I made potato salad this past Saturday to take on a family picnic. Â I ended up boiling more potatoes than I needed, so I put the leftovers in the refrigerator for another use. Â The potatoes ended up coming in handy for a quick meal on a time crunch. I love potatoes. Â Made … Continue reading →
Bacon and Leek Quiche
Practically everything tastes better with bacon, don't you think? And to be fair, bacon really gets a bad rap - as do a lot of things that the food industry decides to target for a time, and so we avoid them for a decade or two resorting to "safer" alternatives just to … Continue reading →
New Orleans Grillades and Grits
Look no further for a tried and true authentic Grillades and Grits recipe! Tender beef cutlets are simmered in a rich gravy and served over creamy grits - it's heaven! Well, shut my mouth, is that New Orleans Grillades and Grits?? Darn tootin' it is.  Well, now ain't … Continue reading →
Canadian Bacon and Pineapple Quiche
I just recently made a Canadian bacon & pineapple pizza - my husband's favorite - and still had some of the toppings left. Â I didn't want to make another pizza and I didn't want to let the ingredients go to waste. Â And so this delightfully delicious quiche was born. … Continue reading →
Caramel Orange Buttermilk Syrup
My mom makes some of the best pancake/waffle syrups there are. Â We have several favorites of hers, two of which are her vanilla buttermilk and orange syrups. Â My husband Todd made some pancakes (yep, those are his gorgeous fluffy pancakes in the picture) and while he did … Continue reading →
Sweet Potato, Orange and Buttermilk Pancakes
Often my ideas stem from an item or two that I have on hand that needs to be used. I don't like wasting anything, plus it gives me a fun challenge to try and figure out how to utilize that particular ingredient (and, as you already know, I love challenges!) So the … Continue reading →