I grew up on Biscuits! We had them for breakfast, lunch, supper, snacks. It was a filling little handful of love that didn't break the bank and stuck to your ribs. ( I think they are still stuck, whew) Granny made these and yeast rolls, which around here we call Light Rolls, all the time … Continue reading Scratch Made Buttermilk Biscuits
It's not fall, and it's not chilly, but I am without a doubt craving those home cooked comfort meals already. I put this on the stove last night and went out to mow the field with the hubbyman. After our showers and after we had cooled down and it was nice and dark out, it … Continue reading Sausage and Rice with Tomatoes
Guess what? I don't cook every night! What-What?! Yup, at least once a week, the hubbyman takes over the kitchen ( and every bowl, why does he use every bowl?) Last night he made his southern fired chicken nuggets, these are man sized nuggets that I have no problem letting him cook! 8-10 Chicken Strips … Continue reading Hubbyman’s Southern Chicken Nuggets
I'm not sure if I can call this a recipe. I know I say that a lot, but I'm serious. It's so quick and easy and it is without a doubt my favorite way to eat pasta. It's finished in less than 15 minutes. I made a big bowl and sat out on porch..it' doesn't … Continue reading Pasta with Tomato Sauce
What do you do when you plan to make deviled eggs and the shells are being a pain in the patootie? You make egg salad of course! Hubbyman was happy, mama was happy, kid was happy... we're just a happy bunch huh!? You need: 10-12 Hard boiled eggs 2 tablespoons Dill relish 1 1/2 … Continue reading Southern Egg Salad
Summer's Bounty! There is nothing like fresh Basil. You wither like it or don't... Hubbyman falls into the "Don't" category and I fall into the "LOVE" category! I love to make up fresh pesto when I get a harvest of Basil.. however this batch is from a local farm about a mile away, Simpson's®.I wasn't … Continue reading Fresh Pesto
Oh glorious buttercream, how I love thee. I have never made it at home until today. What what? Yup... first time ever..and now that I have, I do not think I will ever buy the can stuff again. I have used this recipe ( the cupcakes) forever and my friend gave me her recipe for … Continue reading Lemon Lime Cupcakes with Buttercream
Once upon a time, in a year far, far, far, far away...( lotsa fars') I sat in the little kitchen at my Grandparent's house and watched them "argue" over that was for supper. I remember that Nanny always won, even when she didn't. She wanted mashed potatoes and gravy and nothing more, Papa wanted Hamburger … Continue reading Nanny’s Hamburger Gravy
If you haven't noticed yet, we love Mexican food! We tend to eat a lot of salsas in the Summer months. Its cold and refreshing. I promise, the Southern Comfort foods will hit the blog, as soon as it's under 70* This is my daughter's favorite salsa. You'll need: 4-5 tomatoes, diced ( do … Continue reading Crock-pot® Salsa
Berries Berries everywhere!! I love to catch berries on sale, or see an abundance at the Farmer's Market that just need to come home with me... but sometimes life gets hectic and we forget that we have a fridge full.. so I made this last night before bed and got it into the fridge to … Continue reading Mixed Berry Cheesecake
