Friday, February 20, 2026

Beer Battered Fish

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"In this recipe, cold beer flavors the batter and keeps it light and crisp, thanks to the carbonation. Stick with a light-colored beer or nonalcoholic beer to create golden-brown fillets with a mild taste. Serve the fish hot with lemon wedges and a salad, or dig into pub vibes with pan fried French fries."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love fried fish and having different versions make me happy!

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Crispy Beer Battered Fish


Photo source:  Taste of Home


"This recipe uses cornstarch and flour in the batter to create extra-crispy fried fish. Feel free to swap in 
nonalcoholic beer, as the beer’s flavor and carbonation (not the alcohol) make the batter successful."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love fried fish!

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Air Fryer Fish and Chips

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Air fryer fish fillets are just as crispy as the deep fried version. The cornflake breading creates a delightfully light and crispy exterior, while the fish stays nice and moist inside.

Air fryer fish is so simple to make. Like the traditional version, air fried fish fillets feature a light, crispy batter that creates a delightful crunch with each bite. It’s a perfect contrast to the moist, flaky fish inside. The dish works well with fresh fish, or you can use frozen cod."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love fried fish and happy to have an air fryer recipe!

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Air Fryer Cod

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This delicious, flaky air fryer cod with a simple marinade can be ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner or meal prep, this recipe offers bold flavor with minimal effort."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love fried fish and happy to have an air fryer recipe.

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Tartar Sauce

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Tartar sauce is one of those things that’s just plain better when homemade. Once you make it yourself, you may never go back to the jarred version. This homemade tartar sauce is salty, creamy and just the right amount of tangy—everything you want in a condiment to serve with crispy fish or fries. With just a few ingredients, this recipe can be whipped up in minutes whenever you want a tartar sauce that tastes fresh and feels effortless."  Comment from Taste of Home

This recipe is almost the same as how I make tartar sauce.  I don't use onion.  I love tartar sauce so much that I sometimes use it instead of mayonnaise when I make cheeseburgers or even a ham sandwich.

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Onion Rings Recipes - UPDATED

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

Since onion rings are one of my favorite side dishes, I have tried so many recipes and still did not find one that I really like.  So I set out to find the recipes that looked best to me.  Grandma's recipe sounds good, but I wanted more to try.  Read on if you love onion rings.



Grandma's Onion Rings (Southern Style)

"These are very delicate fried onion rings. My Grandmother's recipe. I have never found any to compare to hers."  Comment from All Recipes

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Food Network Onion Rings Page

Click here for a page from Food Network that features many onion ring recipes and looks very impressive.  


Crispy Fried Onion Rings from Taste of Home

"These crispy and lightly browned onion rings make a great side for fried fish. Serve with any kind of dipping sauce, from ketchup to thousand island or tangy fry sauce.

Our onion ring recipe walks you through frying these rings step by step. We recommend reading through the recipe a couple of times before starting. Also, check out our guide for additional tips on how to deep fry at home with confidence."

Comment from Taste of Home

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page that includes excellent instructions.

Honey Garlic Chicken - 2 versions


Photo source:  Stephanie O'Dea


There is nothing like the aroma of a meal cooking in the crock pot.  In my working days, I walked in the door from a hard day's work to the smell of a delicious meal ready to eat.  Be instantly de-stressed!  

How about the combination of honey and garlic?  It is one of my favorite appetizers when I order Chinese takeout.  This chicken dish would be perfect with rice, steamed broccoli and a salad with rolls.

This year, I'm focusing on frugal cooking . . . lots of chicken. Another focus that goes along with frugal cooking is freezer cooking.  This meal would be perfect for two meals for two people . . . freeze half to enjoy another day later in the month! I love having a great selection of meals ready to go in the freezer for those busy or lazy days.

Stephanie O'Dea, New York Times best selling author, features "A Year of Slow Cooking" on her website . . . click here for many more delicious recipes, along with so much more, like an awesome store! 


Another version . . .


Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"This delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe will make you want to stay in instead of ordering takeout! Sweet, savory, sticky and with just the right amount of spice, this Honey Chicken recipe is the perfect way to top off a bowl of steamed rice or vegetables."  Comment from Mom On Timeout

Click here to go to the Mom On Timeout recipe page.  Check out the rest of the website . . . Trish has some awesome recipes listed!



Thursday, February 19, 2026

Frosting and Icing Recipes UPDATED

 


Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

FROSTING

Almond Buttercream Frosting from Better Homes and Gardens

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting from Better Homes and Gardens

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting from Better Homes and Gardens

Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting from Dessert Now Dinner Later

Coconut Pecan Frosting from Better Homes and Gardens

Cream Cheese Frosting from Better Homes and Gardens

Sour Cream Frosting from Better Homes and Gardens
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting from Devour Dinner 


Peanut Butter Ganache from The Domestic Spoon


Strawberry Buttercream Frosting from Dessert Now Dinner Later


Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting from Dessert Now Dinner Later


Vanilla Buttercream Frosting from Dessert Now Dinner Later



ICING

Chocolate Glaze (best for Cakes, Cookies, Donuts) from Better Homes and Gardens

Chocolate Powdered Sugar Glaze (Easy) from Better Homes and Gardens

Powdered Sugar Icing from Better Homes and Gardens

Royal Icing from Better Homes and Gardens


MORE TO COME


Hashbrown Casserole

 


Photo source:  Southern Living

"Southerners are unapologetic about their fondness for hashbrown casserole. Also known as “Funeral Casserole,” the dish’s creamy goodness has comforted the bereaved for decades. And let's face it, no other dish on earth can transition so seamlessly from a country club breakfast buffet to a potluck church supper.  Learn how to make hashbrown casserole, and you'll discover a potato side dish your family will ask for again and again."  Comment from Southern Living

Comfort food is one of my favorites and I'm happy to have this recipe!

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Easy Leftover Potato Pancakes

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

"Learn what to do with leftover mashed potatoes with this appetizing recipe. These potato pancakes fry up crispy, golden, and cheesy. You can add minced garlic, chives, or 1/4 cup of any shredded raw vegetable."  Comment from All Recipes

Love potato pancakes!

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Blend of the Bayou

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This version of the creamy seafood bake calls for precooked shrimp and canned crabmeat, making it easy to prepare no matter where you live. Among all the types of shrimp available, white or brown Gulf shrimp work best at capturing the regional flavors of this juicy shrimp recipe. Blue crab comes from similar warm waters, and is often the source of sweet, tender crabmeat sold in cans."  Comment from Taste of Home

If it has shrimp and crabmeat, I want to try it!

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Old Fashioned Oatmeal Bars

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This recipe is easy to make and a great treat! If you love oatmeal this is a great bar! You use other chips, I think butterscotch would be great too or peanut butter. You can also omit the nuts or add raisins. Super versatile!"  Comment from The Southern Lady Cooks

These oatmeal bars sound delicious and very versatile.

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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Panera’s broccoli cheese soup recipe is popular for a reason. It has just the right amount of broccoli, and each creamy, cheesy bite is as comforting as the last—especially when you’ve paired it with a bread bowl to scoop out with every spoonful.

While it’s great to enjoy a bowl in the cafe, nothing beats a home-cooked meal—which is why we created a copycat Panera broccoli cheese soup recipe. Now, you don’t need to leave the house to get this restaurant favorite. It’s warm, filling comfort food that works as a lunch, appetizer or dinner—just adjust the portion size."  Comment from Taste of Home

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of the best soups I have ever had.  Very happy to have a recipe I can make at home.

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Crock Pot Pork Roast and White Beans

 


Photo source:  The Southern Lady Cooks

"Crock pot pork roast is an easy weeknight meal or make it anytime you want a great recipe for your family.  My family loves this easy dish. It’s honestly the perfect comfort food on a cold day. It’s so easy to prepare and the flavor is so good, something about the pork and the beans cooking together makes this dish wonderful!"  Comment from The Southern Lady Cooks

Happy to have a slow cooker recipe for white beans with pork.  Love it!

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Authentic Italian Meatballs

 


Photo source:  Savoring Italy 

"These Authentic Italian Meatballs (Polpette al Sugo) are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Made with grass-fed beef, Parmigiano cheese, Italian parsley, and onions, they're pan-fried and finished in a rich tomato sauce. Perfectly tender and easy to make, this classic recipe brings the taste of nonna's kitchen to your table!"  Comment from Savoring Italy

This recipe is much like the one I use that I learned from my nana.  I think the only difference is I don't use onion.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tiramisu Macarons

 


Photo source:  Sweet and Savory

"These tiramisu macarons are filled with espresso mascarpone whipped ganache and espresso-soaked ladyfingers for a bold, authentic tiramisu flavor in every bite. Perfect for coffee lovers and special occasions!"  Comment from Sweet and Savory

These macarons look different and delicious!

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One Pan Parmesan Steak and Potatoes

 


Photo source:  Sip and Feast

"Busy weeknights call for easy one-pan dinners, and my Parmesan Steak and Potatoes is an absolute winner. Tender chunks of marinated steak are skewered, broiled on top of potatoes, and finished with a garlic parmesan paste, resulting in one of the most delicious steak and potato dishes you'll ever have."  Comment from Sip and Feast

Parmesan Steak and Potatoes is different and the combination of ingredients sounds delicious!

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Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

 


Photo source:  Southern Living

"Two summer favorites in one: tomatoes and shrimp. Whole cherry tomatoes are cooked on the stove top until they gently burst, creating the base for an effortless sauce. A mix of both yellow and red cherry tomatoes adds contrast to this keeper of a dish, especially when the dish is finished with fresh basil. The Parmesan brings the entire dish together, blending with reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce. The key is to buy a block of Parmesan and grate it yourself, as the pre-grated kind can clump and won't melt to create a smooth sauce. Some say cheese and seafood shouldn't mix, but this recipe is a pretty compelling reason for why they go together."  Comment from Southern Living

Fast, easy and delicious . . . that is a winner!

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Banana Cream Pie

 


Photo Source:  The Recipe Girl

"End your day with a slice of this silky smooth Banana Cream Pie! With a flaky crust, sweet cream filling, and sliced bananas, you’ll be in heaven!"  Comment from The Recipe Girl.

It has been way too long since I have had Banana Cream Pie!  Would love to make this.

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Banana Coconut Cream Dessert

 


Photo source:  Betty Crocker

The Betty Crocker recipe page says this dessert is very similar to a Banana Cream Pie.  Looks like it is an easy semi-homemade dessert including Bisquick and instant pudding.  Bisquick is something I always have an extra box of because it makes almost everything you make with it seem like you spent hours on it.

Click here to go to the Betty Crocker recipe page.