Sunday Sundaes

Apple Pie a la Mode!  That is what we had for dessert today. My mom made a fresh apple pie with the criss-cross top bubbling with sugar and cinnamon and then she topped it with vanilla ice cream. YUM!!!!  This was after we finished baked ribs smothered in Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes,… Continue reading Sunday Sundaes

Recipe Tuesday

Shrimp If there is one thing I enjoy it is shrimp. And I really enjoy eating it when I'm at the beach. Grilled, fried, sauteed, broiled. Anyway you fix it is a pleaser in my book. Sometimes I like to put a little butter in a pan, with a shake or two of garlic powder… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday

Recipe Tuesday

Update on Grasshopper Pie -- found the creme de menthe and creme de cacao. Made the pie and it was delicious. Today's recipe is in honor of my mother who loves asparagus. Pan-Fried Asparagus Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. coarse salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday

Recipe Tuesday

Pancakes!! There are many different recipes and box mixes out there, but I have found the best mix and it takes a little water to make up some fine pancakes in fifteen minutes (from mix to pan to plate). Aunt Maples. Measure out a cup and about 1/2 cup water (box says 2 cups mix,… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday

Recipe Tuesday

I love this and my aunt makes the best, but I don't have her recipe. However, I found this recipe and it looks quick and simple. So I'm going to give it a try. Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients: 10 oz. unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups smooth peanut butter pinch of salt 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday

Recipe Tuesday

Microwave Mashed Potatoes The old fashioned way of making mashed potatoes is to peel them and cook them on the stove. However, here's a new twist. Wash, pat dry, but do not peel them. Put the potatoes in the microwave in a bowl covered with plastic wrap and cook for 8 minutes. Ingredients: 4 or… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday

Recipe Tuesday

This is a recipe for Butter Mints if you are having a shower or a party and want to serve something refreshing and sweet. You'll need a rubber mold for shaping these delights. So plan ahead and visit your local cake decorating store or department at a local discount store. Butter Mints 1 stick softened… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday