Dinner

Roasted Chicken With Orange And Cardamom

I love making roast chicken of some sort especially when I really don't feel like making a whole bunch of things. Roast chicken with a side salad or some roasted veggies and that is a wrap for me. lol. When I am entertaining I do make this recipe with a whole chicken and it is… Continue reading Roasted Chicken With Orange And Cardamom

Dinner

New Orleans Style Shrimp

I love seafood. Growing up my family and I were always going to the beach. Wether it was in Florida, Savannah, Myrtle Beach, Louisiana, or in South Alabama we always loved visiting the fresh seafood restaurants or shops. There is just something about being on the beach and eating fresh seafood. This recipe reminds me… Continue reading New Orleans Style Shrimp

Sides

Herbed Couscous

I think couscous is the most easy and versatile side dish. You can add a lot of different things to it and it is either a side dish or a main dish. Today I am sharing with you a very simple and easy yet very delicious side dish that we love to make during the… Continue reading Herbed Couscous

Dinner

Easy Hamburger Helper

We all know and love the infamous box of hamburger helper that you can easily pick up at any grocery store. Now, Before that box was introduced back in the 70's or so, people made the real version of hamburger helper. It is so easy to make and it is so delicious. Now, this recipe… Continue reading Easy Hamburger Helper

Dinner

Chipotle Steak Bites

There is nothing I can say about this recipe..... It is steak and steak is good. lol. This recipe is spicy, bright, and full of flavor. It can be easily prepare on the stove top or on a grill/flat top. It is so easy to put together and it is so good. Now, like any… Continue reading Chipotle Steak Bites

Desserts

Gold Cake With Praline Topping

This recipe is an "Oldie But A Goodie". It has been around for such a long time. This recipe in particular came from my grandmothers recipe collection and it is date to 1957. So I am assuming this is when she received this recipe or created this version of the recipe. What ever the case… Continue reading Gold Cake With Praline Topping

Dinner

Swedish Meatballs

This recipe was created in 1968 by my grandmother.... I absolutely love these. They are so delicate and tender which makes for a tender yet flavorful meatball. The gravy that goes on the meat balls is so wonderful. Although the brands that she used and the brands that I use are different but it yields… Continue reading Swedish Meatballs

Dinner

Apricot Chicken

This recipe for Apricot Chicken came from my dad. It was one of his favorite dishes. Being me, I added my own spin to it. What spin is that? Ummm, spice... lol. We love anything spicy in this house and when we get the chance to make something spicy, we do. You do not have… Continue reading Apricot Chicken

Sides

Roasted Garlic Citrus Broccoli

I love roasted vegetables. I think there is no better side dish than a flavorful roasted veggie of some sort. Our favorite is broccoli. I find that roasted broccoli is the bees' knees' of roasted things. lol. I always have this on hand and I would go so far as to say that this is… Continue reading Roasted Garlic Citrus Broccoli

Dinner

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

When it comes to simplicity in the kitchen, Italians are the ones to lean toward. Well, at least I think so. They have so many simple dishes that are absolutely delicious and yet very few but really good ingredients. Like this dish for example.... You cook garlic and red pepper in olive oil, low and… Continue reading Spaghetti Aglio E Olio