Category: Course
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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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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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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…
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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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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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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.…