I think everyone's mama makes the best spaghetti sauce... spaghetti is a childhood staple, and let's face it, it feeds a crowd and the leftovers are always amazing. Some of the best memories are centered around Mama's sauce! I have a few recipes in my arsenal, but this is kinda my favorite.. and since it's … Continue reading Mama’s Homestyle Spaghetti
Month: July 2018
Cheesy Olive Dip
I haven't met an olive that I did't like, I think I have covered my love for the, what I lovingly call, forbidden fruit. It comes from my mother, she would eat them all day everyday, as would my nanny. What can I say, we love em! It's kinda a play on my olive cheese … Continue reading Cheesy Olive Dip
Chicken Salad with Grapes
I was going to title this Melody's Chicken Salad and in my mind that is exactly what it is. My daughter adores chicken or turkey ( a Thanksgiving leftover staple) salad with grapes. I like it with the grapes ... I also like to kick in a few Granny Smith Apples from time to time … Continue reading Chicken Salad with Grapes
Chicken Cutlet with Cherry Balsamic Drizzle and Herbed Tomatoes
Just like everyone, I am always looking for new ways to cook chicken. There are about a gazillion chicken recipes out there and I have tried about half of them. Well half of a gazillion is a lot, but its close let me tell ya. I wanted something that felt light but comforting at … Continue reading Chicken Cutlet with Cherry Balsamic Drizzle and Herbed Tomatoes
Cold Brew Iced Coffee
Iced coffee, oh how I love you !! I was doing some research, a favorite pass time of mine, no really. The first iced coffee, that is known of, was created in Greece! Makes sense to me, Greek food is slowly becoming one of my top five favs! I wanna give a shout out … Continue reading Cold Brew Iced Coffee
Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake
I was looking for a new way to enjoy the flavors of pizza without all the carbs. Yeah, the tomatoes have carbs, but they are far better for you than all the bread... oh bread, how I love thee. I wanted it to be filling and since I was craving chicken it seemed like a … Continue reading Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake
Southern Fried Pickles
Well it's common knowledge that we Southerners will fry anything... no really, anything. As history states, the concept of frying pickles was started in Arkansas..and has become a southern favorite through the years. They are finding their way onto menus throughout the USA, normally as an appetizer .. however, I could eat a few … Continue reading Southern Fried Pickles