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 […]
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 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 →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 →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 […]
Read More →Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
This month’s meeting is our quarterly meeting combined with a Christmas party for the neighborhood. This is the first one for Steve and me. This meeting is a potluck, and […]
Read More →Fettuccine Alfredo
My Fettuccine Alfredo is delicious and super easy to make. The creamy, flavorful Alfredo sauce coats every strand of the pasta. Adding broccoli gives the dish a burst of color, […]
Read More →Ham And Corn Chowder
Corn Chowder has to be one of my favorite soups. What’s great about this soup is that you can make it completely vegetarian by changing or omitting some […]
Read More →Mini Spinach And Artichoke Chicken Casseroles
My Mini Spinach And Artichoke Chicken Casseroles combine two of my very favorite things to eat, spinach and artichoke dip, and chicken on a biscuit. Combining the two and making […]
Read More →Chicken Ramen Noodle Casserole
This Chicken Ramen Noodle Casserole is quick and easy to make. I don’t know about you, but I love Ramen noodle soup, so when I came across this recipe, I […]
Read More →Wild Blackberry Cobbler
As you’ll know, my husband and I now live on a mountain in Tennessee. As we’re making changes to the inside and outside of our home, life has […]
Read More →Strawberry And Arugula Salad
My Strawberry and Arugula Salad is a great summertime dish. In one of my earlier posts, the link is listed below, I talk about how to make three different kinds […]
Read More →Shrimp Boil
My Shrimp Boil, with its bold and distinct flavors, will take you on a quick culinary trip to the heart of New Orleans. The second best thing about this dish […]
Read More →Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread
I’m making Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread today. I’m calling this dish semi-homemade because some components aren’t store-bought. The dish is so cheesy, I promise everyone in your family will love […]
Read More →Banana Bread With Streusel Topping
If you’ve read my Mission Statement, I talk about using the grocery store as my sous chef. There are so many great products out there today that can make your […]
Read More →Braciole
Growing up, my grandmother made Braciole on special occasions. The time it takes to make the dish shows how much love and care she would spend making her Braciole. Braciole […]
Read More →Roasted Fennel With Pecorino Romano
Steve grilled a couple of steaks on the grill and asked if I would make a side dish to accompany them. We love fennel, so I thought I’d roast some […]
Read More →Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
I saw this recipe being made on the Food Network and knew right then I had to make it and put my spin on this dish. This sheet pan dinner […]
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