Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and grits is a favorite comfort food that is easy to make for such a delicious meal.  There are so many versions of this recipe, but this one is simple and basic.  Perfect with cornbread on the side.

This recipe comes from Taste of Home.  Click here to go to the recipe.  

Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bars

 

Photo source: Mom on Timeout

This recipe is for me!  My favorite candy bar . . . I'll have to make these as a gift to myself.  These candy bars would be my choice to make for gifts to others too.  They look quick and easy to make.

These delicious treats come from Trish at Mom on Timeout.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

 

Photo source: Mom on Timeout

Christmas cookies are so special.  One of my holiday favorites was a dessert buffet covered with colorful and festive Christmas cookies.  One of my favorite childhood Christmas cooking/baking activities was making and decorating Christmas cookies.  Funny how a simple food item can conjure up so many memories.

Here is one to add to your collection.  It comes from Trish at Mom on Timeout.  Click here to go to her recipe page.

Lemon Chicken And Rice Casserole

 

Photo source: All Recipes

Lemon chicken is awesome, so I can imagine baking it with rice and cream of chicken soup would make it super awesome.  Sounds like a great recipe to try.  Quick and easy too.

This recipe comes from All Recipes.  Click here to go to the recipe.

Sheet Pan Scalloped Potatoes

 

Photo source:  Damn Delicious

Looks delicious!  I must admit, there isn't a potato recipe that I don't like.  It is possibly my favorite food group.  And this recipe, it looks like it is more crispy than creamy, which is fine with me.  There is a place for both.

This recipe comes from Damn Delicious . . . click here to go to the recipe page.

Crack Chicken Penne Pasta

 

Photo source:  Easy Chicken Recipes

Cream cheese, ranch, bacon, chicken sounds awesome.  Looks like an easy one-pot meal.  Sounds like a winner to me!

This recipe comes from Becky at Easy Chicken Recipes.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes

 

Photo source: The Shortcut Kitchen

Interesting recipe for a cupcake that I would love to try.  Sounds like a winner!

This recipe is brought to you by The Shortcut Kitchen also known as CentsLessDeals.com.

Click here for the recipe page.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies

 

Photo source:  Mom on Timeout

These little sweet treats are so special.  Kids love them and big kids like me love them too.  Quick and easy, no bake.  A great last minute addition to your holiday buffet table.

This recipe comes from Trish at Mom on Timeout.  Click here to go to the recipe.

Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

Prime Rib would be the perfect menu item for a special holiday party.  Mashed potatoes as a side dish is a must.  Worth the effort!

Chef John is one of my favorite chefs that I subscribe to on You Tube (Food Wishes).   He makes everything look so easy. 

Click here to go to recipe page.

The BEST Homemade Biscuit Recipe

 

Photo source: Mom on Timeout

Made from scratch biscuits are delicious, but I make Bisquick biscuits that are quick and easy.  I don't make drop biscuits, I roll them out.  Most people think I made them from scratch.  My pancakes are also made with Bisquick.   It is one of the grocery store items I don't buy generic since I think Bisquick is the best.

I also make them from scratch using buttermilk that I learned to make as a teenager by my neighbor Dot, who was a wonderful southern cook that I learned how to make most of the basic baked stuff.  I will post my recipe one day soon, they are put away and I don't know them from memory.

Trish from Mom on Timeout claims her recipe is the best homemade biscuit recipe.  I have not made them.  But the photo shows a good looking biscuit that makes me want to make them now.

Click here to go to Trish's recipe page.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

 

Photo source: Natasha's Kitchen

Beef stew is one of those meals JR, my first husband, and I would make often with biscuits.  His southern mom taught me how to make her beef stew that was the most delicious I ever had.  

The ingredients are basically the same as Natasha's recipe.  I don't use beef broth.  The cut up beef is coated in seasoned flour and browned until fully cooked in a dutch oven with a little oil.  I like it cooked until the beef is a little crispy.  Then water is added that covers the beef and a slurry of seasoned flour and water is added.  Cook until it thickens a bit.  I believe it is the seasoned flour that makes the difference in the flavor of the beef stew.  Then I add the vegetables and water to cover it.  It cooks for at least three or four hours.  You know it is done when he vegetables are cooked as you desire.  I don't like them crunchy.  The thickness is determined by your preference.  Add more of the slurry as it cooks if it is not thick enough or add water if it is too thick.  Season and taste as it cooks with your favorite seasonings.

The beef stew recipe I am featuring is from Natasha's Kitchen and prepared in a slow cooker.  She is one of the chefs I watch regularly and subscribe to on You Tube.

Click here to go to her recipe page.

Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits

 

Photo source: Damn Delicious

These biscuits look delicious and outstanding!  What a perfect addition to breakfast.  The photo says it all.

Damn Delicious has posted this recipe.  Click here to go to the recipe.

Cheesy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

 

Photo source: Simply Recipes

These potatoes are something I could eat every day.  My method for making these type of potatoes is to cook little potatoes (with holes poked in them) in the microwave with butter.  Microwave for 6 minutes.  Take out and cover with cheddar cheese.  This recipe gave me the idea to use garlic powder too.  Also, I may try to make them in the air fryer to achieve the crispiness.

This recipe comes from Simply Recipes.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Copycat York Peppermint Patties

 

Photo source: Maria's Mixing Bowl

This is one of those homemade goodies that makes a great gift.  It made me very happy to find this recipe.  Love peppermint patties and should make a gift for myself.

If you love them too, make a batch!

Click here to go to Maria's Mixing Bowl's recipe page.

The Best Way to Make Lasagne

 

Photo source:  Sip and Feast

There are so many ways I've seen people make lasagne.  I make mine the way my nana did, much like Jim of Sip and Feast does.  The differences are . . . I make little bite sized meatballs made with beef and pork, and I make italian sausage and cut it up in small bite size pieces . . . pure ricotta goes in by the spoonful in all layers and I use a lot since I love it.  And I love chunky lasagne.  

Click here to go to Jim's recipe page to print out or check out his video below.  Subscribe to his You Tube channel if you love italian food, he is one of the best I have seen!

One Dish Chicken and Rice Bake

 

Photo Source: All Recipes

Another chicken and rice recipe from All Recipes.  They all sound delicious.  Would love to get around to trying them all out since I love chicken and rice dishes.

One dish sounds easy.  I would try this one first!

Click here to go to the recipe page from All Recipes. 

Shepard's Pie

Photo source: The Recipe Rebel

Shepard's Pie is one of my favorite comfort foods.  I always put double mashed potatoes when I made it in the past.  Extra comfort food.

Ashley at The Recipe Rebel has put together an excellent page with everything you want to know about Shepard's Pie with great instructions.  Below you will find a video from Ashley's You Tube account.

Click here to go to Ashley's recipe page. 

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

 

Photo source: Everyday Cheapskate

These mini cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for parties, especially a buffet table.  They are festive and delicious!  Cheesecakes are one of my favorite things.

The recipe comes from Mary at Everyday Cheapskate.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

The Best Chicken Fried Steak

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

One of my favorite meals.  I need to make it myself instead of ordering Door Dash at least once a week from Cracker Barrel.  Really, as much as I love cooking, I hate cooking for one for certain meals.

This recipe sounds relatively easy to make and All Recipes has excellent instructions with photos and even a video.  

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.

Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

Chicken Alfredo sauce sounds awesome.  I would love to try this recipe, however, there was a discussion in the comments about minute rice.  I hate minute rice, but love white rice.  What I would do is make more sauce . . . maybe on the side?

The recipes from All Recipes are usually pretty good since they are tested before posted.  This recipe is probably no exception.  My problem with it is minute rice, but it sounds delicious.

Click here to go to the recipe page.

Hawaiian Sliders

Photo source:  Everyday Cheapskate

My recipe was originally posted in December 2013 and I thought it is worth updating.

It has been years since I have made these delicious sliders.  See my following comments for our suggested changes.  We never made them again, so I don't know if the changes would make them better.

I found this recipe at one of my favorite websites, Everyday Cheapsake and she has the exact same recipe.  Mary's page includes her instructions and comments from other readers.  I suggest reading my comments and compare to her page.  You may not want to make my suggested changes, the choice is yours!  Click here to go to Mary's page.

These little sliders are awesome!  We got to try them at a party and honestly, I could not get enough, but didn't want to make a pig of myself when there were so many other things to eat.  They went fast anyway!  Guess you could say they were the star of the show.

 The ones we had were overstuffed with ham and cheese (maybe double of what the recipe calls for), which made them even better, but the topping is what makes it so special with a blend of delicious tangy sweetness.  The crunchiness resulting from the sauce baked on the bread was also very nice. Outstanding!

I would love to make some with smoked turkey and swiss cheese too.  

Not only did they make the perfect appetizer, they would be great for a quick lunch with some chips.

Awesome discovery!

UPDATE:  We have made these sliders twice and propose the following changes:  No onion.  Cut the sauce recipe in half.  For some reason, our sliders did not come out crispy, but somewhat soggy.  We added 10 minutes to the baking time in the oven uncovered . . . it still wasn't enough time to make them crunchy enough for our taste.  Next time we will bake them 20 minutes covered and 15 minutes uncovered.

We love this recipe and will continue to tweak it until they are perfect for our taste.  I must say that the sauce is awesome, like a sweet barbeque sauce, and would be great with some shredded chicken in place of ham and cheese.

I really can't say where this recipe originated since it has been posted all over the place.  It is like, what came first, the chicken or the egg?

Ingredients

• 1 package Original Hawaiian 12-pack dinner rolls 
• 1 small sweet white onion, minced or grated 
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter 
• 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
• 3 teaspoons poppy seeds 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 1 package deli sandwich ham, cut into 12 small squares 
• 6 slices Swiss cheese, each cut in half 

Instructions

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds and brown sugar. Allow to sauté for a few minutes, until onions are translucent and tender. Remove from the stove. 

Cut the rolls in half horizontally, removing the tops and placing the bottoms on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place a spoonful of sauce on each roll, followed by a slice of ham and piece of cheese. Place a roll top on each. 

Move the sliders closely together. Slowly pour the remaining sauce right over the tops of these small beauties. 

Cover with aluminum foil and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Bake at 350F or place on an outdoor grill over low heat, for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Uncover and bake for another two minutes until the tops are slightly browned and crisp. Serve immediately.

Grandma's Hash Brown Casserole

 

Photo source: All Recipes

Hash browns are a great addition to a breakfast meal. 

Grandma's hash brown casserole looks delicious.

This recipe comes from the awesome website All Recipes.

Click here to go there.

Turkey Leftovers

 

What to do with all the turkey leftovers?  It can be overwhelming, but you can divide them into portions to use in different recipes.  The following is a list of recipes or collections of turkey recipes.  Don't forget that chicken can be substituted with turkey on chicken recipes.

More to come!

Leftover turkey melt

Leftover turkey recipes from Southern Living

Turkey enchiladas

Turkey sliders

Turkey and wild rice soup

Turkey sliders recipe

Leftover turkey grilled cheese

Biscuit chicken pot pie

Chicken and cream cheese enchiladas

Leftover turkey recipes from Taste of Home

Leftover turkey tetrazzini from Taste of Home

Leftover turkey recipes from Martha Stewart

Leftover ham and cheese breakfast muffins

Leftover turkey noodle soup

Leftover turkey shepherds pie

Turkey rice casserole

Is it safe to line the oven with foil

 

I have always lined my oven with foil.  It is something I learned from my nana, so I did it too.  I'm sure you did too.

Click here to go to an article from Southern Living that discusses the use of foil in the oven.  It also gives other uses for foil in the kitchen.  Very interesting and informative article.

Turkey Pot Pie Pockets

 

Photo source: The Seasoned Mom

Love this recipe!  These pot pie pockets are perfect for freezer meals that are quick and easy  Would be an awesome snack.  

When you have leftovers after a big turkey meal, make these pot pie pockets for a different type of leftover meals.  The cream cheese and puff pastry make it very interesting to me.  Puff pastry makes it so easy.  You can substitute turkey with chicken or pork.

Blair at The Seasoned Mom always has awesome recipes. Click here to go to Blair's recipe page.