Blog • Loaves and Dishes

Orange Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Admit it. You haven’t heard about coffee cake since around about 1978, right? But why? It’s so delicious with fluffy cinnamon cake, gooey sticky syrup and a creamy luscious icing? Where did the coffee cake go? I don’t know, but I promise, one taste of Orange Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake and you will be hooked all over again! ...

Summer Cherry Tomato Salad

Every summer, like a real derelict with a humongous tomato problem, I hoard every beautiful homegrown plump red tangy tomato I can find. You too? Great! I need some friends to share in my addictions. This recipe comes in handy for a bumper crop of cherry tomatoes which should be bumpering right about now! Summer Cherry Tomato Salad! ...

Southern Fried Potatoes and Onions

“I’m not fancy, my favorites are cornbread, pinto beans and Southern Fried Potatoes and Onions”, said my new 92 year old friend when asked about her favorite foods. “Yeah, me too”, I agreed. Southern Fried Potatoes and Onions ...

Blow Your Mind Meatballs

Who is the “they” who say, “The best things in life are worth waiting for”? Were they talking about this meatball recipe? Did “they” know that I have been performing kitchen experiments to find the perfect meatball recipe for YEARS? It’s starting to feel a little “Truman showish” around here - so, I’ll just get on with the Blow Your Mind Meatballs. ...

The Secret to Perfect Chicken Fried Steak

That southern country wonder: Chicken Fried Steak. It is the best meal you ever cooked or the worst frustration you ever encountered. Have you ever tried to make a perfectly breaded chicken fried steak only to have all of the breading to slip off in the frying pan? How about yucky clumpy gravy? Yeah - I’ve done it too - but not anymore because I'm sharing The Secret to Perfect Chicken Fried ...

Fried Green Tomato Parmigiana

Always say yes to the Fried Green Tomatoes - that is a RULE for life so write it down! But… what about the Eggplant? Ummmmm. Well…… no. Not a fan. So, how about we substitute Fried Green Tomatoes for the Eggplant in a simple but OH SO DELICIOUS Fried Green Tomato Parmigiana? YES! ...

Old Fashioned Lemon Chess Pie

When life gives you lemons don’t make lemonade! Be happy and make an old fashioned lemon chess pie! Then just say, “Thanks life!” ...

CHORIQUESO DIP

Choriqueso Dip. Let’s holler it out! CHORIQUESO DIP! So simple, so delicious, so EASY. This dip will be your choice the next time you have company over, go to a pool party, play cards or watch TV by yourself! Personally, I think the best use of this dip is to make some for the best person in the world - YOU! Come on, I’ll show you how! WHAT IS CHORIQUESO DIP ANYWAY? You might be ...