MammaLena’s Cranberry Sauce
“Do you remember the cranberry sauce we used to buy every year? You know, the jellied sauce in the can that has those lovely little ridge lines in it. The very lines we used to cut our sauce into slices by.” That’s the nostalgic conversation I imagine we’ll have in the years to come because I’m now a member...
Southern Style Collard Greens
Last week was so busy and wonderful. I had the pleasure of hosting Thanksgiving Dinner at my home and I have to say that it was a very good day. My mom and sisters contributed by preparing dishes to complement the menu I planned. I really don’t mind everyone gathering in the kitchen and cooking together during the holidays. It’s one of...
Simply Delicious Baked Apples
Autumn brings with it lots of opportunities to find new Comfort Food favorites. During the drive home yesterday I decided to stop at the grocery store to find what we would have for dinner. When I walked into the store the first thing I saw was a display of apples. Hmmm…baked apples. The Jonagolds looked really...
Sunday Dinner
Recently my sister-in-law gave me a bunch of fresh veggies from her parent’s garden. She gave me red and green tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and green beans. I have a favorite recipe for green beans which I decided to make for dinner this week. But, green beans alone? Naahhh. Instead I planned my meal around the...
Ground Turkey Baked Beans
I’ve never made these before but I have family members who make them often. My son really likes this version and asked me if I would make them as a side dish when we grilled last weekend. They actually turned out really well. I used two 28 oz. cans of baked beans. I started by sauteing a...
Cheesy Corn Salad
I love a good turkey burger on occasion and, when it’s paired with a tasty side dish, the experience is even better. I was inspired to prepare this Cheesy Corn Salad to go with my burger by the recipe I found here. I adjusted the ingredients a little and still ended up with a great salad....
A Sweetheart of a Dinner, Part 1
Over the weekend I made a special Sunday Dinner for the family. My daughter, Ms. A, was so very helpful and made the entire experience so much fun. I experimented with new recipes and luckily, everything turned out well. We started with a salad of mixed baby greens, carrot shreds and tomato wedges. Next there was Coconut...
