I mentioned in the previous post that my family is on a muffin kick right now. I think it is a great way to incorporate some fruit or veggies into a meal that used to consist of mainly cold cereal on our busy mornings. These banana muffins have been a popular addition… Read More
Wow, that’s a mouthful. These little babies got a HUGE reaction out of my kids today. They LOVED them. And when my kids LOVE something that I make, I say that’s a WIN! I have been playing around with muffin recipes lately. I think they will be something easy to have for breakfast once… Read More
Hands down, our absolute favorite syrup is Buttermilk Syrup. (Pictured here on Apple Cinnamon Pancakes.) It’s amazing. We love it on pancakes, waffles, french toast, aebleskivers, etc. But it would also be yummy on ice cream or cakes, pretty much anywhere. This syrup is super easy to make, and it only uses one… Read More
My sister-in-law hails from the great state of Ohio. (I’ve never been there, not really sure if it’s great or not, but I’m willing to give it the benefit of the doubt.) Anyway, Ohio does have buckeyes. Those nuts were the inspiration for someone to come up with this recipe. Which made its way to… Read More
Has anyone else ever been afraid of making pie crusts? No, just me? Hmmm. Well, I am no longer afraid. I have fallen in love with my food processor all over again. This pie crust recipe came together just beautifully, with the help of my food processor. Now, you can definitely make this without a… Read More
Note: Not sure where these photos have gone… I’m working on getting them back. 🙁 My family has been making these for as long as I can remember, and they are oh-so-good. So, first off you mix your bread crumbs together with some milk -to let them soften. It makes for a softer meatball.… Read More
Dominican Republic Rice and Beans, paired with Chili Relleno Meatballs My sister used to have a neighbor who was from the Dominican Republic. She taught my sister to make this dish, who then taught me. For some perspective, imagine a woman from another country teaching YOU to make something with no measurments, just adding a… Read More
So, last week I had the pleasure of making a fun safari cake for a cute little 4 year old girl. Her mother happens to be a FABULOUS photographer and she shared these pics with me. (You all know I can’t take a good picture to save my life.) This was my first attempt at… Read More
Buttermilk Biscuits These are my absolute favorite biscuits. They are flaky and buttery. And they taste amazing. You start by adding the dry ingredients with the cold butter. Using a pastry dough cutter, work the butter and flour until the butter has been broken into small pieces. Add the buttermilk and stir until fully… Read More
This was a favorite breakfast of mine as a child. Now, I make it for my own family, and they love it, too! Meet Egyptain One-Eyes. Start with sliced bread and a cookie/biscuit cutter. Make sure the cutter fits in the middle of the bread without cutting any of the crust off. Cut… Read More
This is my new favorite side dish. Baked Beans Sounds simple, right? Well it is simple, and delish, and you should totally make them. Start with some bacon. Cooked and crumbled. Then sautee some onion in a little of the bacon grease, I like to add a little butter to those cooking onions, too. Then put the… Read More
So I just got back from my big summer vacation out West. While I was there I was treated to lots of yummy food. My little sis, Kayla, brought lots of appetizers and this yummy drink. She said it was like a virgin Mojito, or something… I have no idea what a mojito is,… Read More
So, turns out it’s really hard to post new recipes when your computer isn’t working… Right now I’m using an old computer that doesn’t always cooperate, so we’ll see how this goes. These Chicken Fajitas are so good. They are a little different from traditional fajitas because they have beans in them. But, I love… Read More
Burgers are probably as American as it gets, when it comes to food. These Chili and Cheese Stuffed burgers should be the reward for everyone who comes to America, or takes the citizenship test. “Congrats, welcome! Here have this and fully understand the reason why you have chosen to come to this amazing country.” (it’s the burgers…) Or something… Read More
Here is a quick and easy recipe for teriyaki chicken. Cooking it on the grill adds more great flavor, but you can easily cook it under the broiler as well. Mix soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and ground ginger in a small mixing bowl. Pour that over the raw chicken, I used chicken tenders, and let marinate… Read More
One of all-time favorites. Here’s what you need. Plus some water, that didn’t make it into the picture. Combine the butter, water, and cocoa in a medium sized pot. Bring them to a boil.Pour the boiling mixture over the pre-mixed flour and sugar, and stir to combine. Add the remaining ingredients: buttermilk, eggs, baking soda,… Read More