Sweet Endings

Pecan Pie Bars

Bites of goodness, instead of the pie.  We had two new dessert items on the menu for our Thanksgiving feast.  I made these yummy bars.  Close your eyes and imagine freshly baked shortbread topped with homemade pecan pie.  Ok, open your eyes and start baking! We like this as an alternative to traditional pecan pie.… Continue reading Pecan Pie Bars

Soups

Family Wellness Soup

My friend, Lee, came to the rescue when my family was suffering from cold and flu.  Doorbell rings and a Dutch oven of this "magic" soup appears.  The taste is divine and we are thankful she shared this recipe with us.  Regular chicken noodle, this is not.   The flavors are divine. Let this soup be your… Continue reading Family Wellness Soup

Soups

Cheeseburger Soup

Hearty and delish. This soup will warm your bones on a crisp night. Stocked full of veggies, with a light cheese base. Everything in this soup can be altered to accommodate your waistline. Soup's On! 1/2 lb of lean ground beef or ground turkey (really good with turkey) 1 c. chopped white onion (I use… Continue reading Cheeseburger Soup

Crock Pot · Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Soup's on! The recipe below started in Trisha Yearwood's kitchen, then to Food Network, then in the hands of my soup/crockpot friend, Patti. Sweet Patti (along with her husband Bob) have a showroom at the Dallas Market and wows her customers with her "soup lunch." I have indulged in many of Patti's soups, but this… Continue reading Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cakes · Desserts

Cream of Coconut Cake

Social media has become a resourceful outlet for new recipes. Shirley posted this recipe on Facebook last week. Thankfully, Debbie made it within a couple of days for her dinner group. The results are in. It is a keeper. Need a quick and easy dessert? 5 ingredients makes this an economical bite of sweetness! 1… Continue reading Cream of Coconut Cake

On the Side

Surprise Cornbread

This time of year, a hint of Fall in the air. Recipes come along and we save them for a rainy day, a holiday addition, and for the sake of trying something new. How good can cornbread be? Our sister in law passed on this recipe to us. Don't let the broccoli scare you (or… Continue reading Surprise Cornbread

Salads

THE Salad

I have a standing rule: no salads at my parties. This is the one exception. Cathy happily brings this always requested salad to complete the perfect menu. Seriously, this salad is so good...I like to call it the UN salad. We all know that salads are always best when someone else makes it. Her husband… Continue reading THE Salad

Appetizers · Dips

Tailgate Homemade Salsa

No tailgate is complete without an overachieving fan! This recipe is the exception. Homemade is a loose term. We use canned petite diced tomatoes. If you prefer to use fresh tomatoes, knock yourself out. We have tested many salsas over the years. We have Julie to thank for her winning recipe. Game on! This salsa… Continue reading Tailgate Homemade Salsa

Appetizers · Pick-Em-Ups

Bacon Wrapped Cocktail Weiners

For the serious football fans in your household. Three ingredients, done. Bacon, enough said. Make ahead, I'm in. Always a hit. Game on! 1 package of cocktail wieners 1 cup of brown sugar (or so) 1 package of bacon Cover a cookie sheet with foil. Wrap 1/3 slice of bacon around cocktail wiener and secure… Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Cocktail Weiners

Poultry

Caribbean Jerk Marinated Chicken

Close your eyes and dream you are on the beaches on Jamaica. After a few minutes in the kitchen, you will realize you have made a great chicken dish with little effort. Spices are well balanced in this recipe. 3 T. Carribean Jerk Seasoning (found in the spice section) 3 T. vegetable oil 2 T.… Continue reading Caribbean Jerk Marinated Chicken