$$ Frugal Friday $$Pumpkin Pie Pancakes with Pumpkin Maple Syrup
Tara on Sep 29th 2011
What could be better on a crisp fall morning than my own creation of Pumpkin Pie Pancakes served with hot Pumpkin Maple Syrup? Pumpkin Pie Pancakes for dinner! Trust me, these pancakes are worth the effort! And serving pancakes for dinner once a week is another Frugal Friday tip! 3 cups All-purpose Flour 2-½ teaspoons […]
Easy Chicken Broccoli Bake
Tara on Sep 28th 2011
Here’s a tasty recipe for the hurried cook made with canned chicken breast, and bagged broccoli. Add some cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar, and a buttery cracker crumb topping and dinner is prepared in a snap! And this casserole is perfect for these chilly fall evenings. Too bad we didn’t have any leftovers when […]
Meatless Monday – Fried Zucchini with Lemon Aioli Dipping Sauce
Tara on Sep 26th 2011
One of our favorite places do dine on a special occasion is Maggiano’s. My favorite menu item is a simple appetizer – Fried Zucchini! Although Maggiano’s recipe remains a secret – I’ve come pretty close to duplicating this favorite and couldn’t wait to share it. I am also tempted to use yellow squash in place […]
Reese’s Peanut Butter S’mores
Tara on Sep 22nd 2011
When I updated my Facebook status last week to, “Just had my first S’more of this season – a Reese’s Peanut Butter S’more” I had many people comment that they have never tried one. This recipe is too good not to share with others. I consider it one of my top contributions to humanity. And […]
Salted Caramel Fondue
Tara on Sep 20th 2011
Last month I had a “hen party” here at the house. For those of you not familiar with Southern talk – “hen party” refers to a gathering of females for any named purpose which includes lots of laughing (clucking) and gabbing, good food, great friends and often the selling of some product said females think […]
Meatless Monday Black Eyed Pea Salad
Tara on Sep 19th 2011
Black Eyed Pea Salad It’s Monday again and time for another Meatless Monday post. I’ve never really been a fan of black eyed peas, but this salad is incredible. Before passing judgement – be brave, be bold, and try it! I served this as a salad, but you could also serve it as a salsa/dip […]
Aunt Polly’s Fresh Apple Cake
Tara on Sep 15th 2011
Aunt Polly was a true Southern Belle in her younger days. And she aged with grace and patience and class. And she was a wonderful cook too. I have her hand written recipe for Fresh Apple Cake safely tucked behind A in my recipe box. Having a hand written recipe means a lot to me. […]
Meatless Monday – Grandmother’s Squash Puppies
Tara on Sep 12th 2011
I just love my Grandmother. She recently celebrated her 93rd birthday and assured me that she has lived a LONG time. Although she has slowed down a bit in recent years, her mind is as sharp as a tack. And her sharp mind is complimented by her quick wit. She makes me laugh out loud. […]
$$ Frugal Friday $$ Iced Coffees
Tara on Sep 9th 2011
This post is for all of my frugal minded cooking friends who like coffee treats and are tired of spending big bucks for a Venti concoction. In my opinion Starbucks should be called Fivebucks because that’s about what is will cost for a Venti sized drink. If you feel that 5 bucks is too many […]
Meatless Monday – Old Fashioned Southern Fried Okra
Tara on Sep 5th 2011
One of my favorite traditional Southern dishes is Fried Okra. Honestly, I could make a meal with Fried Okra. Fresh okra makes the best fried okra. I grew up picking okra from my paternal and maternal granparents’ gardens as well as our own family garden. And I picked up a batch at the farmers market to […]
