Asian Salad
Tara on Dec 26th 2009
Asian Salad is pictured above with kabobs, rice and fruit. I fixed this when we went to the beach last spring. I used to take this salad to our Sunday Potluck Lunches at church. I could chop the greens and place in a Zip-Lock bag the night before. I would mix up the dressing and […]
Breakfast Croissants
Tara on Dec 24th 2009
This is a family favorite of ours. When my dad was terminally sick with cancer, many people brought food to our house. Here in the south, that’s all we know to do in such cases – cook and pray. Anyway, our neighbor, Nancy Jones made a basket of these croissants and brought them over, warm […]
Night Before Christmas Sticky Butterscotch Buns YUM!!
Tara on Dec 21st 2009
If you don’t have time to make Better Cinnamon Rolls, this recipe is the next best thing to serve on Christmas morning. I got this recipe a long time ago from my dear friend Betsy. Hi Betsy! Be sure you get all the ingredients when you make that last grocery store run. Sometimes the Cook N Serve […]
Cousin Kelly’s Organic Peanut Butter
Tara on Dec 19th 2009
For most of my growing up years, I was an only child. I remember being so very bored at home, and wanting someone to play with. I cherished the times during summer breaks when my cousin Kelly and I would spend a week at Grandmother’s house. We would giggle and laugh for hours. I also […]
Mother-In-Law’s Boiled Custard
Tara on Dec 18th 2009
Mother-In-Law’s Boiled Custard What’s the difference between egg nog and boiled custard?? I’ve often thought of egg nog as a northern drink, and of boiled custard being the southern choice. I’ve been told that egg nog is the “spirited” drink. After researching this topic I’ve found that both these holiday drinks are frequently spiked. Here’s […]
Christmas Cathedral Windows
Tara on Dec 16th 2009
I’d never heard of Cathedral Windows as a food, until I started dating the guy who’d later become my husband. His mother would make these every Christmas. They are so easy and incredibly tasty. Like many of my favorites, these can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve. In […]
Peanut Crock Pot Candy Clusters
Tara on Dec 15th 2009
Peanut Crock Pot Candy Clusters When you’ve had a taste of this delectable confection you won’t believe how simple it is. You’ll be amazed how it always comes out & never fails. 1 – One pound jar of Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts 1 – One pound jar of Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts 1 – […]
Cheese Dreams
Tara on Dec 14th 2009
Here’s another recipe from my mother-in-law. I don’t think I’ve had any other treats similar to these. They are fantastic and easy to make. Although Cheese Dreams compliment many soups and chili when served in place of crackers, they are delicious by themselves. They make terrific gifts too, when wrapped in clear bags and tied […]
TaraCooks.com Finally Meets Pioneer Woman
Tara on Dec 9th 2009
When Pioneer Woman announced last year she was going to release a cookbook this year, I was beyond excited. I have been visiting www.thepioneerwoman.com regularly for about 3 years now and Pioneer Woman is one of the inspirations for this food blog. Later, when I found out Pioneer Woman would be on book tour, I […]
Home Made Granola
Tara on Dec 8th 2009
Making Granola is so easy and economical. Granola also makes a terrific gift. The recipe needs 2 or 2 ½ cups of nuts. You can vary the type of nuts to suit your own taste buds. I have used sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and pecans in various combinations. 3 cups rolled oats (not […]
