Author: Pamela
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Flower of the Week: Coreopsis
Scientific name: Asteraceae Coreopsis is one of my favorite flowers in spring and early summer. A genus of Daisy-like plants, they are excellent for the borders of your flower beds. Most are native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. They are not the least bit fussy about soil but are suppose to be planted…
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Egg & Spinach Bake
This is such a easy, beautiful dish to prepare for breakfast or brunch. Directions: Butter or spray ramekins to prevent sticking. Layer 1 or 2 handfuls of baby spinach in bottom of ramekins. Crack 2 eggs on top of the spinach. Sprinkle with salt & pepper Top with feta cheese. Bake at 325 degrees until…
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Appleless Apple Pie
My husband was fortunate enough to have his Granny live with his family when he was growing up. She was a wonderful cook and this pie was one of his favorites. We could not find her recipe, but I was able to find this one on-line. I think this is the original recipe from the Ritz cracker…
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Lighter Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Directions: Grill chicken breast on top of stove on grill pan; cut into 2 inch pieces. Lay broccoli florets on baking pan, pour 1 tbsp. olive oil over the broccoli and toss with hands to coat thoroughly. Roast in a 425 degree oven until crisp tender about 15-20 minutes. Cook pasta in pot of boiling water…
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Canned Okra and Tomatoes
One of the rewards from canning your own vegetables, you are in control on the amount of salt or other ingredients that we need to watch our intake of. This recipe is a great way to use up the tomato crops and no salt in this one. Directions: Wash Okra and cut into into 1″…
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My Potato Salad
For all family events, I am always asked to bring the potato salad. Wanting to share my recipe, I finally put pen to paper and wrote down the ingredients and amounts that I used. I really think boiling the red skinned potato’s whole with the skin on is what makes my salad a little different…
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Basic Canned Tomato Salsa
If you have never canned before, I highly suggest visiting the internet site National Center for Home Food Preservation for detailed instructions on using boiling water canners. To can the salsa, you will use a water bath process. It is very important that you pay close attention to the sterilization of your jars and lids…
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This salad is a staple in my refrigerator during the summer. Not only is it delicious but is a great dish to use the abundance of tomato’s, cucumbers and banana peppers from my garden. This salad is great by itself but I also serve it on a lettuce bed adding walnuts and blueberries. You…
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Easy Blueberry Turnovers
A easy recipe to use some of my fresh picked blueberries! Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle board with flour, coat each side with enough flour to keep from sticking. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry to enlarge about 1-2 inches on all sides, turning to keep from sticking. Take pizza cutter…
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Potato & Gouda Cheese Casserole
For a quick, easy potato dish, this is my go to recipe. I always slice the potato’s and onion’s with my handy dandy mandolin and then just layer in a casserole dish. Make your cheese sauce, pour over your potato’s and you have a quick fantastic dish. Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice potato’s…
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Tomato-Cheddar Spread
Directions: Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in cheese and pimiento. Serve with Crackers or on sandwiches. Note: Pre-shredded cheese is NOT recommended for this recipe.
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Strawberry Cream Freeze
Summer time has definitely arrived here on the Gulf Coast. Not only are we having the dreaded high temperatures, the humidity is horrible. I swear you could melt outside if not careful. It is time for the cool or frozen desserts in this household and this one is so easy, delicious and can be served…