Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cooker Bacon Apple BBQ Chicken
When I saw this recipe over at Closet Cooking, I knew the guys in my family would love it They are all about anything covered in BBQ sauce You can prep this very quickly, 5 minutes if you’re a good chopper 😉 Wrap chicken tenders in 1/2 to 1 slice of bacon, depending on size … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Sweet and Sour Chicken
Why get take-out when this mouthwatering chicken is just as easy to make, and you know exactly what’s in it~ Chicken, cornstarch, egg You dip chicken cubes into cornstarch and then in beaten egg and into a skillet to brown when they have browned on one side turn over to brown the other side. Don’t … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Chocolate Chip Walnut Shortbread
This is almost a 5 minute prep recipe The speedy secret is the shortbread crust….shhhh….don’t tell Yep, it’s good ole crescent rolls Bake the crust for 8 minutes Then top with a mix of corn syrup, butter, sugar, walnuts, vanilla and an egg. Top with chocolate chips Back in the oven for about 20 minutes … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Salami Carbonara
Carbonara…it just might be the ultimate comfort food….😋 If you’ve never made Carbonara, it’s a great thing to have in your repertoire It’s the dish that chefs make most often for themselves after a long day in the kitchen It’s heavenly satisfying, a cinch to throw together, and a hit with all appetites If you … Continue reading
Secret Recipe Club, Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
This month my Secret Recipe Club assignment is Little Bit of Everything. Julie lives in the midwest and loves to cook, travel and garden. She also collects cookbooks and spoons- Fun collections! Roasted Kale and Arugula Salad really appealed to me, and how about Honey Cinnamon Creme Brulee, yum! Ultimately I decided on Pumpkin Oatmeal, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cook Cantaloupe Jam
When I saw this recipe on Pinterest I was so intrigued, I couldn’t wait to try it It’s so SIMPLE It’s like MAGIC It’s like you have a KITCHEN FAIRY! SHHH! Don’t tell anyone that your slow cooker did all the work and that all you did was cook the melon and pureé it in … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Maple Sausage Cheese Grits
Okay, this more of an idea than a brilliant culinary creation… It’s just sausage mixed with cheese grits But!!! You jazz up the flavor profile by using Maple sausage and your favorite tangy cheeses Brown the sausage make the grits according to package directions Here’s where the fun begins! Add butter and lots of cheese … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Almond Peach Dumplings
I made this twice in one week…that’s how good and easy it is During baking, the butter and sugar cause the dough and the fruit to transform into a heavenly dumpling All you need is a roll of crescent roll dough, 2-3 peaches, almond extract, sugar and butter Toss your peaches in boiling water for … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Lazy Day Grape Salad
This salad is an old fashioned favorite that appears at many luncheons, showers, teas, pot lucks and BBQs It goes together in minutes, keeps for several days in the fridge, and is usually the first dish to be gobbled up on the buffet The quantities are easily adjusted, you can make enough for 2 or … Continue reading
Holidays, Flag Day Red White and Blueberry Crostata
Happy Flag Day! Get out your red white and blueberries! You can whip this up in no time to enjoy today! This is the SECRET, brush the pastry liberally with almond extract You will swoon with delight when you taste this! Wave a flag! You might also want to try this with peaches as in … Continue reading
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