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…
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…
Custard Recipe
Real, homemade custard makes my heart flitter-flutter. It’s pure, creamy goodness cannot be sullied by its unfortunate name. Custard is essentially a homemade vanilla pudding, using eggs and corn starch as a thickener. It can be used in all sorts of thigh busting, fanny growing, lip smacking desserts.Homemade custard is amazing served with fresh berries;…
Dill Pickle Coleslaw Recipe
I don’t love coleslaw, but this dill pickle coleslaw recipe is *GOOD*. My kids even like it! It’s tart and twangy and pickle-ish. It’s the perfect side dish for summer eatin’…brilliant with BBQ, delicious on chili dogs, and yummy on fish tacos.This is what you’ll need to make it: Cabbage (or pre-cut coleslaw mix), onion,…
Garlic Chicken Recipe
Of all the garlic chicken recipes out there, this is my favorite. But you should know three things. First, I confess that I have never, ever have used anywhere close to 40 cloves in this dish, and it always turns out fantastic. Second, this is awesome…if you have never tasted roasted garlic, then you’re majorly missing…
Focaccia Bread Recipe
This is the simplest focaccia bread recipe ever! “What is that?” Well, focaccia is sort of like a sauce-less, cheese-less pizza. That sounded a lot less charming that I meant it…I think I can do better. Focaccia is It’s like a breadstick that is the size of a pizza, but it has all kinds of…