Baked Fontina with Herbs is a simple appetizer for every occasion including game day gatherings and holiday dinners! Let me ask you a question. Is there anything better than warm, melty, ooey-gooey cheese? Anything? Not much is there? I was puttering around the house last weekend with one of the cooking networks on the television in the background when this caught my attention - stringy, ... read more
Pastitsio
A traditional Greek recipe, this Pastitsio is adapted to more suit southern tastes for a dinner the entire family will enjoy! Just like every one of you, I sometimes can't think of anything to cook. I get burned out and nothing sounds appetizing or interesting. When that happens, I almost always turn to pasta. You can do so much with a box of pasta and it appears in some form in every single ... read more
Chocolate-Chocolate Cake
I just have to tell you that if you're a chocolate lover you will love and adore this Chocolate-Chocolate Cake. The layer is light but chocolatey but the frosting...oh, my...the frosting. The best cocoa frosting I've ever had. Period. I love technology. Some days I say I hate technology, but I love it. I spent many years as a computer technician, then later as a help desk supervisor, and ... read more
Real Simple Fried Chicken
When I get into the frame of mind to go back to my culinary roots, I always go to recipes that are really representative of southern farmhouse cooking, and what's more southern than fried chicken? It's a standard. It's a staple. It's just ... read more
Slow Cooker Southwestern Pork Stew
If you're looking for comforting fall foods, get out your slow cooker and give this Slow Cooker Southwestern Pork Stew a try. It's so good on a cool, crisp evening. Fall always seems to come slowly in the south. It makes a tentative step one day, ... read more
Baked Catfish
Baked Catfish is coated with a delicious blend of herbs and spices, then drizzled with butter and lemon juice and baked. A healthier take on my favorite fish dinner! I'm just going to say this: I love fried food. There. I've said it and I meant ... read more
Apple Bread with Praline Topping #twelveloaves
'Tis the season for all things apple! Although Fall isn't my favorite time of year, I do look forward to the change of seasonal ingredients. Apples, pears, pumpkins, and squash come into markets and we gradually make the change from salads and ... read more
Parmesan Garlic Baked Potato Wedges
What's better than french fries? Well, not much...that's just the truth. But these Parmesan Garlic Baked Potato Wedges sure come in a close second. They're the best of french fries without the mess of deep frying. They're crispy on the outside, ... read more
Caramel Layer Cake
When was the last time you had a Caramel Layer Cake? It's one of those old-fashioned recipes that younger cooks don't bother with much these days. I always think of caramel layer cake as a uniquely southern dessert. Actually more of a confection ... read more
Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
Recipes like this Chicken Wild Rice Casserole were a staple in our household when I was growing up. My mother was always incredibly busy, so one-dish meals like this that would serve our entire family were a great help to her! Mama ran a full-time ... read more
Baked Parmesan Chicken
Delicious Baked Chicken Parmesan with a creamy mushroom and Parmesan sauce over angel hair pasta is a simple and delicious dinner that the entire family will enjoy. Ever since I started blogging, something I've tried to always do is to be ... read more
