Fabulous Fall is almost here!  Time for anything appley goodness!  Like a warm, almost caramel baked apple! These apples are not overly-sweet and hold up well to baking.  Let’s get on with it shall we? 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 5 Tbsp. butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup craisans 1/3 cup pecans,…

This is the best sauerkraut ever!  My mother always made it this way.  My best memories were always going to the stove and tasting while it was simmering…then the piece d’resistance…the sauerkraut sandwich! Ingredients: 2 lb. bag sauerkraut, drained – Never buy sauerkraut in a can!!! 1- 3″ cube salt pork, finely cubed (can be…

With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn a box cake mix into something special!  This cake is a copycat of my favorite Entenmann’s cakes that has been discontinued!  No fear, it’s simple to make yourself! 1 box French Vanilla Cake Mix 1 container Homestyle Cream Cheese Frosting Seedless Red Raspberry Jam Coconut Bake…

There are other names for just about everything in the food world, and butter beans is the other name for lima beans.  They are one of the most popular ingredients for Southern cuisine.  These “dinosaur” beans have a distinct rich, creamy taste that absorbs the flavor of whatever spices are incorporated into the dish. This…

Are you a brownie lover that loves those crispy bits on the edges and corners? These brownies are a crispy and crunchy wafer that gives you those edges and corners in each bit. It’s the hottest new snack!  I’ve seen it in the supermarket lately and decided to make a homemade version. You can add…

Now THIS is more my speed. CrockPots                                              Kool-Aid Fondue Pots                                            Bugles Chicken Pot Pie                                       Tang                                                                                                               Shake & Bake                                         Shake-a-Pudding Hamburger Helper                                   Fizzlers (I used to love those) Jiffy-Pop                                                  Pop-Rocks Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill                  Meatballs in Grape Jelly Anything in a mold                                   Avocado – Most kitchen appliances We can’t forget those Magic 8-balls, mood rings anything with a smiley face…

I always order this at a favorite Italian Restaurant.  It’s on the menu as “Shells ala Anna”.  Creamy pasta shells, chicken and some fresh spinach.  This is my version with pancetta.   Get the recipe…. ~Adapted from Canadian Living 

There are other names for just about everything in the food world, and butter beans is the other name for lima beans.  They are one of the most popular ingredients for Southern cuisine.  These “dinosaur” beans have a distinct rich, creamy taste that absorbs the flavor of whatever spices are incorporated into the dish. This…

There are other names for just about everything in the food world, and butter beans is the other name for lima beans.  They are one of the most popular ingredients for Southern cuisine.  These “dinosaur” beans have a distinct rich, creamy taste that absorbs the flavor of whatever spices are incorporated into the dish. This…

It was 18 degrees this morning – perfect excuse to put the oven on, make the kitchen toasty warm, and whip up the easiest, tastiest “sticky biscuits” you’ll ever enjoy. Syrup 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked until medium-brown 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter Biscuits 2…

It was 18 degrees this morning – perfect excuse to put the oven on, make the kitchen toasty warm, and whip up the easiest, tastiest “sticky biscuits” you’ll ever enjoy. Syrup 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked until medium-brown 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter Biscuits 2…

It was 18 degrees this morning – perfect excuse to put the oven on, make the kitchen toasty warm, and whip up the easiest, tastiest “sticky biscuits” you’ll ever enjoy. Syrup 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked until medium-brown 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter Biscuits 2…

It was 18 degrees this morning – perfect excuse to put the oven on, make the kitchen toasty warm, and whip up the easiest, tastiest “sticky biscuits” you’ll ever enjoy. Syrup 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked until medium-brown 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter Biscuits 2…

A casserole of creamy potatoes beneath a layer of bubbly cheese. Few things are more satisfying than a crusty gratin, straight from the oven. These are not your everyday potatoes – save this recipe for a special occasion! You could replace the half and half with whole milk for everyday meals. 5 tbsp. unsalted butter…