This is a simple cucumber salad that I serve with grilled Mediterranean Chicken. It is a great meal for lunch or a healthy supper. The vinaigrette is used for two purposes: salad dressing and chicken marinade. (I add a few … Continue reading
Almond Poppy Seed Mini-muffins are one of my all-time favorite muffin recipes. It is hard to stop eating these moist muffins! Almond Poppy Seed Mini-Muffins 3 cups all-purpose flour2 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 and 1/2 teaspoons iodized salt1 and 1/2 tablespoons poppy … Continue reading
I was watching a comedian on the Internet last week. The subject was advice women give to men. For example, “Don’t cook bacon without a shirt on!” I laughed and thought, “That would sting, hot grease on a bare chest. … Continue reading
This flavorful cauliflower, seasoned with Everything Bagel Seasoning, is a breeze to make. With only 3 ingredients, it is perfect for a busy weeknight. Roasted Cauliflower with Everything Bagel Seasoning 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and separated into florets1 and 1/2 … Continue reading
It all started when my daughter and I were trying out a recipe for sticky drumsticks. We sampled the first batch and thought they were bland so Lindsey decided to make up her own flavor profile. They are now, as she … Continue reading
My daughter called me with a crisis. It rained where she lives in Oakland California (it hardly ever rains there) and ants, which decided to move in to avoid the wet weather, had invaded her. Now when I say “invasion” I’m … Continue reading
This is an easy roll recipe. No kneading. “That’s my style.” Roll into balls. “Easy Peasy.”Ready in about 2 hours. “I’m loving this…”Tastes like you’ve been baking all day. “Sign me up!” No Knead Yeast Rolls3 cups all-purpose flour2 Tablespoons granulated sugar1 package … Continue reading
This is my Christmas variation of Cracker Candy made with white chocolate, pistachios, and dried cherries. Ho, Ho, Ho! White Christmas Cracker Candy40 Saltine Crackers (use the salted ones)1 cup unsalted butter, no substitutions please1/4 teaspoon iodized salt1 cup packed light … Continue reading
Just in time for the holidays, Connie’s Graham’s Oatmeal Cookies are sure to please everyone on your Christmas list. Their texture is extra chewy with crisp edges. Loaded with toasted walnuts, white chocolate chips, and dried craisins these cookies are … Continue reading
Jalapeno Popper Dip is a huge hit in West Tennessee. The recipe comes from my super talented friend, Lana Robison, who lives in Bartlett, Tennessee. Lana says it tastes like restaurant jalapeno poppers but you don’t have to stuff, bread … Continue reading
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