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 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
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
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 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
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
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 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
Cheez-Its have been a longtime favorite snack of mine. They’re easy to grab, salty, and crunchy – 3 of my favorite things about a snack. As usual, though, I decided to try my hand at making them myself. And wouldn’t you know it? Homemade Cheese Crackers taste about a million times better than the boxed … Read more
We really don’t eat pizza all that often. I think about it a lot but it just doesn’t actually happen too much. I was trying to figure out why that is and I think it’s because I don’t plan ahead enough to make the dough in time. Pizza always seems to be one of those … Read more