Author: Pamela
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Blueberry-Oat Muffins
Blueberries are one fruit that I am very fond of and one fruit that I have success growing in my garden. Preserving them is easiest in the freezer, layering them on a cookie sheet to freeze then transferring them to a container for later use. This recipe is one of my favorite’s. I hope you…
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Fiesta Taco Seasoning Mix
I am trying to use less prepackaged mixes in my kitchen and came across this recipe. The website is www.theyummylife.com/taco-seasoning-mix. Be sure to visit this site and check out Monica’s recipes that use this versatile seasoning for more than just taco’s. If you want to make this for a gift, she also has tags that you can…
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Brown Butter Pecan Tart
Is there any better Southern dessert than a piece of pecan pie with a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream? Oh YES, this brown butter pecan tart with vanilla ice cream. My dear friend Sherry sent this to me a few weeks back telling me it was the VERY best pecan pie recipe that…
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Herbed Leek Gratin
I just can’t explain the pleasure it brings to walk out to your garden and pick something for that evenings meal. Knowing that you planted that seed and nurtured that plant until it produced something for your family is very rewarding. I found this wonderful recipe in my garden guide and recipe book, Better Homes…
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Canned Green Beans
Living here in the deep South canning is a much safer way to preserve our garden crops in comparison to freezing them. There is always that threat of a hurricane and being without electricity for 2-3 weeks or the issue of having enough space in your freezer. I must say, I enjoy canning. Not only…
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Sauteed Fresh Green Beans and Leeks
Gardening is one of the most rewarding hobbies that I have. I am still always amazed every time a flower blooms or a vegetable produces, not to mention the reward of being able to walk to my garden and decide what will be prepared for that day’s meal. Today’s meal brought me quite a surprise.…
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Bloody Mary Mix
Bloody Mary’s have always been my cocktail of choice. Since our recent visit to New Orleans, I have been thinking of preparing my favorite recipe for this drink. This is by far, the very best recipe I have found and is fantastic with or without the vodka. It keeps indefinitely but I usually freeze half…
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Dilled Peas and Almonds
When I was growing up my sister always insisted that I eat my English peas that she prepared from a can. I hated them. It was always a battle to get them down, but to please her, I always did. When I started gardening, I decided to grow fresh peas only because I loved how they…
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Ranch Style Chicken Casserole
This recipe was given to me by my husband’s Aunt Ann. I have adapted it somewhat by using roasted bell peppers in lieu of green bell peppers and adding corn and black beans. Directions: Cover chicken with water in a large stock pot. Boil chicken until done approximately 20-30 minutes, de-bone and cut in 1-2 inch…
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Bruschetta Chicken
This is a recipe from Weight Watchers (7 Points- Plus) that my family loves and I prepare often. It is super easy and quick, so it is a great dish to prepare after a long day at work. Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix undrained tomatoes with stuffing mix and garlic and set aside.…
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New York Cheesecake
One of Martha Stewart’s guest prepared this cheesecake on her show years ago and I wrote down the directions as she was preparing this dish. I do not remember her name but many, many thanks to her because this is absolutely the very best cheesecake recipe that I have found. Did I mention that cheesecake is my…
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Frittata
We make a frittata most Saturday mornings around our home because I can throw it all together, put it in the oven and start on my chores while it is baking. If it is a lazy Saturday morning, sit on the front porch with a good cup of coffee and a great magazine, which…