Friday, February 13, 2026

The Best Rice Pudding

 


Photo source:  Sip and Feast

"The very best Rice Pudding is incredibly creamy, a little bit sweet, and perfectly balanced with vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon. Since it relies on kitchen and pantry staples, it can be made whenever the mood strikes you!"  Comment from Sip and Feast

In spanish, they call it arroz con leche.  My abuela made the best I have ever had and I wish I would have gotten the recipe.  I'm anxious to try Jim's recipe.

Click here to go to the Sip and Feast recipe page.




Chicken Tetrazzini

 


Photo Source:  Natasha's Kitchen

"This Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe is a comforting, supremely creamy, and cheesy pasta bake loaded with tender chicken and plump mushrooms. This meal is a crowd-favorite casserole dish perfect for casual family dinners, holiday potluck parties, bringing a meal to a new mother, and every occasion in between. Watch the video below to see how simple it is!"  Comment from Natasha's Kitchen

Looks delicious!  Natasha provides a video and excellent instructions that include ideas for variations to the recipe.  Check it out!

Click here to go to the Natasha's Kitchen recipe page.



Air Fryer Blooming Onion

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

"Use your air fryer to prepare this blooming onion, a fun appetizer resembling a flower. Serve with dipping sauce as a shared appetizer."  Comment from All Recipes

It is always a treat to get a Blooming Onion when I go to Outback Steakhouse.  Love it!  Happy to see a recipe I can make at home in the air fryer.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.



Air Fryer Turtle Cheesecake

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

"Did you know that you can use your air fryer to make turtle cheesecake? The flavors of chocolate, caramel, toasted pecans, and creamy cheesecake are a perfect match."  Comment from All Recipes.

The photo says it all . . . delicious!  And it bakes in the air fryer that makes it so fast and convenient.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.



Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata

 


"This air fryer breakfast frittata is easy to make using a cake pan that fits in the air fryer basket. Switch up the ingredients to suit your taste. If you are worried about the frittata sticking to the cake pan, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper."  Comment from All Recipes

Love the recipe ingredients and the ease of cooking in the air fryer.  One of my favorite meals!

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.



Crispy Caesar Chicken Cutlets

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

"This crispy chicken cutlets recipe takes flavor inspiration from the classic Caesar salad. The breadcrumb mixture includes crushed croutons for added flavor and crunch, plus store bought Caesar salad dressing is what adheres that crispy crust to the juicy chicken beneath. It's cooked right in the air fryer for an easy dinner as is, or slice them up to serve over a salad or in a sandwich or wrap."  Comment from All Recipes

It is amazing how these chicken cutlets are so crispy after they are cooked in an air fryer!  They look delicious and easy to make.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.



Air Fryer No Knead Bread

 


Photo source:  Jo Cooks

"Yes, your Air Fryer is perfect for making No Knead Bread! This bread requires just 4 ingredients and no kneading required. Perfect for sandwiches, toast or just about anything you’d want to eat bread with. So unbelievably delicious, you’ll never want to make this butter slathered crusty bread any other way."  Comment from Joanne of Jo Cooks

I must try this bread recipe!  It looks delicious and easy in the air fryer.

Click here to go to the Jo Cooks recipe page.



Thursday, February 12, 2026

Valentine's Day Recipes

 



Since I was a kid, Valentine's Day was always a special day.  The graphic reminds me of the valentines we would give each other in elementary school.  One for everyone in the class.  Special times that I'm afraid the young people of today do not experience.  I'm sad for them because there was nothing like it.

As I grew up, it because a special romantic day.  The Valentine's cards, boxes of chocolates, special dates and going to a fancy restaurant . . . that is what Valentine's Day became for me.  As an adult, it was a day to make a very special dinner and a sweet treat for my sweetie and I usually got a box of chocolate that came with lots of love.  

Chocolate is a recurring theme and I'm going to have to order myself some chocolates.

Below is a listing of Valentine's recipes I hope you will enjoy.  I will add more as I find them.  

Happy Valentine's Day!




Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes from Martha Stewart

Heart Shaped Treats from Martha Stewart


Happy Valentine's Day from Recipe Girl

DINNER IDEAS:

CHOCOLATE:

OTHER SWEETS:

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

 


Photo source: The Southern Lady Cooks

"This recipe has everything we love, chocolate, cream cheese, nuts (optional) and our favorite chocolate frosting. So these cupcakes are a winner! They take a little time to put together but they are worth the effort. If you want to make something special for a birthday or a gathering, put these on your dessert table!"  Comment from The Southern Lady Cooks

I don't have to make these cupcakes to know they are perfection.  The photo alone says it all, but the ingredients are all among my favorites.

Click here to go to The Southern Lady Cooks recipe page.




Cherry-and-Cream-Cheese Hand Pies

 


Photo source:  Martha Stewart


"A delicious mix between our 
sour cherry pie and a traditional cheese Danish, these flaky pastries are easily customizable to use other fruits. We like to enjoy them as a morning treat or with an afternoon tea."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Love these sweet treats made with puff pastry and are so versatile.  The recipe page lists instructions on how to make other fruit fillings.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com recipe page.






Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

 


Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe – tender, juicy chicken brushed with a rich garlic-butter Parmesan sauce. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or party appetizer. Serve with your favorite sides for a simple meal everyone will love!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

Love this recipe so much . . . all ingredients I love and so happy to find another air fryer recipe!

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe page.




Ribs - Informative Info and Recipes UPDATED



Click here for an excellent article on cuts of pork ribs.  Also cooking tips from Pork.net.

Click here for an article on country ribs and more recipes from Spend With Pennies.

from Food Network, Giada De Laurentiis

Pork Ribs 
a collection from Woolworths.com, Australia

Oven Pork Ribs with Barbeque Sauce
from recipetineats.com

from Southern Living

I will be adding more info and recipes for ribs.




Black-Eyed Peas - lots of recipes UPDATED

 


According to legendary Southern food journalist and writer John Egerton in Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History, black-eyed peas are associated with a "mystical and mythical power to bring good luck"  

Comment from Southern Living





Since it is a southern New Year tradition to eat black eyed peas for good luck, I have listed black eyed peas recipes.  Some links have more than one recipe. 

They are not just for New Years, I make them all year long and love them.  Check them out!


Dave's Georgia Black-Eyed Peas from All Recipes

Classic Hoppin' John from Southern Living

Southern Black-Eyed Peas from Simply Recipes

17 Lucky (and Delicious) Black-Eyed Pea Recipes from Food and Wine


Classic Southern Black-Eyed Peas from The One Pot Momma


Southern Style Black Eyed Peas from Cooking with Katie Cross


Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe from Tasty At Home






Why Tomato Paste Belongs in Every Kitchen (and Why Tubes Beat Cans)

 


Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"We're here to share why tomato paste deserves a place in your kitchen. We also want to address the important fact that not all tomato paste is created equal, and neither are the packages it comes in. Cans have long been the default, but is it true that tubes are better suited to the way most of us cook today: using a tablespoon here, a teaspoon there?"  Comment from Martha Stewart.com




Basic Pancakes

 


Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"This simple recipe uses pantry and fridge ingredients and will become your go-to for making fluffy pancakes from scratch."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Pancakes are one of my favorite things, but I always use Bisquick.  I'd like to make them from scratch to see if there is a difference.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com recipe page.






Sloppy Joe Bubble Up

 


Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Sloppy Joe Bubble Up Recipe – homemade sloppy joe mixture tossed with chopped refrigerated biscuits and topped with cheese. Ground beef, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, biscuits, and cheese. A delicious twist to your usual sloppy joes. Kids and adults gobble this up!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

This recipe looks delicious!  The use of canned biscuits makes it faster and easier and the article has more ideas to make it even faster.  Love semi-homemade for busy times!

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe page.





Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread

 


Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"This Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread is a great side dish to pasta or a simple party appetizer. Warm some pizza or marinara sauce up for dipping. YUM."  Comment from Plain Chicken

Stephanie always has awesome and delicious recipes!  Love the use of canned biscuits in this recipe to make it fast and easy when you are in a hurry to get a delicious meal together.

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe.




Best Mini and Individual Desserts

 


Photo source:  Bake or Break

"Individual desserts are one of my favorite things to make for a party or even a small gathering. It’s so wonderful to get to the end of a meal and not have to slice and serve dessert. These mini and individual servings are ready to grab and eat!"  Comment from Bake or Break

So many desserts to check out!  Love this website!

Click here to go to the Bake or Break recipe page.


Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Chicken Enchilada Dip



Photo source:  On My Plate


I'd love to incorporate this dip into other tex-mex dishes like tacos or a layered taco salad for a different twist.

Looks delicious!

Click here to go to the On My Plate recipe page.




Chicken Enchilada Recipes


Photo source:  Sandra Lee



I'm on a quest to find various chicken enchilada recipes.

Listed below are some recipes that look interesting to me and I will update this page when I try them out.



Cheesy Chicken Enchilada

Looks delicious!  The above photo says it all

Click here to go to the Sandra Lee recipe page.
Easy Chicken Enchiladas

"With a few staple ingredients, these easy chicken enchiladas are so quick to make, dinner will be on the table before you know it."  Comment from Taste of Home

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Mini Chicken Enchiladas

"Refrigerated pie crust makes quick work of assembling these bite-sized appetizers loaded with chicken and cheese. I've made them several times since receiving the recipe from a friend."  Comment from Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas for Taste of Home

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.


MORE TO COME!