PIE comes in many forms, and in honor of National PI(E) Day let’s talk about PIZZA! I don’t know about you, but Sunday night pizza has been a “thing” in our family for years and years. And our winter Sundays spent in Florida are no different. So one Sunday I decided to treat some of […]
Bangers And Mash…My Irish Eyes Were Smiling!
It’s hard to believe, but this old Meemaw had never whipped up a batch of bangers and mash with onion gravy until last week. And as I ate that Irish dinner I became nostalgic for my dear old Irish relatives. The relatives I had known…and some I never knew. I never met my Grandpa Grady since […]
Friends and Food…A Perfect Combination
When we’re entertaining friends…I’m in my Happy Place. And there is no better combination than friends and food. This week has been a whirlwind of good food and good friends, so rather than tell you all about it, let me share some photos from the past week! I love to keep things simple when it […]
Smoked Ham And Bean Soup…It’ll Stick To Your Ribs!
If you’re looking for a hearty soup that will “stick to your ribs”…this Smoked Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect choice. It’s always a hit as the weather gets colder. (And God knows the weather in The Heartland is certainly cold enough right now!) The first time I ever tasted this awesome soup, […]
Slow Cooker Boneless Country Rib Sandwiches
I don’t know about you…but the the cost of meat is making me look for meals that don’t break the bank. Now, I love a good steak as much as the next cook, but I have found a really yummy cut of meat that makes delicious sandwiches…and still leaves some green in your wallet. Pick […]
Mama Cozzi’s Pizza
Sometimes…even cooks who LOVE to cook just need a break…and tonight that was ME! So here was our dinner tonight…along with a veggie packed salad for hubby… A Mama Cozzi’s Pizza from Aldi Grocery Store… But, of course, I had to “doctor it up” as my Mom used to say… So I […]
Pork Saffron Stir-Fry
Today was a beautiful day and when dinnertime arrived, I wanted something quick and healthy, so a stir-fry sounded perfect. First, I prepared a packet of yellow saffron rice, but instead of just boiling it, I placed the dry rice and seasonings in a saucepan and added a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and […]
Grilled Pork Loins with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Many people ask me how I prepare boneless pork loins for our tailgate parties…so here are the steps… First…12-24 hours before you want to eat it…thaw pork loins if frozen, and DRY THOROUGHLY with lots of paper towels! (This helps to keep the meat from “steaming” instead of roasting when grilled.) After […]
Penne Pasta With Sausage, Asparagus, & Mushrooms
As most of you know, I cook by “feel” and “taste”…NOT by following recipes! So when people ask for one of my invented recipes I have to figure out the measurements…or as close as I can make them. And this Penne Pasta dish is certainly one of those dishes! I hope you try this dish…The […]