Cooking

Cooking, Dinner

Meaty 6 Layer Taco Dip

This the season for football parties and man approved snacks . . . no more kale smoothies, ants on a log, granola or “skinny” versions of chili but lots of meaty and hearty meals that will leave you wanting to sit and watch football and […]

Casserole, Cooking

Ground Beef Rice Casserole

We can all agree that casserole recipes are very comforting and ideal for family dinners. I have been making such a recipe for a very long time, and I always make it in a large batch to freeze the leftovers and have food ready to […]

Desserts

Best Homemade Strawberry Cake

This homemade strawberry cake recipe truly stands out from the average strawberry cake thanks to its fresh flavor and bright pink color. Rather than relying on artificial flavors or frozen berries that release water, this recipe uses fresh local strawberries that have been cooked into […]

Desserts

Chewy Nutty Squirrel Bars

Who doesn’t love those pesky squirrels trying to sneak a nibble from the bird feeder? Well, this time we’re taking a cue from those nut hoarders and whipping up a stash of our own squirrelly treats to hide from the family. We like to call […]

Bread

Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze

An Irresistible Quick Bread for Any Time of Day The Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze is an irresistible quick bread bursting with sunny citrus flavor and sweet, jammy blueberries. This easy loaf can be enjoyed at any time of day – for breakfast, as […]

Desserts

Granny Cake

If you have a sweet tooth like me, this Granny Cake recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. The white cake base mixed with crushed pineapple and pecan brown sugar topping makes for a perfectly balanced sweet and crunchy dessert. I’ve been enjoying this cake […]

Cake, Cooking

DO NOTHING CAKE

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again–I am NOT a morning person.  I am that person who has to set five different alarms every morning to make sure I get up (5:00am… 5:30am.. 6:00am… you get the picture!). This is kind of a problem […]

Casserole, Cooking

Squash Casserole Recipe

Squash casserole is one of those staples of a Southern table, be that Sunday supper, holidays, church picnics and everything in between.  It’s one of those quintessential Southern dishes.  There are so many variations, but this one is mine. Southern cooks everywhere have a version […]

Chicken, Cooking

Chicken Fried Steak

I have a friend. And she lives in the south. And my friend from the south told me about Chicken Fried steak one day. And now life will never be the same.  I found something that Mr.D literally could.not.get.enough.of. He ate it all. Every last […]

Cake, Cooking

Chocolate Bundt Cake

Children, adults, and senior citizens – everybody loves cake. From special occasions such as birthday and graduation parties, work promotions, and marriage ceremonies, cake has been playing an important part in celebrations for centuries, such that it is now somewhat unthinkable to have a joyous […]

Cooking, Dinner

Easy Baked Spaghetti

This is a version of spaghetti my mom made when I was growing up. She put Kraft cheese slices on top rather than mozzarella before popping it in the oven. My brother and I loved it, and it makes me extremely happy to think about. As […]