This yummy casserole is similar to many casseroles that I have cooked before. It contains onions, celery, rice, canned creamed soups and meat. The main difference is that this casserole includes shrimp. I don’t cook a lot of shrimp, but I really should. Shrimp is a healthy low fat food and cooks super […]
family favorite
Banana Crumb Muffins
I recently gave some banana bread to my next-door neighbor as a thank-you for their wonderful hospitality when we moved to our new neighborhood. I feel blessed to have neighbors that practice good ole “Southern Hospitality” even though we are not in the South. A few days later she stopped by to tell me that it was […]
Turtle Cookies
Here’s some tantalizing Turtle cookies to tempt you today, which happens to be Tuesday! This post is brought to you by the letter T. This recipe is a variation of Mom’s Famous Cookies. This cookie recipe is so versatile. Simply mix the dough and add in your favorite candy chips like peanut butter, mint chocolate, white […]
Smothered Hamburger Steaks and Onion
Hamburger steak is a typical southern recipe. Dressed up hamburger patties with gravy makes for some delicious comfort food, and since ground beef is inexpensive you don’t have to worry about busting your grocery budget. I know you all have a grocery budget, right? This dish is low carb making it a perfect choice if […]
Nana’s Seven Layer Salad
This is Nana. This is Nana’s 7 Layer Salad. This is how I feel when I eat Nana’s 7 Layer Salad. Any questions? This salad is one of my mom’s, aka Nana, favorite recipes. We enjoyed it often when I was growing up. I remember mom entering this recipe in a 4-H cooking contest and […]
Mom’s Famous Chocolate Cookies
Strawberry Trifle ~ original version
Strawberry Trifle ~ Lightened
I couldn’t let another strawberry season pass without sharing this recipe. This is one of my all-time favorite desserts. This recipe was created by my sister’s mother-in-law who is a fantastic cook. She served this at my sister’s bridal shower, and it was truly love at first bite. I think I asked her 3 times before the shower […]
Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Once upon a time I used to do a lot of freezer cooking. It was a peaceful and joyful time in my cooking “career”. It was peaceful because I knew what was for dinner everyday. In the morning I would take the dish out of the freezer to thaw and in the evening bake/cook as directed by the recipe. Preparing side dishes, […]
Copycat Olive Garden Salad
There are times however when something is so good you just need to flat out copy the original. This is definitely true with this salad recipe. I am sure that many of you have enjoyed the wonderful salad at Olive Garden Restaurants. Their unlimited soup, salad, and breadstick deal is awesome! I could just about eat […]