One of my favorite memories was my dad in the kitchen creating dishes. We didn’t have a lot of money growing up and when money was tight, and there wasn’t a lot of food in the pantry, my Dad could create some masterpieces! Strawberry shortcake was one of those great memories that Dad would create. …
In The Kitchen
Charley’s Buffet Dinner Rolls
Have you ever been to Charley’s Buffet in Lincoln, Missouri? I had been asked this so many times and decided that I must go check out this place that everyone was talking about. outside of Lincoln, Missouri on a highway that seems to go forever and in the middle of nowhere, you will find Charley’s …
Keto Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Fall has arrived and I wanted to create a Keto Pumpkin Donut for everyone out there that is following the Keto way of eating and wanted to enjoy some pumpkin flavored treats! These donuts are light, fluffy and do not taste low-carb or that you are missing out on anything. They come in at only …
Ozark Honey Whiskey Bread Pudding with Cream Sauce
It’s Fall Y’all! Yes, the days of fall have finally arrived. This is my favorite time of the year! The weather is beautiful, the fall colors are hanging on the trees and it is right before the holidays! It seems that most people migrate to more comfort foods in the fall and I can’t agree …
Going A Little More South
The History of Jambalaya The first is Creole jambalaya (also called “red jambalaya”). First, meat is added to the trinity of celery, peppers, and onions; the meat is usually chicken and sausage such as andouille or smoked sausage. Next vegetables and tomatoes are added to cook, followed by seafood. Rice and stock are added in equal proportions at the very end. The mixture is brought to a boil …
Fresh Blackberry Cobbler
You can’t go pick fresh blackberries and not make cobbler! While I was picking the berries I was trying to decide what I was going to make with them. I really wanted a cobbler, but really wanted cheesecake too. So I went ahead and made both!! This cobbler is a little bit different. Cobbler with …
Memorial Day Favorites
When Memorial Day rolls around, it is a day of remembrance of the heroes that have served so that we may be free. It is also a day of remembrance of our loved ones that we miss. Memorial Day also seems to be the unofficial kick-off to Summer. Everyone heads to the lake to splash …
French Dip Sandwiches
French dip sandwiches are a meal that you can put in the crockpot and with a little preparation have a great meal for your family or a crowd. History of the French Dip Interestingly enough that the French Dip is not French. It was actually invented in Los Angeles. Although there is some controversy between …
Cherry Crumble Bars
If you are looking for something sweet and don’t want to put much time into a project. These Cherry Crumble Bars fit the bill! They use a regular yellow boxed cake mix as the base and a few ingredients. In a few quick minutues you have a quick and easy dessert for the family. If …
The Pefect Burger!
I have been in the pursuit of the perfect tasting burger. I had never been a fan of a thick burger, I would rather have a thin burger. Heck, sometimes I take the meat off and eat the veggies and the bun. But I have really grown to like the taste of a great hamburger …