January
18
Black Bean Chicken Fajita Layered Dish
This is easy to make and great for a gathering of any kind, as an appetizer, or potluck entrée …just sayin… Continue reading
January
1
Blackeyed Pea and Cabbage Soup
This recipe traveled around the world, virtually….from a Southern Blog site, to my nephew and his wife in Germany who posted on her FB page, where I discovered in Texas! I substituted(*) a few ingredients, but it’s a New Year Day Soup to start out the day of traditions that say blackeyed peas and cabbage bring good fortune…. Continue reading
December
28
Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
What goes good with Pork Loin? How about double the pork…with a little Bacon wrapped around… Continue reading
December
25
Pork Loin with Fennel and Carrots
This is a nice easy special meal for two for the holiday or over the winter months.
I served with a Cranberry Chipotle Sauce* and Chestnut stuffing/dressing**. Continue reading
December
10
Salted Caramel Turtles
While doing a little Christmas shopping and browsing all the stores around the Courthouse Square in La Grange, Texas, it was a treat to sample these tempting Caramel Turtles sitting at the desk of the Antique store that had just opened on the corner.
Merchants around the square are friendly and talkative, and after I asked, Susan, working the store that day, offered to send me her recipe to share. I’m hoping I get to eat these again…soon… Continue reading
December
9
Almond & Cranberry Cream Cheese Squares
Here’s a modified popular Crescent Roll recipe that I took to weekly quilting group that’s part of a special church community in Fayette County that make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. They piece, pin, tie, and sew “one of a kind” creations, all from donated fabrics. It is an effort of love, time and talents.
Everyone takes a ten o’clock “break” and enjoys fellowship and food. This was easy and delicious. Continue reading
November
26
Crockpot Dressing
Using a Slow Cooker to make Dressing on Thanksgiving day was taking a leap of faith, but turned out to be a successful experiment.
This is made with convenient ingredients that will also travel well if you are preparing away from home. Continue reading
November
26
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving for only two or three or four?
This is the easiest, tastiest, most delicious way to do turkey. And the house will smell incredible while you are roasting…Of course, there is only white meat, but so tender and flavored.
I did not do a gravy, just sliced with an electric knife and served along a few sides….(See Spinach Salad with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Crockpot Dressing, Pecan Yams/Sweet potatoes, Cranberry Jelly/Relish. So simple. I will do this combo again) Continue reading
November
26
Easy Healthy Eggplant
There is no waiting for eggplant prep, salting or sitting required to make this simple side or veggie entrée. Continue reading
March
11
Porcupine Meatballs
I don’t think anyone has ever eaten porcupine meat, but the appearance of these porcupine-shaped meatballs is from a mixture of rice and ground beef. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce, these are a throwback to those simple one-dish comfort meals. Can be a main dish, or made into smaller bite sizes for appetizers. Continue reading