I have to admit that this is not my recipe or even a salad I made. Instead, I am featuring today a great tasting salad that my daughter Velvet Craigo last night brought for a dinner at our house. Velvet cooks like ma so it was an experiment that worked.Read More →

This variation on the typical Thanksgiving Yam is sweet and savory. It has some of the flavor of traditional candied yams without being overly sweet. Here’s what you’ll need. 2 large fresh yams 4 pieces of thick cut Smokey Bacon 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup sliced raw pecans 1/4Read More →

1 3/4 cup flour 1 3/4 cup oatmeal 1 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup melted butter 2 cups chopped dates 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup chopped pecans In a small sauce pan combine dates, sugar, water and nuts. Cook on medium heat stirringRead More →

This Shrimp Alfredo has a few more extra ingredients than a traditional sauce. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 lb frozen cooked shrimp – tails removed. 30-40 count bag olive oil to coat skillet 3 thinly sliced Baby Bella mushrooms 1/4 cup cut up fresh basil 1/4 cup cut fresh spinachRead More →

This is a simple recipe using a slow cooker to prepare a pork loin. Finishing it with Smokey Mushroom Gravy makes it rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed red potatoes (skins on) and cranberry sauce on the side. Here’s what you’ll need: Boneless pork loin Fresh ground blackRead More →

This is a simple soup. Hits the spot on a cold day. It’s rich and filling and delicious. Here’s what you’ll need: 12 Baby Bella mushrooms (very thinly sliced) 1 finely sliced shallot 2 tablespoons real butter 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon spicy sea salt 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauceRead More →

I love making recipes that have been passed down from people I’ve been lucky enough to have had in my life. This wonderful, buttery almond bar was one of my favorites made by my beloved cousin Lynne Johnson. I miss Lynne and making these from a recipe written in herRead More →

We love salmon at our house. While there are a variety of methods in cooking this delicious fish, a simple way is wrapped in tin foil on the grill. This is what you’ll need. One large boneless filet of salmon Olive oil to coat salmon 2 tablespoons hot paprika seaRead More →

This is not your typical tuna sandwich .The extra ingredients give it a burst of flavors that compliment one another. Here’s What You’ll Need 1 large can Albacore tuna (packed in water) drained 4 tablespoons real mayonnaise 1 green onion chopped 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 10 pimento stuffed greenRead More →

Chicken Tortilla Soup is always a crowd pleaser. When it’s a simple recipe like this one; all the better. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts shredded Water to cover chicken 2 cups chicken broth 2 cans diced tomatoes 2 cans black beans including liquid  2 cupRead More →