Biscuits / Muffins / Scones · Breads

Sweet Dinner Rolls

Click photo to enlarge This recipe is supposed to be made with a bread machine.  I don’t have a bread machine, but I have a kitchenaid mixer.  I’ll post the real recipe, and then how I made it.  These rolls were super yummy. Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1/2 cup… Continue reading Sweet Dinner Rolls

Breads

Paula Deen’s Popovers

Click photo to enlarge I love Paula Deen, because she bakes the way you are supposed to: with lots of butter and lots of sugar.  I once saw her make a breakfast sandwich using two Krispy Kreme doughnuts as the “bun” with bacon, sausage, cheese, and fried egg on it.  Tonight, I brought the rolls to… Continue reading Paula Deen’s Popovers

chicken · Dinners

Tortilla Chip Crusted Chicken Breast

Click Photo to enlarge I’ve been trying to lose my last 10 pregnancy pounds, so we’ve been eating a lot of grilled chicken at my house lately.  Today though, my husband informed me he was “sick” of chicken breasts, so I tried this for him (I still had grilled chicken) and it turned out delicious!… Continue reading Tortilla Chip Crusted Chicken Breast

Appetizers and Dips

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Click photo to enlarge A delicious appetizer that is always a crowd pleaser.  These are great for big parties, but elegant enough for a dinner party. INGREDIENTS: About 50 white button mushrooms, stems removed 1 8 oz package of cream cheese, room temperature 1 pound of sausage 1/2 C of mashed potatoes (optional) 1/2 cup… Continue reading Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Appetizers and Dips

Potato Sliders

A great appetizer for a party! INGREDIENTS: 5 potatoes, sliced about 1/4 inch thick 1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese 1 bunch of green onions, diced crumbled bacon (about a cup) Salt, pepper, garlic powder Sour cream for topping DIRECTIONS: Slice potatoes and place on a baking sheet with some olive oil.  Season with garlic… Continue reading Potato Sliders

Dinners · Soups

Black Bean & Suasage Chili

I hate cumin, so I love this chili.  It’s delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound sausage (you can also use ground beef) 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can of whole kernel corn, drained 1 14oz can diced tomatoes, undrained… Continue reading Black Bean & Suasage Chili

Drinks · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Wassail

This spiced cider always feels like fall. It makes your house smell amazing while it’s simmering away, too! INGREDIENTS: 1 container of apple cider the peel of one orange 1 C apple juice 3 cinnamon sticks DIRECTIONS: Add all ingredients to a large stock pot and simmer on low.  I usually simmer about 2 hours before… Continue reading Wassail