Put the lime in the coconut, you such a silly woman!, Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together, Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better. How about we put the coconut in the banana bread and drizzle with a lime glaze?  Then you’ll feel better! When I went to…

I can’t remember a storm like the one we had last night.  The weather report compared it to the equivalent of a Category 3 Hurricane.  Before we start to venture out to start digging a path, breakfast today is a warm Big Apple Pancake.  Baked in the oven, this pancake reminds me of french toast.…

Whenever I see those little Tastykake pies on the shelf – I grab ’em.  They seem to be dwindling away just like all the little packaged cakes we grew up with.  This is a version of one of my favorites – Pineapple Pie. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 4 tsp. baking powder…

Whenever I see those little Tastykake pies on the shelf – I grab ’em.  They seem to be dwindling away just like all the little packaged cakes we grew up with.  This is a version of one of my favorites – Pineapple Pie. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 4 tsp. baking powder…

With Lent just around the corner, I thought I would get a head start on some different fish dishes.  I love a good fish and chips, or just breaded cod ,pan fried.  Hit any Southern restaurant on a Friday night and you’ll be sure to find fried catfish and hush puppies on the menu.  All…

Who wouldn’t want to wake up to a warm apple pie for breakfast?  It takes about 2 minutes to put this in your slow cooker.  Wake up, put the coffee on and breakfast is served.  This recipe uses steel cut oats, a little more sturdier than rolled oats.  Perfect for cold, winter weekday mornings to…

Whenever I see those little Tastykake pies on the shelf – I grab ’em.  They seem to be dwindling away just like all the little packaged cakes we grew up with.  This is a version of one of my favorites – Pineapple Pie. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 4 tsp. baking powder…

This easy orange mint tea recipe actually contains no tea.  The mint is steeped, as tea leaves would be, to make a refreshing, cool drink.  It can be made with honey instead of sugar and is best served cold.  Take advantage of fresh spring mint! Ingredients: 3 cups water 6 sprigs well-rinsed fresh mint (each…

I made my traditional corned beef and cabbage for St Patrick’s Day yesterday.  I received the following recipe in my email the other day and I knew it would be a winner for leftover corned beef.  What else can you do with it besides hash or another sandwich.  This also gave me some inspiration that…

Whenever I see those little Tastykake pies on the shelf – I grab ’em.  They seem to be dwindling away just like all the little packaged cakes we grew up with.  This is a version of one of my favorites – Pineapple Pie. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 4 tsp. baking powder…

I’m speechless. Ingredients: 1 package (3.9 ounces) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling 1-1/4 cups milk 1-1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided 1 package devil’s food cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/2 cup water 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 pint fresh raspberries or strawberries Directions: Preheat oven…

Stuffed peppers are a Polish dish that I grew up with.  Bell peppers stuffed with beef and rice and a sauce made with tomato soup (that was my mom’s way).  This is my Italian version of stuffed peppers using cubanelle or “Italian frying peppers”.  They have a slight kick to them and are thin walled.…

I can’t tell you the last time I went to McDonald’s.  I really try to stay away from fast food.   Once in a while, you still get a craving for two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce……………you know the song.  Here’s how to make a fresh Big Mac at home with ingredients you most…

When I was growing up, this is the way my Mother made our homemade Macaroni & Cheese. I won’t make it any other way. If fact, if there are no tomatoes in my Mac & Cheese, I’ll pass. Imagine creamy, cheesy macaroni and then get a bite of a warm, juicy tomato. 1 lb. elbow…