In my small town, we have what is called First Fridays which typically begin the first Friday in May and runs through the first Friday in September. In August, friends and family gathered at Courtside Bar & Grille for dinner to celebrate my Momma's birthday and my ever fabulous friend, Cynthia, told us about a... Continue Reading →
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños
I love creating new recipes to add to my collection and these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños have been a hit amongst my family and friends all summer long. This recipe was inspired by my cousin after he snapped me a photo of the grilled jalapeños he made one weekend. They looked so good that I just had to... Continue Reading →
Homemade Crab Cakes & Remolaude Sauce
Thank you to everyone that commented on my Facebook post sharing what you were having for dinner last night! And, thank you for inspiring me to write a new blog post! Feel free to share!!!! Crab Cakes Ingredients: 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise 3 Egg Yolks 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice (1/2 of a lemon) 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire... Continue Reading →
Paula’s Baked Ravioli
This is a recipe that I made up years ago. I keep the ingredients on hand at all times for a dinner in and I love how easy it is to prepare and it is great for a make and take to a friend in need. I've also served this for fundraising events. Ingredients: Olive... Continue Reading →
Fried Ice Cream
A couple of years ago for Family Dinner, I made Fried Ice Cream for dessert and it amazed the kids that I placed ice cream in hot oil and it didn't melt. I love surprising them with new and exciting treats. Each family member gets to choose what we have for Family Dinner usually by... Continue Reading →
Homemade Chicken ‘N Noodles
I have THE BEST sister-in-love in the world! What is a sister-in-love you ask? Well, she is married to my brother and a sister by choice whom I love with all of my heart. She is an amazing mother, wife, aunt, sister, daughter, singer, Christian and Southern cook. She loves the most simple things in... Continue Reading →
Grilled Italian Bread with Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Smoked Gouda
As I went out to light the grill last night, the sky was absolutely beautiful and I just had to snap a photo with my iPhone. The days have been overly hot and the nights extremely muggy here in Southeast Ohio. Summer hasn't let up for 2018 and it doesn't look like it's going to... Continue Reading →
Blackened Tilapia Soft Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Many times when GW & I go out to eat and he finds a new dish he really likes, he will say ~ I know you can make this. I think it's half challenge, half encouragement and definitely always in his favor as he is the ultimate taste tester. It's a win/win for the GW.... Continue Reading →
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Faith Elizabeth’s ~ Banana Split Ice Box Cake
My niece, Faith Elizabeth, is an A M A Z I N G young lady. There isn't a single thing that she can't accomplish when she puts her mind to it. Academics, volleyball, softball, basketball, farming, 4-H, make-up, hair, cooking, baking......shall I go on??? I could, that's for darn sure!!! I love and treasure her... Continue Reading →
Take Time to Slow Down
Rush here. Rush there. Do this. Do that. Thinking of that while I'm doing this. Story of my life. It really hit me yesterday as GW and I went to Columbus for a couple of nights to celebrate wedding weekend with family and friends. We went to one of our favorite spots, Cooper's Hawk Winery,... Continue Reading →
Grilled Romaine Chicken Salad
Remember my statement under My Love of Cooking & Entertaining ~ When I was younger, I wasn’t the best at it but who is right? I mean, I wouldn’t have made the show Worst Cooks In America or anything like that but I did fix a lot of hamburger and chicken. I thought that grilled marinated chicken... Continue Reading →
Banana Split Cake
As soon as warmer weather arrives, I switch modes of cooking. I grill out all year long but I do change what I cook. Anyone else like that? I don't cook chili in the Summer nor do I fix soups.. Just Fall and Winter. Same with my desserts. This Banana Split Cake I am about... Continue Reading →
A Brand New Dish ~ Garlic Shrimp, Four Cheese & Veggie Pasta
Have you clicked on My Love of Cooking & Entertaining tab? NO? Well, this is what it says: I love to cook. When I was younger, I wasn’t the best at it but who is right? I mean, I wouldn’t have made the show Worst Cooks In America or anything like that but I did... Continue Reading →
Is It Really March Already???
In like a lion March came. 60 MPH winds to be exact. I slept through it and glad that I did! I don't mind storms but wind puts me on edge. We have some acreage and on the upper part, an old tree came down which will be perfect for nights by the fire pit.... Continue Reading →
Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops & Asparagus
I am totally hooked on these grilled bone-in pork chops & asparagus. We have a friend who is a master at throwing spices together and coming out with a tasty dish each and every single time. The first time he fixed us grilled pork chops, I vowed to never fix them in the oven again.... Continue Reading →
Dishes In The Sink
Sunday, I ran the dishwasher three times. Saturday, we had guests over for dinner. One can gage a successful dinner party by the number of times you run the dishwasher. I ran mine, three times Sunday. And that's not counting the number of items I washed by hand because,of course, there are certain items you... Continue Reading →
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