Category: Blog
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Almost Heaven Cake
My dear, sweet neighbor makes this wonderful cake for my birthday every year. She swears she uses the low fat version of the vanilla pudding and cool whip but I usually end up eating the WHOLE thing and gaining 5 pounds. But, it is SOOOO delicious I just can’t help myself. I have no will-power…
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Cuban Black Beans
My parents best friends were from Cuba and lived in Tampa, Fl. We made trips to their home every few years and we always looked forward to being served a big pot of Cuban Black Beans and rice. At that time you could not find dried black beans here in the deep South so they…
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Aunt Willie Mae’s Banana Pudding
I was VERY fortunate as a child. Not only did I have a wonderful mother, my grandmother and my Aunt Willie Mae lived about 50 steps from our backdoor. My grandmother passed away when I was very young but my Aunt lived in this house (that my father built for them) until I was married.…
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Shrimp Boil
Nothing is easier or more fun to serve than a good ole shrimp boil. Throw everything in the pot, cook, drain and dump right in the middle of the table onto newspaper that has been spread to use as a table cloth and a easy clean up when everyone is finished. We have a grill…
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Kay’s Mexican Cornbread
My dear friend Kay makes this for so many of our gatherings and this cornbread is sooooo good. It is ALWAYS the hit of every party. It freezes well, a great compliment to many dishes or fantastic to eat just by itself. I will warn you ahead of time, it’s hard to eat just one…
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Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake
This is one of my recipe’s that I make each holiday season for my customers. I bake around 150 cakes, beginning the week after Thanksgiving. This is a easy recipe to whip up and very tasty. Directions: Beat 4 eggs in mixing bowl with electric mixer. Add water and oil; mix until blended. Add cake…
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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
If you are looking for a easy, quick, tasty recipe to feed a crowd, Cheesy chicken spaghetti will fit the bill…If you are cooking for two, the leftovers are great to put in the freezer for a quick week night supper. Directions: Fill large pot with water and 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tbsp.…
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Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta
We grill most nights in the summer and always include some type of vegetable on the grill. This is a quick way to use leftovers or just serve as the main course. Directions: Start a large pot of salted water on high heat. Add pasta and cook until el dente Prepare your grill for a…
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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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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…