White Texas Sheet Cake with Warm Almond Buttercream
As soon as I tasted this cake – I knew, I had to have the recipe, I had to share it on the blog – what the world needs now is this cake. One bite will start a chain reaction of all things good – …
Tag: summer
Amazing Salsa Queso ((lentil)) Burritos, prepare to be shocked!
I love lentils – they can take on any flavor profile perfectly. They can be served cold or warm. They are simple to prepare, inexpensive, heart healthy, vitamin rich & filling. The key to working with lentils is to pay attention to the texture changes …
Open-face Salami Melts
Nothing takes me back to 1985 faster than the first bite of a salami melt ((well, maybe watching Back to the Future, or the Cosby Show, to The Neverending Story, or ‘you take the good, you take the bad – you take them both and …
Recipe Review ((AND RECIPE!!)): Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cook’s Country Magazine
I love Cook’s Illustrated & Cook’s Country magazines! I always look forward to studying the newest issue! Each one is packed full of tested & perfected recipes, handy, time ((and $$$)) saving tips & one of my favorites parts: food and equipment reviews. It is …
Stuffed Rainbow Chard Rolls with a Simple Garden Veggie & Tomato Sauce ((with a BONUS extra meal))
One of my favorite things is to use my garden harvest in meal-making for the family. My rainbow chard has been growing like CRAZY this year… causing me to have daydreams of chard recipes. This recipe is a result of one of those daydreams!
Masa Coated “Healthi”-fried Yellow Summer Squash & Garden-fresh Parsley
One of my favorite summer sides is fried yellow squash. In the summer, grandpa always had an abundance of yellow summer squash & brought a sack ((or 2)) crammed full every time he & grandma came for a visit. Mom sliced it & tossed it in …
Double Dutch Banana Bread ((baked in a jar))
I have been using the same banana bread recipe for over 20 years. One of the things mom gave me when I left home ((to get my Master’s at SMU)) was book of cooking instructions, tips and simple recipes. I still have it — somewhere, …
Thyme Blossom-Brined, Chinese Five Spice & Buttermilk Deep Fried Chicken
About 3 weeks ago, hubby hinted at his Father’s Day wish list. It was short – very short. He said, “you know what I want for Father’s Day??” Now, at this point, my ears perked! I have a hard time coming up with gift ideas …
Dad’s Favorite Macaroni Salad ((Just in time for Father’s Day!!))
Dad’s Favorite! Every time I think of this macaroni salad, a scene plays over in my mind. It isn’t an exciting scene, nor is it monumental in forming me into who I am today. But it is still quietly and comfortingly present every single time …
It’s all about DAD! ((and meat!!)) My Top 10 meat recipes for the #1 Dad in your life!
We are closing in on Father’s Day and it’s time to start thinking about food, right? They say a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so let’s show all the dads in our lives how much they mean to us! Here are …
Oven-Fried Curried Masa Coated Zucchini Chips
Just when you thought you’d tasted all the land of zucchini has to offer, curry moves into the neighborhood & things will never be the same!
2 Ingredient Dinner! ((Get your grocery list ready!))
Are you working on your weekly meal plan? Writing a grocery list?? Dreaming of a simple & fast meal?? Is to too much to ask for it to be tasty too? You have come to the right blog! I have just the recipe for you, …