Red Beans and Popcorn Rice

This was a fun post to do, but took some time,  as I looked at many recipes. From the New Orleans restaurants Commander’s (2000 edition) and Brennan’s (1964 edition) to such chefs as Emeril Lagassez, Pableaux Johnson’s recipe adapted by NYT Cooking, Sara Foster’s Southern Kitchen (2011). Food52, Martha Stewart and Joy the Baker even had … Continue reading

Ina Garten’s Apple Pie Bars

One of the highlights of Fall is the abundance of apples available and all the delicious recipes you can make with them. I live in the state of Michigan where four of the five Great Lakes meet Michigan shores, the climate and nutrient-rich soil make it the ideal place to grow many varieties of apples; … Continue reading

Chili Cheese Dogs

What – a hot dog – sure why not! I get regular emails from Joy the Baker, the well-known American baker, and when I saw this recipe I thought I haven’t had one of these in years! I suddenly had a craving for them! When I compared it to my old recipe I decided the … Continue reading

Caramel Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies

I keep telling myself not to make any new recipes and post all of the drafts I have (which I have been trying to do)  but I could not resist these cookies by Joy The Baker.  Especially, since this is the holiday season and people want to see yummy desserts.  This delicious recipe appeared in … Continue reading

WW Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Banana Smoothie

This smoothie is a great way to start your day and also is kid-friendly.  I mean who does not enjoy chocolate milk!  It is a Weight Watcher’s recipe that I have tweaked, instead of fat-free chocolate milk I substituted unsweetened almond chocolate milk and also I used almond peanut butter.  This is a favorite! This … Continue reading