A Little Bit of Everything
This is by far the best pimento cheese recipe I have ever tasted. I didn’t always like pimento cheese, and until I came across this recipe was only mildly interested in it. I grated my own cheese, and used the fine end of the grater. I really like smooth pimento cheese, but you can also use the side of the grater with the larger holes {Read More}
These little things are so versatile and you really can’t go wrong when cream cheese is involved. Our family usually just uses black olives, green chilies and cream cheese, but I’ve seen so many different variations. Everything from ham and cheese to sweeter versions for dessert. This is more of a method than a recipe, just throw whatever sounds good to you in the tortilla {Read More}
{ iPhone Picture } These are delicious. The fact that they took a whole 2 seconds (slight exaggeration) to throw together made them all that much more satisfying. Here are the short but sweet directions: Use a pastry brush to apply olive oil to each side of your corn tortillas Stack them back up and cut into 4′s Lay them flat on a baking sheet {Read More}
Back in April I posted about a salad bar lunch my Mom whipped up for us. She made these very simple, but out of this world, croutons Here is the recipe. ingredients house seasoning (garlic powder, salt, black pepper) French Bread – I had some left over from a meal so I froze it until I was ready to make these Extra virgin olive oil {Read More}
Here are a few go-to recipes that will keep all of your guests happy this weekend. If you make nothing else, try the grean bean bundles. You’ll love ‘em! Green Bean Bundles grocery list: -1 (12 slices) pack of bacon -2 cans of green beans -1 stick of butter -1 cup of brown sugar -1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder -1 teaspoon Sea Salt (or regular salt) {Read More}
All the ingredients are in the title We’ve always had basic rotel dip at every family function, but this was a new addition on Thanksgiving. It was a hit, so good! Aunt Melinda made it and I think I prefer the cream cheese over Velveeta even (gasp!). Ingredients: 3 (8oz) blocks of Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 can Rotel tomatoes 1 (16oz) Jimmy Dean Sausage Directions: {Read More}
Ingredients: 1 egg white 1 tablespoon vanilla 4 tablespoons water 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt Directions: Mix egg white, vanilla and water until frothy. In a separate bowl combine your sugar, cinnamon and salt. Combine the two bowls. Throw a pound of pecans in, coat well. Spread ‘em on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake at 250 for 1 {Read More}
I don’t have a picture of these because everyone ate them too quickly and my camera was in the other room. Seriously, they were gone like that (snapped my fingers…). Normally I wouldn’t try something so strange sounding, but I was pretty hungry and I’m glad I was. These were delicious! Ingredients: 1 Baguette, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive {Read More}
We have a relatively large family and therefore a larger than, what I would consider normal, menu. “The Aunts”, as we respectfully refer to my Mom and her Sisters, have a motto regarding this time of year: go big or go home. The presence of “The Aunts” is instantly felt when you’re in the same room as them, they’re crazy. Crazy fun & fabulous cooks {Read More}
This is another staple at our family functions, courtesy of my Aunt Melinda. We usually do half with jalapenos and half without for the kiddos MEXICAN FUDGE Mix the following ingredients in a large bowl: 4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese 4 cups of shredded monterrey jack cheese 6 eggs Carnation milk (not Pet) 5 oz. Take 9 X 12 pan and cover with Pam. {Read More}
Ingredients: -crescent roll dough -marinara sauce -pepperoni -mozzarella cheese easy, easy, yummy Take each individual crescent roll slice and place marinara sauce, cheese, pepperoni and whatever other toppings you’d like on the dough. Roll the dough up and seal the edges. Bake at 375 for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. (keep an eye on them, they brown pretty quickly)
These are great for an appetizer, side, to take to dinner at someone’s house, or anytime you have friends over. Bundles, roll ups, call ‘em what you want. They’re delicious! INGREDIENTS -1 (12 slices) pack of bacon -2 cans of green beans -1 stick of butter -1 cup of brown sugar -1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder -1 teaspoon Sea Salt (or regular salt) -1 Tablespoon Pepper {Read More}
