When I was 11 years old, my role in the kitchen changed. I was promoted from dish washer to sous-chef. It was a great day really...I still held the title of head dish washer though, lucky me... oh the pains of being an only child until I was 15. ( yeah, fifteen) I remember daddy … Continue reading Carolina Collards with Pork and Dumplings
I wanted to do a step by step recipe for this one, but that Spring like weather was calling our names. We wanted to eat and get out in the sun and we wanted to do it fast, before the mirage of Springtime faded away. I added this to the recipe card list and hope … Continue reading Farmhouse Breakfast Casserole
Now, I have been a fan of chips and dip for a long time. I think I could eat dip and something every night for supper. The hubbyman may protest and holler for meat, but he is right there with me in loving a good dip. This dip is too easy to even call a … Continue reading Ranch Cottage Veggie Dip
Here is a quick one for the Farmhouse Recipe Card section. I had a very busy morning.. so I am writing this up for y'all real quick.... have a great weekend!! Icing Recipe: INGREDIENTS 1 cup real butter, 2 sticks at room temp 1 cups vegetable shortening 2 pounds of confectioners sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla … Continue reading Crusting Vanilla Buttercream Icing
Bean DIP!! We have been on a serious dip kick this past month. I dunno why, but I'm certainly not gonna question such a good thing. That hunnyman O' mine loves bean dip. I am a fan myself, so when I knew we would have the night alone together I made our favorite dip and … Continue reading Tex Mex Bean Dip
I think Pico is very personal salsa ... it just depends on who is making it. Some add jalapenos, some add cumin, some add vinegar... but me? I add a very unusual ingredient, which you will see in just a bit and wonder, "what in the world is Katt thinking?" Just wait.... you'll see... you'll … Continue reading Exploding Flavor Pico de Gallo
Everyone has Sloppy Joes on Valentine's Day right? No? Just us? Hmm, who would have thought... cause they say love to us .. okay, that was laying it on a bit thick, but we do love them and we love each other, so it just seems fitting. I have made sloppy joes for years with … Continue reading Weeknight Sloppy Joes
I have been on a Cajun kick lately... I can not get enough of that good old Creole flavor! I need to be stopped... but I don't wanna be stopped... it is just so good!! Spring and Summer need to get here quick, this comfort food season has been bad on my thighs! This recipe … Continue reading Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Southern Potato Salad, or Yellow Potato Salad, has a very distinct flavor... it's the mustard. Without the mustard you don't get that color or that flavor... it's the only potato salad that I like., but I am not knocking the other kinds out there in the big world... this just happens to be what was … Continue reading Southern Potato Salad
Well, this is our new favorite way to enjoy cheesecake... gotta think outside the pie...yes, cheesecake is a pie... just saying. Pretty much every recipe for this dip is the same, I am not sure who invented such greatness, but thank you. http://www.theblondcook.com has one with chocolate... now y'all, I am trying hers next!! Check … Continue reading Cherry Cheesecake Dip
