I can remember being a little girl and going to visit my grandparents. They always had goodies and treats laying around for me to munch on. One of my most favorite treats that granny had were fig newtons. Now, my mother would buy the store bought kind but not grandma. She would make her own […]
This recipe is a combination of a banana cheesecake and a cream pie… because the custard is enveloped with whipped heavy cream and smothers the top of the banana cheesecake. This cheesecake is a show-stopper. There really isn’t anything bad that can be said about this dessert other than you won’t be able to stop […]
For years, I’ve been a major fan of fried chicken. I just love the stuff! I’ve made it many times at home in my own kitchen using a cast iron skillet and Crisco. However, this method is dangerous because I also burn myself with crackling grease and it’s not the healthiest way to make poultry. So, […]
Who here is a fan of Italian food? I am willing to bet that it is probably all of you. I mean, who wouldn’t enjoy pasta, cheese, and marinara sauce? I know that I love spaghetti, lasagna, and chicken parmesan. These foods are comfort foods and they definitely make me feel comfortable. Well, except my […]
I don’t know about you guys and gals but I’m a huge fan of stuffed peppers. I love the filling in the hollowed out peppers and the way the veggies cook up nice and tender. However, making stuffed peppers is kind of a pain, especially when your kids won’t eat the dang peppers! My children […]
Are you tired of eating the same old cheesy chicken casseroles? Well, folks, do I ever have a surprise in store for you today. This recipe is for a cheesy chicken casserole but it combines other ingredients like mushroom soup, too! It turns out so amazingly well I can barely describe it to you without […]
If you aren’t a cabbage lover as of yet you will be after you try this recipe. I’m telling ya, folks, this beef and cabbage casserole is what good food is all about. It’s flavorful, robust, and full of yummy goodness. I love how the beef flavors the cabbage. Who knew a vegetable could taste […]
I remember the first time I saw country style ribs in the grocery store. They were much cheaper than the ribs on the rack and seemed to have a ton more meat. My twenty-something brain couldn’t figure this one out so I grabbed the country style ribs and put them into my shopping cart. When […]
A long time ago I had the pleasure of visiting the french Quarter in new Orleans. Amongst the beauty of the city and all of its history lies many fabulous creole places to eat. I had the pleasure of tasting some authentic creole chicken sausage jambalaya and it was seriously one of the best foods […]
