Whenever I make this recipe for my handsome half, he almost tears up from shear joy. He has his own special treat plate with a glass dome where cookies such as these are stored. I love watching him enjoy something I’ve made for him knowing full well that as he […]
Foodie Fridays
Man-Catching Valentine's Day Dinner Menu
0 commentsO.K. – I know that the title of this post may make some of you cringe. But, I’ll bet you’ll still read it to see just what recipes I’ve deemed to be “man-catchers.” Each item on this menu has been tried and tested by many a generic male-type person. Moans of […]
Chicken and Dumplings
0 commentsI’ve lost count of the times that I’ve made this for sick and/or ailing friends or relatives who have sworn that this recipe has curative powers. But, it’s not just for the infirmed. Chicken and dumplings are a stick-to-your-ribs comfort food that will bring tears to a grown man’s eyes as […]
Seafood Gumbo – Mary Mahoney's Recipe
0 commentsI made this gumbo recently for some friends. Let me just say that it was a HUGE hit – especially with the men-folk. Many in my family live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and they swear by this recipe which is from Mary Mahoney’s -a local favorite restaurant in Biloxi, […]
Italian Meatball Soup
0 commentsThis recipe is one that my friend Nova shared with me. She’s an amazing woman with so much energy that I get exhausted just hearing what she has to accomplish each day. And, somehow she pulls everything together that needs to be. Here is one of her crowd-pleasing recipes (though the […]
New Year's Resolution Soup
0 commentsAfter two months of dessert recipes, I’ve decided to start the new year off virtuously. Here is a delicious soup recipe that is from Women’s World Magazine and is sure to please everyone. “Introduced in Woman’s World Magazine (October 3, 2011), issues quickly disappeared from newsstands across the country as […]
Chocolate Whiskey Cake
0 commentsThere’s a cute story behind this recipe. Medora III took a pledge when she was a teenager to never let a drop of the ‘ol demon rum pass her lips. And at the age of 93, she has yet to imbibe either a beer, cocktail or glass of wine. Her […]
Fran's Black Russian Bundt Cake
0 commentsThis recipe is from another FABULOUS red-head who likes to cook. It makes a very impressive and appreciated Christmas gift – one which I’ve personally made and given to many folks. My soldier son enjoyed sharing it with friends and colleagues when he was deployed to Afghanistan. My handsome half – and unapologetic […]
Sour Cream Pound Cake
0 commentsMy Uncle Gary and I swap recipes all the time. He is one of the best bakers I know and this recipe of his is world famous. Why? Because it is also my soldier son’s favorite cake recipe and was sent to him during 2 deployments to Afghanistan. It also […]
Vanilla Wafer Cake
0 commentsThis cake is one of my Uncle’s favorites. It’s one of mine too. My grandmother used to make it for him at Christmas when he and his family would come for a visit. She’d hide it so he’d have most of it to enjoy himself, but I’d always find it. […]