Apple Delight

This recipe is from an older Pillsbury recipe book tried and true. You can’t go wrong with apples and caramel. I made this the other day it popped in my head after a trip to the apple orchard and I thought, why not. So good I served it slightly warm with vanilla bean ice cream…

Bacon Cookies

On my cookie quest a few years back I came across this yummy cookie, what makes it so great is bacon 🥓 yes, I said bacon! It has a sweet, smoky, salty taste that rocks your taste buds. This makes a great twist on a truly classic cookie. One that I know your friends and…

WOW Burgers!

Who doesn’t love a grilled burger full of flavor and juicy, I know I do! With grilling season in swing I want to share one of my favorite and easy grilled burger recipes. This recipe can be made ahead and put in the freezer to take on camping trips or you can make a double…

A Southern and an Italian

Vinegar I must say you bring me great enjoyment…but have I really known true balsamic vinegar?  The answer is no. One evening my neighbors, Roberto and Flo, invited us into their home. Well let me lay some ground work first. We just moved a couple of months ago and we have been so blessed with…

Heavenly Chocolate Ice Cream

In keeping with my easy ice cream blogs from the last few weeks, today I’m going to share an easy chocolate malt ice cream recipe. I love malt, when I was a kid I would dip my ice cream cone in malt, yummy 👅. So I have taken this easy, full proof, ice cream recipe…

Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream

As I have mentioned in previous posts I love to experiment and make homemade ice cream, sherbets, and sorbets. Today I’m going to share my favorite peppermint ice cream recipe. It starts with King Leo peppermint sticks, which are my favorites. I love the flavor and texture, the way they melt in my mouth, to…

Homemade Orange Pineapple Sherbet

I grew up with the great privilege of having a grandmother who taught me to make so many things and one of my favorites is, homemade ice cream. Thanks to her I have experimented with so many types, peach, peppermint, banana, chocolate, cherry, strawberry, butter pecan, cookies and cream, salted caramel, and so many more….

Blackberry Bars

Blackberry Bars are a favorite for our family. Anything blackberry we are fans of, these bars are great for breakfast, snacks, picnics, and summer BBQ’s. You can add your favorite nuts easily and make it your own. I hope you enjoy, happy baking!😊 Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed 1/4…

Loaded Cornbread

Cornbread, yes! Loaded cornbread, yes, yes, yes! I love a good moist slice of buttermilk cornbread, add sour cream, bacon, cheese, and green onions, I’m in like Flynn 😜 Served with fresh green beans and new potatoes with a slice of tomato and summer just got fun. I love all the fresh veggies and fruits…

Irish Pot of Gold Mashed Potatoes

This is my favorite mashed potatoes! Sweet Sassy, these will make you want to dance a jig! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home And may the hand of a friend always…

Raspberry Zinger Cake

One of my favorite Hostess items growing up was Raspberry Zingers. So this is the perfect recipe to replicate that awesome snack cake, in a grown up, impress your friends and family way. Though, we know it’s for you, but you are willing to share. I had to wipe the drool off my iPad several…

Beef Tenderloin with Blackberry Merlot Sauce

Beef Tenderloin with Blackberry Merlot Sauce Ingredients: 4-4 oz. beef tenderloin steaks 1/2 cup Merlot 1 pint of fresh blackberries 1/2 cup of Dickinson’s Blackberry preserves 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic Sea salt and cracked pepper Fresh Chives, sliced Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, set aside. Coat…