Mini Top Hat

This is a pattern for a crocheted mini top hat or pork pie hat. It uses front post crochet and is worked by measurement rather than a set number of rows.

Carrots with Almonds and Dill Glaze 2

  Carrots with Almonds and Dill Glaze 2 Baby carrots cooked with almond slivers and dill. This is one of our Thanksgiving dishes. 1 lb baby carrots1/3 c thinly sliced green onions3 Tbsp butter2/3 tsp corn starch (substitute xanthan gum for more keto friendly)1/3...

Rhubarb Cake

Not sure where this recipe came from or which grandmother. I seem to have quite a few recipes with rhubarb.

Bacon Cauliflower Salad

This salad will sit overnight in the refrigerator in layers. Before serving, mix all the ingredients together.

Chicken Alfredo

  Chicken Alfredo Pasta16 oz Dry pastaChicken1 lb Skinless, boneless chicken1 tsp Italian seasoning3/4 tsp Kosher salt1/4 tsp Pepper2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp ButterSauce1/2 cup Butter (cut up into slices or chunks)2 cups Heavy cream1 clove Garlic...

Sugar Cookies

Ah….the traditional frosted Christmas cookies. Of course this recipe doesn’t have to be used for just Christmas. How about Halloween? Valentine’s Day? The recipe source is listed as Penzeys, which, apparently, is a space company. I don’t know anything about the spice company, but this is one of the recipes that my grandmother used.

Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

This is a recipe for sweet potatoes cooked in a casserole dish. It uses mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, pecans, and brown sugar.

Curry Chicken

I love curry. Will have to try this recipe at some point.

Rainbow Cake (or Cupcakes)

Who doesn’t like a rainbow? Really this is vanilla or white cake with food coloring.

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Kahlua

Many years ago I made a chocolate mouse cake with Kahlua. I had trouble finding that exact recipe but this one is close.

Easy Butter Pecan Pound Cake

This was a version of a cake using the butter pecan cake mix that I was debating trying out. I ended up using a different recipe, so haven’t tried this one yet.

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

  Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls Dough3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° F)2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (or one packet)2 large Eggs (room temperature)1 cup mashed potatoes* (lightly packed)6 Tbsp butter (melted)¼ cup granulated granulated sugar2 tsp kosher salt1 - 2 tsp...

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Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)½ cup coconut oil (room temperature)½ cup carob or cocoa powder¼ cup pure maple syrup¼ cup tapioca starch2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract In a large bowl using a hand mixer, a stand mixer would work too, beat butter and...

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Dylan’s Carob Cake

Dylan’s Carob Cake

  Dylan's Carob Cake ½ cup butter (soft)1 ¾ cup brown sugar2 eggs½ cup carob powder½ cup water2 ½ cup flour (white or wheat) (sifted)1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 tsp instant coffee⅔ cup buttermilk1 ½ tsp vanilla⅔ cup chopped nuts Cream shortening (butter) with...

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Chili Cornbread Bake

Chili Cornbread Bake

  Chili Cornbread Bake Cornbread Mix1 large egg (lightly beaten)1/3 cup milk1 tsp ground cumin1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)1 can diced green chiles (4 oz, drained)1 box Jiffy Cornbread MixChili1 lb ground beef1 small onion (diced)1...

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KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

  KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat ½ head cabbage (finely chopped (about 4 cups))½ medium carrot (finely chopped)2 Tbsp buttermilk4¼ tsp white vinegar1½ Tbsp onion (finely chopped)2 Tbsp whole milk¼ cup mayonnaise2 tsp lemon juice4 tsp sugar¼ tsp salt⅜ tsp pepper...

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