Inspiration always comes to me in the form of cravings. I was really craving egg rolls, and not in the “I’ll have an egg roll on the side” kind of way, but in the “I’ll take a dozen egg rolls to go. No, I would not like to order an entrée. Load me me up…
Barbecue Seasoned Roasted Almonds
Almonds are the everyday snack food of champions, and these barbecue seasoned roasted almonds are the most amazing combination of salty, spicy, and just a bit of sweet.
Chopped Almond Banana Bread
This chopped almond banana bread is sweet, moist, and of course very cake like.
Easy Chili Con Carne
Chili is a great food. It is so hearty, easy to make, and a great crowd pleaser. It can also be used in so many ways. You can make a big batch and freeze it to have meals on hand. It can be the main dish served with cornbread on a cold day, a side…
Sparkling Lemon Ginger Punch
The Holidays are upon us, and parties abound. Nothing says festive quite like a great sparkling punch. I love to put something out for guests that is both beautiful and refreshing, and this Lemon Ginger Punch is an all around winner. It can be made up like a mock-tail, day time work or child friendly…
German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting
German Chocolate Cake Procrastibaking verb: When you have a million things to do, but ignore everything and bake. Print Recipe German Chocolate Cake Moist and delicious German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting Prep Time 45 Minues Cook Time 40 Minutes Servings Slices Ingredients Chocolate Cake 1 Package German’s Sweet Chocolate1/2 C Boiling Water1…
The Real Reasons We Eat Out
The end of the day rolls around, and we head home from work and activities. We walk through the door, drop our bags, kick off our shoes, send our kids towards the toy bin, letting the stress of the day literally fall away from us. Just as we are about to breathe a sigh…
Pumpkin Waffles
It is amazing how much the weather and the date on the calendar dictate what we crave. If you offered me pumpkin anything January through September, I could only enjoy it in the smallest quantities. Then the calendar changes to October, and BAM!! Give me pumpkin!!! Pumpkin pie, and toasted pumpkin seeds are a given,…
Fall off the Bone: Baby Back Ribs in the Oven
There really isn’t much to say about ribs, because ribs speak for themselves. I love all kinds, and these are the ultimate fall off the bone, eat me any time, spicey, tangy, dry rub and sauce, finger lickin, sauce in the corner of your mouth, whole roll of paper towel using, it is great to be American ribs! And that is all I have to say about it!
Spilt Pea Soup
I made this wonderful split pea soup, and briefly, with the table set with fresh bread, bowls of steaming green goodness, and the thermostat down a bit; it felt like fall. If you are from a warm climate, join the collective denial. It’s October darn it, and it is Fall.