I love to entertain and I’m always looking for new recipes to try out on my family and friends. (Thank goodness they’re willing to let me experiment a little in the kitchen!) Fortunately, I haven’t had too many disasters. Some dishes are okay and some are really good….this one is definitely a keeper! Try it for your […]
I found this recipe as I paged through the latest Food Network magazine and decided to give it a try. I’ve made queso many times before…cut up a block of Velveeta, dump in a can of Rotel, turn on the microwave for a few minutes and VOILA! You have queso. Well…not anymore. Fresh cilantro, fresh […]
Until recently, kettle corn was one of those snacks I could only find at festivals or country fairs. You’ve probably seen it, too…some guy in a tent creating that sweet, salty popcorn goodness in a big kettle (hence the name Kettle Corn)….then filling those GIGANTIC bags that you just have to buy. Well….I just have […]
I know Autumn is here…and tomato season is over (at least in my neck of the woods), but I had to share this recipe. It just can’t wait until next Summer. It’s too good to keep to myself!! And even if the tomatoes aren’t growing in your backyard, store bought tomatoes made this way will […]
I DON’T FRY AT HOME! At least that’s what I tell my husband whenever he threatens to buy me a “Fry Daddy” so I can make him homemade onion rings. I’m fat enough!! We get that stuff sometimes when we go out! I’m not gonna start making it at home!! Of course, when my oldest […]
I never used to like guacamole. I tried it many times when we’d go out for Mexican food (my husband’s favorite), but the stuff they serve in most of the restaurants we frequent just doesn’t have much flavor. Well…my feelings about guacamole have changed. About four or five years ago, I made this recipe for […]