A reader asked me a few weeks ago to share some of our favorite dinners for Fridays during Lent. I thought that was a great idea! Hot Tomato Grits Mother has been making this for years! We usually have it for breakfast, but it absolutely works for a meat free dinner as well. Find the… Read More
This is a dish I’ve been making for years, and one that I got from my parents. It is a favorite among ALL of us, and one we always tend to pull out during Lent. This time of the year I serve it with cheese grits. Stuffed Red Peppers 5 red bell peppers 2 tsp… Read More
Happy Sunday! We are rounding out our St. Patrick’s Day {food} celebration with our favorite Beef & Guinness Stew. This is a version I tweaked for the Instant Pot, but it would be easy to cook in a dutch oven or crock pot as well. Beef and Guinness Stew 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1/4… Read More
I have shared these Creme de Menthe Brownies many, many times but I can’t resist another post on them. They are that good. They do take some time to make, as each layer is done separately from scratch, but my family loves them just as much as I did the first time I had them… Read More
I’m back today with more FOOD! When I told the kids we were having Shepherd’s Pie for dinner they were thrilled!! Now, we’ve since learned that Shepherd’s Pie is usually made with lamb or mutton and that Cottage Pie is made with beef. No matter what you call it, my family loves it. I made… Read More
I’ve always heard that food is the way to a man’s heart, and with 10 and 13 year old boys in the house, I now know it must just be the way to any male’s heart. :-) As they’ve gotten older, my cutesy little holiday crafts and games have gone by the wayside and foods,… Read More
I’m guessing Sloppy Joe’s aren’t something you hear about everyday anymore. :-) I grew up eating these and still love them… maybe even a little too much. My kids always get so excited when I say they’re on the menu and I realized last week that I never shared my mom’s recipe. I realize this… Read More