Family Recipes

  • Easy Bread Pudding

    When I go to a restaurant and have a good meal, I still want to look at the dessert menu, even if I am too stuffed to find room. That is exactly why restaurants have doggie bags. Whether I want to eat it all or take it home, I usually get dessert. I get overjoyed…

  • Scalloped Potatoes

    I remember when I was in grade school being mesmerized while watching Paula Deen’s cooking show and seeing her make Scalloped Potatoes. I wanted to make Scalloped Potatoes too because they looked so delicious.  Of course, being so young, I had my limitations or rules in the kitchen. My parents would not let me use…

  • Baked Chicken Nuggets

    Kids just love this food! But, wait, adults do too! We adults might even love chicken nuggets even more than kids. These chicken nuggets are baked as opposed to fried. So, if you are trying to eat a bit healthier, then this recipe is certainly for you.  I truly love chicken nuggets. I remember when…

  • Southern Corn Fritters

    This recipe may have you believing you are in the deep South and wondering why it took you so long to ever try Corn Fritters. Although, you don’t have to be in the deep South to indulge in some good Southern Fried comfort food. I learned from another trusted friend, Wikipedia, that the word Fritter…

  • One Bowl Chocolate Muffins

    I was craving chocolate cupcakes. However, I did not have any frosting or enough ingredients to make frosting. So, I decided to just make the batter and forgo the frosting. And just like that, my craving for chocolate cupcakes turned into One Bowl Chocolate Muffins. I wanted to use chocolate chips, but I have been…

  • Brownie Truffles

    Brownie Truffles! These cute little desserts are gooey, sweet, and oh, so fudgy! They’re rather robust with chocolate and fudge that having only one of them will satisfy your sweet tooth. Not to mention, they are extremely moist since this recipe calls for a box of fudge brownies.  This recipe is only semi-homemade. And, you…

  • Lemon Parmesan Green Beans

    Green beans are one of the easiest green vegetables to make as a side dish. There are so many different ways to make them. They can be baked, fried, boiled, or seared. This recipe is all about searing. And, with just a handful of ingredients, you can make your green beans flavorful in virtually no…

  • Loaded Chicken Nachos

    Are you Ready for some Football? It is going to be a Super Bowl Fiesta because these Loaded Chicken Nachos are sure to score the Winning Touchdown! And, when I get my chance to kiss the trophy, I am going to “Thank” the cheese, the partially mashed pinto beans, the tortilla chips, the cooked chicken…