Many families never plan menus. They go to the grocery store with no idea in mind of what they want to buy. Is it any wonder that there is often nothing in the house to …
Coconut Shrimp with Orange Mustard Sauce
These are so good, just like you find at our favorite restaurant. The dipping sauce is good with grouper fingers also (which is what I have now that I am allergic to shrimp). 1 1/4 …
Easy Elegant Baked Bananas
5 to 6 ripe large bananas 1/2 stick butter or margarine 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup blackberry brandy (or other liquor) 1 tsp cinnamon grated fresh nutmeg whipped cream or …
Sunday Dinner Pot Roast
The secret to a really tender pot roast is to cook it low and slow. If the roast is cooked through, but not tender, let it cook a little longer (but don’t let it dry …
Liver and Onions
Personally, I’m not a liver fan, but my husband swears that this is good: Liver and Onions 1 pound calves liver, approximately 3/8 inch thick 1 Tablespoon butter 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin 2 …
How to Make Barbecue Sauce from Scratch
How to Make Homemade Barbecue Sauce Making homemade barbecue sauce is just a matter of combining ingredients and simmering it to blend the flavors. Choosing ingredients that combine well, with just the right touch of …
Kings Cake Recipe for Fat Tuesday
Kings Cake is a traditional yeast cake made to celebrate Fat Tuesday. The king cake of the New Orleas Mardi Gras tradition is a ring of sweet bread topped with icing and colored sugar.The purple …
Basic Crepe Batter – Tips and Tricks to Get the Perfect Crepe Batter Every Time
As a child I was always barely waiting for my mother to make crepes and eat them filled with home made sour cherry preserves! Back then is when I learned how easy it actually is …
How to Make Waffles- with Recipes
Making Waffles By Diane Watkins A well made waffle is a breakfast delight. Follow these tips to learn how to make waffles perfectly every time, then try out some of our variations of waffle recipes. …
Six Tips for Cooking the Perfect Pancakes
by Terry Telford Pancakes are the staple of a delicious breakfast and the highlight of a casual brunch. But for many weekend chefs, the first pancake inevitably ends up in the trash can or the …