Hushpuppy

Hushpuppy Recipe and History

History of Hushpuppies Hushpuppies are finger-shaped dumplings of cornmeal that are deep-fried and traditionally served with fried catfish.  Also know as corn dodgers, they are especially popular throughout the South. … Continued

Southwest marinated flank steak

Southwest Marinated Flank Steak Recipe

  Southwest Marinated Flank Steak Recipe is perfect for making taco bowls, fajitas, burritos, or just served thinly sliced.  I love to use this marinade recipe when I make my … Continued

Cottage Vegetable Soup and Golden Cornbread

Cottage Vegetable Soup and Golden Cornbread Recipes

  Tonight we had Homemade Cottage Vegetable Soup and Golden Cornbread.  I made the soup in my cast-iron Dutch oven, and I baked the cornbread in my 10-inch cast iron … Continued

Cornbread Stuffing with Fresh Figs, Morels, and Foie Gras Recipe

  Thanksgiving Wines: “If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily.” – Gerald Good   This annual gathering is our Thursday feast.  Enjoying … Continued

Sandwich Wraps with Asparagus and Avocado Recipe

Sandwich wraps with Asparagus and Avocado are fabulous and also low-fat and low calorie!  Serve these sandwich wraps for lunch or at a party on the appetizer buffet.  They are easy-to-make … Continued

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe is a great muffin to make ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.   When leaving for work in the morning, just grab a … Continued

Quinoa Muffins

Quinoa Muffins Recipe

Quinoa Muffins are nutritious as well as delicious!  Instead of oatmeal or bran muffins, how about making these delicious and healthy muffins for your family?  These muffins are packed with protein, … Continued

Sugar Doughnut Muffins

Sugar Doughnut Muffins Recipe

This Sugar Doughnut Muffins recipe caught my eye because I love sugar doughnuts and I do not deep fry foods.  In fact, I never deep fry foods!  These sugar doughnut … Continued

Radish zucchini sandwich

Radish Sandwiches on Zucchini Basil Muffins Recipe

The delightful crunch and mild pungency of these Radish Sandwiches, as well as the mellow rich saltiness of butter, complement the muffins perfectly.  These radish sandwiches on muffins would actually … Continued

Millet Crop

Millet – A Healthy Whole Grain

  You may think of millet as a key ingredient in bird seed and animal feed.  While it is used for these purposes, millet has been an important food source … Continued

close up of a blueberry muffin

Best Blueberry Muffin Recipe

I know that everyone thinks their blueberry muffin recipe is the best – but this is the Best Blueberry Muffin recipe!  These muffins are bursting with flavor, lots of fresh … Continued

Banana Chia Seed Muffins

Banana Chia Seed Muffins Recipe

Banana Chia Seed Muffins are very tasty and delicious.  These muffins are easy to make and a great way to incorporate Chia seeds in your diet. Chia Seeds are the … Continued

Zucchini Cranberry Bread Recipe

  Here is a very pretty and delicious Zucchini Cranberry Bread to make now and then freeze for later use.  During the holidays, you will be very thankful to have … Continued

Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread Recipe

When life gives you too many zucchini squash in your garden – make zucchini bread! This photo was shared with me by my sister, Carol Arroyo, and her website The … Continued

Vanilla Bean Bread

Vanilla Bean Bread Recipe

Vanilla Bean Bread is wonderful!  It is so moist that it is almost like cake.  I am in love with this quick bread recipe.   I slightly adapted the recipe … Continued