Smoked Gouda and Cheddar Mac with Spinach
This recipe has been sponsored by the cool folks over at One2One Network in partnership with Nestle Carnation The Cooking Milk. This is my own twist on the Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac recipe from the free CARNATION - Holiday Guide.pdf I received from Carnation Cooking Milk. I'm a big, BIG fan of spinach. Anytime I can get away with mixing it into a dish, I do it! This particular dish had my interest... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Loaded Potato Potluck Favorite
This recipe has been sponsored by the cool crowd over at One2One Network in partnership with Nestle Carnation The Cooking Milk. Can I just tell you this is the CREAMIEST potato recipe I have ever made? When Cassie from One2One Network asked me to make two recipes using Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk in place of regular milk, I didn't think it would make much of a difference. I was wrong. It... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Veggie Nachos
Simple and quick recipes are always my first choice when throwing together a hot lunch. My family would eat nachos everyday, if I'd let them. They're similar to salads really, minus the greens. We can throw just about any vegetable, legume, meat, fruit, salsa, and of course, wonderful cheese on top of a bed a chips. Slide'em into the oven for less than 10-minutes and then we're ready to chow... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Texas Peach Pie
JUST LOOK at these golden sweet Texas peach slices. They don't grow them like this in the grocery store. You'll only find these sugary juicy wonders around the farmers' markets of East Texas from late-June to mid-August. I couldn't help but make a Texas size pie when I brought them home from my own local farmers' market. And instead of a pie plate, I pulled out the 13-inch by 9-inch casserole... More...
By Jill | 8 comments | Full Recipe...Campers Casserole
Campers Casserole is simple to bring together and I could totally imagine it being cooked in a dutch-oven over a campfire. Since I was home, I used my trusty casserole dish. You may want to salt & pepper this dish to your taste. My husband and son enjoyed this dinner with ketchup on top. It was very filling and I enjoyed trying this new recipe. But I'll be honest, it needed an extra... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Lean Beef and Vegetable Casserole
I introduced this layered casserole to my family last night. It was a simple casserole recipe to bring together. And I liked that it called for everyday pantry items. Once out of the oven, the aroma of beef, tomatoes and potato reminded us of meatloaf. We all had the natural urge to squeeze a little ketchup over our plates. My 9-year old son and husband went back for seconds, if that means anything... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Grilled Fresh Zucchini
Grilled fresh zucchini can be eaten alone, on the side, or my favorite way, as a topping on grilled pizza. It can be prepared ahead and eaten at room temperature or hot from the grill. Anyway you slice it, it's takes about 10 minutes to cook on a gas grill and it's super easy to prepare. (Yellow Squash can be grilled the very same way.) HERE'S ALL IT TAKES To keep this quick and simple, use... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Fresh Okra and Tomatoes
Okra is in season around these parts of Texas. The most common okra recipes involve frying it up. And while I love the salty crunch of good fried okra, it's not my favorite favorite. Okra cooked with stewed tomatoes and onions is what I crave this time of year. My Memaw called it 'Okra Gumbo'. Is that what you call this too? HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 pint fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Grilled Jalapenos
When you're in the mood to bring on the heat, go ahead and grill up a batch of jalapenos to have ready for spicing up your other recipes. Start with two skewers, wood or metal is up to you. With the two skewers parallel to each other, push the pepper onto both skewers so there's a skewer on each end of the pepper. Continue adding one pepper at a time until the skewer is full. Spray the peppers... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Cheesey Zucchini and Squash
Cheesey Zucchini and Squash goes WAY BACK for me. I started eating it as a filling with pita bread, back in the days when I lived single and poor in Fort Worth. I would eat cheesey zucchini & squash when I grew tired of egg salad sandwiches. Those two recipes kept me going. Today, I eat it as a side dish. I'll either make it spicy with green chilies or mild with thin slivers of onion. ... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Homecooked Black Eyed Peas
2 pounds fresh shelled black eyed peas 1 tablespoon oil or bacon drippings 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper enough water to cover peas in the pot Place all the ingredients in a large pot over medium high heat. Make sure you have enough water to cover the peas with 2 inches of water. After the water comes to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Set your timer for the... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Blackberry Cobbler
I apologize that there's not a photograph for this recipe. You'll have to trust me that it makes a beautiful dessert and it's absolutely worth the time to bake it up. I served this recipe in a cooking demonstration at our Main Street Farmers' Market and the crowd went ga-ga for it. It helps to make sure the blackberries are sweet on their own without the need to add sugar. If you happen to... More...
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