I am having a ridiculous love affair. It seems so silly to talk about it here, but I thought if I just talked it out a little, then maybe my cravings might lessen and we could all be a little happier, right? That’s how it works? Once you name a thing, it becomes less of a thing. Didn’t I read that somewhere? My love affair is with The Best Sandwich EVER! … [Read more...]
Easy Fast Holiday Side Dish Sausage and Rice
This Easy Fast Holiday Side Dish Sausage and Rice is perfect for the upcoming holidays, when company visits or for when you need a quick dinner dish! This simple TWO ingredient dish represents everything that was tough about my childhood. OK. I might be stretching it a little. You should check it out though. Just click on through. … [Read more...]
Rustic Blueberry Galette
Here comes a type of word you won’t find around here very much…. Galette.... it sounds so….. so FRENCH! Doesn’t it? It doesn't sound like Stokes County, North Carolina at all! You will laugh when you actually make Rustic Blueberry Galette and see what it is!! It is a pie without a pan! … [Read more...]
Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Do you know that saying, “Easy as Pie”? It should be “Easy as Cobbler!”. Nothing could be more simple than mixing some fresh fruit with sugar and flour and then topping with this simple batter. I promise that when you set it on the table, your family will exclaim, “You LOVE us SO!”. (Ok, not really, but that sounded fun, didn’t it?). … [Read more...]
Honey Chipotle Meatballs
Here you go – the perfect food for special occasions OR for every occasion! Seriously, Honey Chipotle Meatballs are that good. Want to know how I know? Because I have served these up on submarine rolls with provolone cheese melted over the top to my children and grandchildren and I have dished these up as a fancy little appetizer for a party. Honey Chipotle Meatballs are a success anyway you want … [Read more...]
Caprese Salad Appetizers
Remember last fall when I shared my Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Icing with you, the ones I made for my son’s wedding? Yeah they were SO good. Well, who knew that pumpkin cupcakes lead to caprese salad appetizers? I didn’t know it either! But through the magic of food blogs, here it is, a year later and this fall, we are planning for a baby shower! … [Read more...]
Chori-Pollo
Ya’ll – CHORI-POLLO is WHERE it is AT! This is my favorite dish when we visit a Mexican Restaurant! (sometimes called Shorty Chicken – don’t ask me why). A drooling mixture of chorizo sausage, chicken breast and the OMG white Mexican queso cheese served with Mexican rice and refried beans. One bite and BOOM! I just hit the floor. SO GOOD! … [Read more...]
Strawberry Toasted Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad
Seriously, ya’ll. Before spring leaves us completely, you HAVE to try this salad. This one, right here! You already know that I am on a strawberry kick (evidence -Strawberry shortcake and How to Make and Can Strawberry Jam ). OK. OK. I know, it has gone well beyond a kick. It is a full blown obsession at this point – Don't even say it. No need to assemble some friends for an … [Read more...]