03/05/201803/07/2018Leave a comment I have had numerous requests for this recipe. All Down East ( Eastern Carteret County NC) women have a recipe for light rolls. My daddy called em Light Bread Biscuits… it’s the same thing… no difference and all the recipes are just a wee bit different…. I did not do a step […]
Just Like Granny Made !! I had a craving for Granny’s cooking!! I miss her so much. I made so many of her recipes last week and I made this one today!! Just that memory of Sunday morning jam and biscuits, well just that was enough to make me tear up. Did I mention how […]
This potato dish has been around for decades. It is most commonly known as Mormon Funeral Potatoes. It is a dish served most often by the elder Mormon women after funeral services. It has been changed and added to by many since it’s first trip to the dining room table. This version is close to […]
My Crock Pot Salsa 7 cans petite diced tomatoes ( including juice) 2 med onions diced 4 large bell peppers diced 2 hot peppers ( your choice) minced ( i use jalapenos) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup cilantro chopped well 2 tablespoons Salt 2 tablespoons black pepper blend all ingredients well in your […]
If you have ever been to a fair, rodeo or shindig out west, you have smelled this wonderful aroma of Mexican Street Corn in the air! A creamy, cheesy, full of flavor side kick that is Muy bien!!! I feel in love with the sweet treat and have been wanting some since moving back home to […]
Ah, Steak… glorious steak. I love it anyway I can get it. This is one of my favorite ways. this recipe is really more about the meat than the peppers and onions. They just add that hint of flavor. I make this several ways, and this is by far the best… it’s all about that […]
Iced coffee, oh how I love you !! I was doing some research, a favorite pass time of mine, no really. The first iced coffee, that is known of, was created in Greece! Makes sense to me, Greek food is slowly becoming one of my top five favs! I wanna give a shout out to Dimitrios […]
If you haven’t noticed yet, we love Mexican food! We tend to eat a lot of salsas in the Summer months. Its cold and refreshing. I promise, the Southern Comfort foods will hit the blog, as soon as it’s under 70* This is my daughter’s favorite salsa. You’ll need: 4-5 tomatoes, diced ( do your […]
What is it about Cheese and Crackers that makes me smile? I adore party foods. I could eat them for supper every night, but the hubbyman may not embrace my enthusiasm. This is a great dip for crackers! Keebler® Flips are my cracker of choice for this one! You’ll need: 3 eight ounce packages of […]
04/17/202104/17/2021Leave a comment The corn isn’t quite ready here, but I am still craving that sweet Summer yumminess. Here is an easy way to cheat your way into Summer flavor … in April . INGREDIENTS 1 pd Rotini Pasta Cooked to Al Dente, rinsed to cool1 29oz Can whole kernel corn , drained well1 cup Queso fresco cheese1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro + more for […]
01/26/201901/26/2019Leave a comment Been giving a lot of thought on our suppers since going back to teaching. I want to make good use of my slow cooker and I wanted new ideas and recipes to start this new adventure off right.. I didn’t want every meal to feel like it was the same ole thing […]
A perfect addition to your Summer Desserts! It’s easy and only partly homemade. That’s right … ITS A BOX CAKE .. sometimes, it’s just easier to dress it up. Icing: ( the homemade part of this recipe) 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, cold 1 cup granulated […]
Let’s face it, a tart is just a much easier way to make a pie. They can be made with pie dough, puff pasty, croissant dough.. and the list goes on. This is one that I am sure you will love and I am certain anyone can make… I mean, I made it and I am […]
2 cups all purpose flour, sifted (for lightest biscuits, sift, then measure) 1 tsp. sugar 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped cracklings or crisp bacon, crumbled 3 tbsp. melted crackling or bacon drippings, strained 2 large eggs 1/3 cup buttermilk Combine dry ingredients and sift together. Add drippings and cracklings and […]
