This is a decadent brownie, and really rich so you might need a tall glass of milk when you dive into these babies. We made these twice: once for my department Thanksgiving potluck and a second time for a potluck dinner at a friend’s place. Both times people raved about how pretty and good they…
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Paula Deen Inspired Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
We were challenged to bring an accompaniment to a seafood étouffée dinner that our friends were cooking one day and the only thing I can think of is something with okra. Our friends suggested stewed tomatoes with okra and after asking and looking what would best go with étouffée, the resounding answer was stewed tomatoes…
Kla-Foo-Whaaaa….?!! Cherry Clafoutis Limousin (from Saveur)
That was my reaction the first time I heard of this dish a long time ago, it is pronounced “Kla-Foo-Tee” and is this wonderful French dessert that is eggy, custardy and heavenly; the taste is akin to a very fluffy soufflé with a flan taste! We were on Twitter when some followers of ours, @motoridersd…
Paula Deen’s Dr. Pepper Pecans
I have to admit, both Kevin and I are terrible at thinking up appetizers to bring to a party that isn’t just cheese, fruit, and crackers. Should it be hot or should it be cold; should we bring homemade dip with chips or something something fancy? Is there a theme and does whatever we look…
Like Butta!!- Apple Butter
Here’s the situation: my partner, Kevin, and I would buy a three to five pound bag of apples for our weekly healthy snack and sometimes we forget that we bought the apples in the first place! The apples would sit and after two weeks would turn brown and mushy or dehydrate into miniture shrunken head versions…
Going Ham!! Roasted Fresh Ham with Citrus and Rye (from Bon Apetit)
Last Thanksgiving I decided to make a fresh ham for the upcoming (at the time) annual Willard Family Christmas gathering. I have to admit that I was nervous! I told everyone my plans and the most common reply was ” Why not just go to Honey Baked Ham and get one. It would be easier.”…
Basic Banana Bread
Ingredients 1 cups granulated sugar 4 tablespoons butter melted 1 2/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4) 1/4 C low-fat milk 1/4 cup sour cream 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup all purpose whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2….
Crock Pot Meatloaf with Mashed Roasted Roots
1 1/2 pound extra Lean ground beef 1/4 C finely chopped onion 1/2 C seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4 C finely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 C ketchup 2 TBSP prepared mustard 1/2 tsp garlic minced 1 tsp diced oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg, beaten cooking spray 2 TBSP…
Scraping The Bowl 