Ha Ha! Yep, I’m one of those women who already found a good “man” and started hunting for a good “pan”. I’m not talking about frying and sauce pans, I’m referring to baking dishes. There are so many different types and brands out there, how do you know which one(s) to choose? Do…
So You Think You Can’t Cook…
I’ve been spending time, recently, researching the topic of “writing”. I came across an ebook called “You are a writer, now start acting like one”, by Jeff Goins. Basically, just act like what you want to be and you will become it. I’ve heard this before, phrased differently, “dress for the position you want…
Killer Biscuits
I originally saw this recipe on Pinterest, published about 25 times in one form or another. Since then I’ve made it about 10 times. This is my families number one favorite biscuit. And that’s saying something…we are a bread loving group! So, here is my version of 7up biscuits. Yield: about 9 biscuits 2 cups…
Sauced Burritos
When I say “sauced”, I mean covered in sauce, not drunk. Although I suppose you could add tequila to this recipe pretty easily! <wink, wink> I stumbled upon this recipe after making way too much stuffing for my Southwest Stuffed Peppers, thus creating my Southwest Meal Starter. Cool huh! Frankly, you can throw just…
Southwest Meatloaf
This is a smaller version of the recipe that I use for my Southwest Meal Starter. The only difference is that you aren’t stuffing anything…anything but yourself that is! 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef (or turkey, or a mixture of beef and turkey…you make the call. You could even add chorizo and kick it…
Southwest Stuffed Peppers
This is one of my recipes that uses my Southwest Meal Starter concoction. It’s meat, rice, corn, beans, and spices. Delicious! 1/2 to 1 pound of Southwest Meal Starter 4 bell peppers (any color, I like yellow, orange and red as they have the best flavor) – cut in half and remove the seed pod…
Mandarin Pineapple Cake
I got this recipe from my Mom. I call it “Container Cake”. Everything you need for this cake can be found in a container and you just dump it in. It’s great. We recently made this for a family birthday party and it was a big hit! Yield: 1 cake 1 yellow cake mix (white…
Southwest Meal Starter
Yeah, funky name I know. So, what exactly IS meal starter? It’s the perfect base for stuffed peppers, southwest meatloaf and the most awesome sauced burritos you’ll ever make. 2 pounds of ground beef (or turkey, or a mixture of beef and turkey…you make the call. You could even add chorizo and kick it…
Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies
Once again my affinity for cranberries has taken over a perfectly good recipe for chocolate chip cookies! These will blow your mind! Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies (depending on size) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2…
Ruth’s Chicken Tortilla
This recipe came from a family friend when I was a kid. I have modified it (with the substitutions) as the first time I made this I didn’t have all the ingredients. I haven’t eaten this in more than 20 years and with one bite I was back home. Thanks Ruth. And thanks Mom. 4…
Healthier Green Bean Casserole
The traditional version of this casserole, made with cans of cream of mushroom soup and French-fried onions, is a celebration of American convenience foods and a standard offering on countless holiday menus. This updated recipe, made with fresh ingredients, is guaranteed to push that old formula aside. Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs. green beans Kosher salt…
Fontina Macaroni and Cheese
This is an altered Williams-Sonoma recipe. I’m a mac n cheese purist myself, so I typically don’t add all (or any) of the alternate ingredients however the bacon (or ham and veggies) kicks this recipe to a new level. Give it a try for a quick week night meal. Ingredients: 2 sticks butter 1 clove…
You Bake Me Crazy 