DIY Essentials: Cheaters Refried Beans

I call these “cheaters” because I am using spiced canned beans, and the beans of choice...

Side Essentials: Spiced Up Buggs Bunny Salad

This is an easy salad to put together… the hardest part is shredding the carrots. The...

Homemade Essentials: Organic Sour Cream

This is not the kind of recipe you make on the spur of the moment. For...

Comfort Essentials: Italian Meatball Stew

This is an excellent recipe where you toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and...

Easy/Peasy Essentials: Chicken & Rice Casserole

Pulled this together partially from leftovers (the chicken rice, and gravy), and partially from simple items...

Baked Essentials: Awesome Spiced Lemon Chicken

Put this together for last evening’s dinner. I made this using a half chicken; however, you...

Puff Pastry Essentials: Chicken Pot Pie Triangles

I make these two ways… The way the recipe presents them is large enough to make...

Holiday Essentials: Baileys Irish Cream

Just in time for the holidays. I make this in small batches all year long, but during...

Seafood Essentials: Spicy Shrimp/Sausage Chowder

This is a chowder that I always order when in the Caymans. Spicy, but with just...

Homemade Essentials: Limoncello Liqueur

This is a great liqueur, and is the second most popular one in Italy, the first...