Soft Pretzel Bites
This is a 4-ingredient recipe for Soft Pretzel Bites that is handy if you need an appetizer in a pinch. They’re everything you love about a soft pretzel without any […]
Read More →Summer Squash And Smoked Sausage Casserole
I titled this dish Summer Squash and Smoked Sausage Casserole because I didn’t think the word “and” would be exactly right. Let me explain. The star of this dish is […]
Read More →Classic Shepherd’s Pie
I’m making my Classic Shepherd’s Pie today, which is different from how I grew up eating this dish. I lived in London for a few years in the early 70s. […]
Read More →Mini Cannoli Cream Tarts
I’m making my Mini Cannoli Cream Tarts today for my husband to try. They are going to blow his mind! I remember my first time eating a cannoli and how […]
Read More →Ricotta Frosting
Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Yields: 12 cupcakes Equipment: 1 medium-size mixing bowl, hand-held mixer, rubber spatula, piping bag (disposable with a tip) Ingredients: […]
Read More →Homemade Pasta
Since we moved to Tennessee, we’ve been busy remodeling our home, with the kitchen being the biggest project. Most of the kitchen appliances are still packed away in the spare […]
Read More →Cheese Danish
I can’t think of anything better in the morning or for dessert with a cup of coffee than a delicious Cheese Danish pastry. Whenever I’d go to the bakery […]
Read More →Ricotta Cream
My Ricotta Cream will take your pancakes to the next level of deliciousness! The specs of lemon and orange zest throughout, along with the citrusy notes from their juice, cut […]
Read More →Chicken Fajita Stuffed Puff Pastries
I love fajitas and I love puff pastry. I thought it would be a great combination to marry the two giving you a delicious buttery flaky “hot pocket”.
Read More →Egg Bake
This Egg Bake, topped with a layer of tater tots, is a hit around my house. I mean, who doesn’t love tater tots? This dish has the ingredients of […]
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