Don't you like it when you can take a few leftovers and make them into something totally new? I surely do. It satisfies both my need to be creative in the kitchen and to be frugal as well. That's exactly how creating these Chili Cheese Browns made me feel. It was a Saturday afternoon - which is, as everyone knows, prime football watching time - and we needed something to enjoy ... read more
Sausage-Pineapple Rollups
Sausage-Pineapple Rollups are a simple appetizer that is great for football parties, tailgating, or just snacking! As much as I enjoy food, you might be surprised to know that I'm not much of a snacker. I try to have three fairly well balanced meals every day with lots of veggies, some protein, and a few carbs. And I rarely think of snacking in between. However, I really do like ... read more
Red Beans and Rice
Every year after the holiday season is over, I always find myself craving simple food. After all those weeks of indulging in cookies, cakes, and desserts of every kind along with luscious, rich appetizers and huge dinners, I just want something easy. And good. And simple. Simple like Red Beans and Rice. Red Beans and Rice Tradition Red beans and rice originated in Louisiana and was ... read more
Bolognese Sauce
I just recently realized that in all the years I've been blogging, I have never posted a classic spaghetti sauce recipe. How could that be? It's one of my standards that makes an appearance on our table at least once every couple of weeks. Well, I'm ... read more
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles
Weekend mornings here are usually a very relaxed time. Because the weekdays are so rushed with BeeBop heading off to work, our usual breakfast is a simple bowl of cereal or an English muffin. On the weekends, we do like to take a little more time ... read more
Sausage Balls with Two Dipping Sauces
Traditional, classic and always a hit, my Sausage Balls with Two Dipping Sauces are perfect for any holiday party! You do know that it's now less than two weeks until Christmas, right? Oh my. Just typing that out sends my anxiety level right ... read more
Old Fashioned Gingerbread with Lemon Glaze
The only good thing about cold weather at this time of the year is that it puts everyone in the Christmas spirit. All our tastiest cold weather recipes start making appearances. Soups, chilis and stews. Hot cocoa. Mulled wine. And ... read more
Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
This recipe for Puff Pastry Cheese Straws comes from the old Rich's Department Store that was an Atlanta fixture for decades. Rich's was founded in 1867 and was the shopping destination for the Atlanta region until it finally merged with Macy's in ... read more
Turtle Cookie Bars
One of my all-time favorite candies is the famous Turtles. You know those, right? They're beautiful little bites of luscious pecans and rich, thick caramel covered with milk chocolate. And that's just what these bars are. The same things that make ... read more
Crescent Roll Breakfast Stacks
Crescent Roll Breakfast Stacks are a hearty breakfast to enjoy any morning of the week. Loaded with hash browns, bacon, cheese and eggs. The entire family is sure to love this meal any time of the day. The last few days here have been just plain ... read more
Classic Peanut Brittle
I can't remember a Christmas of my childhood that did not include peanut brittle. Well, of course, it would since my Daddy was a peanut farmer! That's probably why I always search out the red-skinned Spanish peanuts for my peanut brittle. They've ... read more
