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May the 4th Recipes

Saturday is May 4th, so “Star War’s May the Fourth Be with You Party” is in the works. We will be watching Star Wars movies, and we keep...

Creamy Pasta with Ham and Peas

Springtime means Green Peas from the garden, or in my case a friend’s garden. I love this recipe as it comes together quickly. Hope you...

Paula Deen's Banana Puddin'

We went to Texas to see the Total Eclipse, and it was spectacular. My Uncle is an Astrophysics, so that made it so much fun. He taught us...

Date Nut Bread

My mother, Caleen Mawhinney, used to make this for my father.  She would spend an hour just pitting the dates and grinding them up.  Lots...

Shrimp Taco Bites

I love shrimp tacos. I found this impressive appetizer, and these will be perfect for Easter Dinner or Cinco de Mayo or BOTH! Shrimp Taco...

All American Apple Pie

Pie is fun to make for PI Day 3-14. Get it March 14 turns into 3.14. LOL! We will be having Pie shakes on Thursday 3-14 just for fun....

Colcannon Irish Mashed Potatoes

I was searching for Irish Recipes and this “Colcannon Irish Mashed Potatoes” came up. I love cabbage so it looked fun to me. My husband...

Danish Aebleskivers

What in the world is an Aebleskiver? Well, they are pancake balls with a surprise filling. They are amazing, but you have to own, or you...

Asian Chicken Salad

I was invited to a friend’s house and he served this amazing salad. I had forgotten how much I loved it. Hope you enjoy it too. Asian...

Asian Glazed Salmon

My son brought this recipe with him when he and his family came for a visit. My husband loves Salmon; he could live in Washington State...

Shrimp Cocktail Platter

The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and I like to make the food the host city is famous for. When I think of Las Vegas I remember...

Penne Pasta With Vodka Sauce

My Husband fell in love with Vodka Sauce at a local restaurant. The restaurant wasn’t sure if their Vodka was Gluten Free. (The bottle...

Chili Relleno Casserole

Something new for New Year’s Day Brunch. This is easy and can be made even easier if you buy canned Poblano Peppers. Use 4--7oz cans in...

Orange Dreamsicle Fudge

Christmas means time for Candy Making! I love this recipe, and in the fall, I make the Candy Corn version of the recipe. If you have a...

Turkey Gravy

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it is such an American tradition. It is weird to think that everyone is eating the same...

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means pies. I seriously make a pie for every person. Everyone has their favorite; this is...

Key Lime Pie

I am getting excited to go to Florida to my son and his family’s house for Thanksgiving. We do “Piesgiving” on Wednesday night so we can...

Chicken and Noodles

I love rotisserie chicken but there is a lot of chicken on that little guy. I found this great recipe and since Campbell’s now makes...

Beef Stroganoff

This is a fun and pretty fast dish to whip up. I have made it in an Instant pot if using a less tender cut of steak. My grandkids like...

MTN Dew Apple Dumplings

It is amazing how much fun BUT how much work it is to cook in Dutch Ovens. We made these desserts and had 4 Dutch Ovens going all at...

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