The entree was a hit! George, the meat-n-potatoes birthday guy, loved it! There are many variations to this recipe.You might add your own touch like fresh peas, chopped celery, mashed cauliflower in place of potatoes but I like this just as it is. It absolutely has an amazing flavor and it’s so very moist.
If you like meat and potatoes I guarantee you’ll love this!
Hummingbird Cake
A request from my son-in-law. So, I looked through my cookbook library and pulled out one of my favorites, American Cake. (Thank you Ann, my daughter-in-law’s gift.) I enjoy reading the stories as much as looking over the recipes. After reviewing hummingbird cake recipes on-line this recipe looked best for my family. Oil instead of butter, no coconut (not liked by all), and the recipe was easy enough to toss together in record time.
Enjoy, it’s amazing.
Berry time of year! Love this berry cobbler for breakfast. Simple topping brings this together quickly. Use on your favorite fruit filling. If you’re not into a biscuit topping take a look through my other topper recipes in this post.
The project is complete! This area in my yard has come alive! For my next project, front steps, I’d like to use Portuguese tiles. I’m having some difficulty locating a selection. Do any of you have some ideas?
If you are interested in this mosaic project please ask. I am into freestyle and all was done with the minimum of tools and supplies.
My perfect dessert for Mother’s Day. Really simple but looks time involved, doesn’t it? The pastry comes together in 5-10 minutes, and while it bakes those 30 you can whip up the cream and cook (or not) the blueberries. Yes, some may prefer the blueberries uncooked and folded into the whipped cream. This is a rich yet light (heavenly) dessert. Add strawberries or mixed berries instead if you like.
Loving the out of doors … garden’s in, and nearing its first production. Every corner of my yard has a purpose but there’s one spot that needs a little color, the concrete table. I’ve been wanting to try my hand at mosaic and with these bright Mexican tiles this table will come alive. Sadly, many tiles will be hammered and cut to produce the finished product. Because I’m not sure this activity will continue to be a passion I’m not investing in expensive cutting tools. I’m going to be inventive. I may use colorful dishes and clay pot pieces as well. I hope you’ll enjoy following my progress.
Update May 11th
Juicy chicken guaranteed! This recipe is made with the help of Nando’s Peri Peri Sauce. And because I didn’t get the extra hot variety a few drops of Malagueta pepper juice & several whole peppers were added. I always suggest making the marinade the night before … giving time for flavors to peak. Some experts feel a dry rug is best with smoking but I find either a dry rub or marinade acceptable. There’s no flare up with dripping sauce or juices with my smoker which I talk about here. The water barrier pretty much puts an end to charcoal burned chicken. If you’ve smoked before you know the time element. Let’s get started!
You may or may not have difficulty finding these products. This is a great place to reference Nando’s Peri Peri history. For sauce purchase, Amazon and World Market.
Malagueta Peppers may have been purchased at R-N Supermarket, Tulare, California or a local Save Mart. But again can be found on Amazon.
You may not need the extra Malagueta Peppers if the Nando’s Sauce has the right heat for you.
If you haven’t a smoker and wish to try an oven method, here’s my recipe.
Craving Red Velvet? Here’s a deliciously easy fix! My first recommendation is to use your very best unsweetened cocoa. I used Guittard Cocoa Rouge Cocoa Powder for its great taste and red cocoa color. It can be purchased at Amazon.com if you have difficulty finding it. Great for brownies too!
World Market too
The taste of Red Velvet the easy way!
Dinner isn’t complete without dessert! (in my opinion) Dessert can be as simple as fresh fruit, a special coffee, or digestif. But I have to admit I love cake and cookies, all with coffee, best. So, when I was watching Andie McDowell’s party for her new boyfriend in Love After Love I was focused on the red velvet cake at the end of the table. (The party went south pretty quickly. How many noticed the cake?) It looked deliciously homemade just like the result I had with Cook’s Illustrated’s Red Velvet Cake Recipe. Some times a cake is too much … so the reason for this cookie. Soon!
About the movie, Andie’s son (actor O’Dowd) was less than likable (3 out of 5 stars).
Here are a few of my favorite cookies until the Red Velvet appear next:
Chocolate Chippers
Cranberry Oatmeal
Cheesecake Bars
Raisin Bars
Peanut Butter
Fig Bars
For more click on category COOKIES
Number three son recently asked for this recipe. When I emailed it to him I began to crave it … even the green bell peppers that I avoided as a kid. (But, make this recipe in my opinion.) Not all my children were into the green bell peppers … So, I always made a little extra stuffing to serve ‘unstuffed.’ Certainly the green bells can be traded out with the less strong tasting more mature red, orange or yellow. I suppose you could make it without bell peppers at all. Ha! Quick and yummy! Give it a try!
Maybe you’d rather try a more contemporary recipe, here
Orzo Stuffed Peppers