A Bloody Mary is my go-to cocktail. I love the sweetness of the tomato and that bite of spice! We don’t drink alcohol around here, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the drinks you love… here is one of my favorite ways to make it…. 7 ounces tomato juice 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1 […]
One loaf French Bread ( cut into rounds) one Land O’ Lakes™ Butter 1 teaspoon McCorrmick™ Garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon McCorrmick™ Parsley microwave butter for 25 seconds, add garlic and parsley and brush onto bread. bake at 350* for 15 minutes! serve hot….. too easy !
03/15/20181 Comment I make this sauce all the time. Please don’t confuse it with its thicker counterpart. It is first and foremost a sauce. Its thicker than water and thinner than store bought caramel… does that help? Its good… and as the title states…. easy peasy. I found this in Granny’s recipe book… although I […]
I am the biggest fan of Peppers! Hot, Mild, Sweet and anything in between. So when I had this bright idea for a side salad that could refresh the palate during a meal, I knew peppers had to be involved… it’s a given. 1 very large cubanelle pepper 1/4 of a med white onion 1 […]
January is National Soup Month! Let’s Cerebrate!! Ah, Eastern North Carolina. A utopia of beauty. Beaches, wild mustangs running the sands, boats sailing in every direction and sunsets that look like diamonds on the water. Oh, did I forget to mention THE RAIN! Mercy we have had some rain lately!! Today was another overcast, chilly […]
1/2 cup green olives ( optional) 1/2 cup raisins ( optional ) 1½ cups + ⅓ cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup light brown sugar 4 tsp. red wine vinegar 1 cup uncooked rice salt & pepper to taste 1/2 green bell pepper diced small 1/2 cup whole kernel corn 1 can diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons […]
04/19/20182 Comments Creamy cucumbers are one that hubbyman’s favorite Summertime sides, or main course, just depends on the day. They are so easy to make and taste like they are so complex. Its the dill, it just adds that little bit of depth that makes you think you spent all day on them. Well, they […]
02/10/20185 Comments I have been on a Cajun kick lately… I can not get enough of that good old Creole flavor! I need to be stopped… but I don’t wanna be stopped… it is just so good!! Spring and Summer need to get here quick, this comfort food season has been bad on my thighs! […]
So nice, I had to bake it twice! These bacon loaded twice baked potatoes are packed full of flavors!! Applewood smoked bacon, fresh green onions, sour cream …. yeah, I’m drooling… ( figuratively) I love these and you will too…. I promise, AND they can be made ahead ! That’s the best part, well its a […]
02/27/2018Leave a comment When I was 11 years old, my role in the kitchen changed. I was promoted from dish washer to sous-chef. It was a great day really…I still held the title of head dish washer though, lucky me… oh the pains of being an only child until I was 15. ( yeah, fifteen) […]
06/19/201606/19/2016Leave a comment Can anyone remember the first time they had these? I know there were Christmas lights twinkling and people laughing. I had to be very little, but I know they have ALWAYS been a Christmas Staple in our family. I know Christmas is months away, but I felt like a rebel today! Honey […]
I’m not sure which I love more, Pie or Reese’s, so I just threw the two together and had a very happy day!! I won’t bore ya with the story behind this yumminess, just make it and thank me and we’ll be friends forever, pinky promise! INGREDIENTS 1 Graham Cracker Crust1 8oz Block Cream Cheese at room temp2 cups Creamy Peanut […]
08/26/2016Leave a comment It’s not fall, and it’s not chilly, but I am without a doubt craving those home cooked comfort meals already. I put this on the stove last night and went out to mow the field with the hubbyman. After our showers and after we had cooled down and it was nice and […]
What better way to celebrate the early arrival of Spring than HONEY!! I know that winter could and probably will show its ugly head again, but can’t we just cherish the moment? Those busy little bees are already out and they are working so hard … I, for one, thank them. I need honey in […]
