Maria’s Chicken Canapes
I met my friend Maria when we were sophomores at the University of Alabama. We used to play cards to all hours of the night! I eventually moved off campus and got a job at a hospital. One year I was...
View ArticleEasy Ham Roll Ups
Ever find yourself needing a quick appetizer and you don’t have time to run to the store for provisions? This is one I always have the ingredients for in my fridge. I can whip them up in no time, and...
View ArticleMary’s Famous Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic
My daughter, Mary, is a very intuitive cook. She’s very smart about what flavors go together and how to use up what we have on hand instead of buying all new ingredients, which my pocketbook...
View ArticleChick Fil A Sliders
My kids LOVE these little sandwiches. The pickle brine makes the difference. Chick Fil A Sliders PRINT 1 Package of Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless) Bread crumbs (I prefer panko) 1 Package of...
View ArticleCool Veggie Pizza
I made this for a holiday party to use up some fresh veggies from a crudite platter I’d done a few days earlier. Delish way to use up whatever fresh veggies you have! Cool Veggie Pizza Adapted from...
View ArticleItalian Feast
Planning a wonderful party is one of my greatest joys. This Christmas I’m hosting an Italian Feast catered by Food Junkee, one of my dear friends. It inspired me to plan this menu for you here. Menu...
View ArticleAlmond Frosting
Even though this recipe is called “ALMOND” frosting, you’ll notice there is no actual almond extract in here. That’s because the almond flavor comes from the maraschino cherry juice. We normally use...
View ArticleCreamy Italian Salad
This is one of the most simple salads I’ve ever made, and yet it got rave reviews from my family. Just like most recipes, you can customize this one to make it your own. Creamy Italian Salad 16 ounces...
View ArticleCoated Grape Salad
My daughter requests this salad that’s more like a dessert every Christmas! She doesn’t like nuts, so I serve it with nuts and Grapenuts cereal on the side for crunch. COATED GRAPE SALAD INGREDIENTS 2...
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