Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Before I posted Creamy Chicken Enchiladas I had to look back through my posting archive to make sure that I hadn’t posted this before.  I was surprised to find that I hadn’t because it is one of the few meals that we eat often.  I always use the same recipe for chicken enchiladas and that’s … Read more

Spinach Artichoke Baked Pasta

Spinach Artichoke Baked Pasta

The crispy browned cheese usually graces the top. The warm, gooey center…divine. I had seen Spinach Artichoke Baked Pasta first on the Cooking channel and saw just a glimpse of this dish at the end of an episode of the Rachael Ray show. As soon as I saw that was it spinach, artichokes, and cheese, … Read more

German Chocolate Cookies

German Chocolate Cookies

Being a child I thought the icing of German Chocolate Cookies was too gooey and I just…didn’t like it. I didn’t need a better reason than that. 😉 But now I’m much wiser (ha!) and have come to realize that the combination of coconut, chocolate, and nuts is genius. German Chocolate Cookies are delicious! I … Read more

Egg and Sausage Strata

Egg and Sausage Strata

Egg and Sausage Strata is a casserole that has serious sentimental value for many families. Haven’t you had it every Thanksgiving and/or Christmas? I can remember waking up to the smell of this and being so excited. It was the only time of year that we had this. It’s very simple, but it never fails to please. I don’t … Read more

Carrot Zucchini Potato Cakes

Carrot Zucchini Potato Cakes

I saw this recipe in Better Homes & Gardens magazine and knew that I would enjoy these…even if they had zucchini in them! It turned out delicious! Carrot, Zucchini and Potato Cakes Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1-1/4 cups) 1-1/2 lb. baking potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 4 cups) 1 large carrot, shredded (about … Read more

Ina Garten Cheddar Dill Cornbread

Ina Garten Cheddar Dill Cornbread

I watched Ina Garten make this Cheddar Dill Cornbread on an episode of Barefoot Contessa and knew right away that I wanted to try Ina Garten Cheddar Dill Cornbread. I really like cornbread but don’t make it too often. I thought the combination of cheddar and dill was interesting, so I whipped it up and I am so … Read more

Pasta Fagioli Giada

Pasta Fagioli Giada

Pasta Fagioli (Giada original recipe) is a really, really good soup. And it was so easy. I used to buy a soup that came in a bag from Alessi that tasted similar to this, but of course, this is so much better. That was before I conquered soup. I used to be very afraid, of making soup. But when … Read more

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

I don’t know if Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a Paula Deen original or just a Southern specialty and I honestly don’t care!! They are just too good! I don’t know where this craving came from. I DO have much of a sweet tooth so I made Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and it turned out so easy … Read more

Trisha Yearwood’s Potato Salad

This is my own version of Trisha Yearwood’s potato salad from her cookbook, Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen 🙂So, I finally got around to making the potato salad out of a said cookbook. I made it the night before. I think potato salad just gets better the longer it sits.The recipe is very basic but very good! … Read more

Giada White Bean Dip

Giada White Bean Dip

Giada White Bean Dip is a perfect dip for a friends’ evening. Easy and quick to make, savory, delicious – what else you need when you’re having a great time chatting with friends? All dip ingredients are usually on hand, too. I made it the night before and it was delicious the next day. Save this … Read more