This healthy fudge recipe is made with extra virgin coconut oil, honey, and a few other common pantry ingredients. It’s easy, and this is a tasty way to get the health benefits of extra virgin coconut oil and raw honey, which I’ll tell you more about at the bottom in just a second. If you’re…
The Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever
This IS the best meatloaf recipe ever…according to my son. “The kids in my class were CRAZY…they didn’t LIKE meatloaf! I couldn’t believe it. I guess it’s just because they had cafeteria meatloaf.” I’m generally not a fan of tooting-my-own-horn, but the other suggestion for a title was ‘meat muffins’…and that just didn’t sound appetizing….
Freezing Bacon II-Space Saver Option
A while back, I posted a kitchen tip on freezing bacon flat on a cookie sheet. This weekend, my man and I were making breakfast together, and he had a great idea for freezing bacon in a much smaller space. So I took a few snapshots for you. This is for everyone who has a…
Fajita Recipe
Mmmm…can you hear the lime fajita recipe sizzling? I crave good, savory food this time of year, and this is such a simple, quick dinner with loads of flavor. It’s a nice change from sugar cookies and cheeseballs. And it’s *fast*…as in ‘set the table before you start heating the pan’ fast. And delicious. It’s…
Mulled Cider Recipe
This is the perfect mulled cider recipe, and I don’t say that lightly…I’m actually not a big fan of spiced apple cider usually. But this recipe has a tartness that strikes a perfect balance with the sweet and spicy. My sister brought a steamy pot of this to Thanksgiving last year, and I’ve been dreaming…
8 Week Menu: Fall and Winter
The worst part about planning a menu is the part where you have to sit down and plan out what’s going to go on the menu. I hate that. I used to sit down every week, and relive the agony of ‘What’s for dinner?’ for an entire weeks worth of meals. While I’m not hugely…
Ranch Dressing Recipe & Mix
A good ranch dressing recipe is something every home cook should have in her recipe box. This is the one I have in my box. And it is GOOD! It’s is a ‘bulk’ recipe, so you’re making up a big batch that can be used as a seasoning in many other foods, as well…
Banana Pudding Recipe
Banana Pudding is one of the quintessential desserts in the Southeast. It’s a requirement for potluck suppers, and summer holiday meals. If you’ve never tried it, it should go on your dessert bucket list. Unlike trifles, banana pudding is at home hot or cold, and ranks in the top comfort foods for most Southerners. It…