Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Butter Cream Chicken

 

Photo source: JamieCooksItUp.net


This rechipe is one of the first I am going to try.  That gravy over mashed potatoes or rice would be perfect.  I've never used ritz crackers as a coating for the chicken, but I would love to try it out.

Check out Jamie Cooks It Up blog for more awesome recipes!

Click here to go to the recipe page.



Creamy Chicken Tortellini

 


Source:  Bake at Midnight


This is one of those recipes that you can substitute items to use what you have on hand.  Having said that, I will take the way Judith prepared it just as it is.

Click here to find this delicious and versatile recipe at BakeAtMidnight.com



Bobby's Goulash





Photo source:  Paula Deen


I've never had goulash, but this recipe reminds me of chili mac without the beans.  Love one pot meals!

The reviews of this recipe were mixed about the seasonings. Many said they would not use as much salt the next time they made it.  I suggest adding the seasonings a little at a time, tasting each time.

This recipe is from Paula Deen, one of many awesome recipes you have to check out on her website.  Southern recipes at their best!  Click here to go to the recipe page.






Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

 


Photo Source: momontimeout.com

Love the combination of chicken and broccoli.   There are many versions of chicken broccoli casseroles.  I have a few posted on this blog, click on the label chicken broccoli casseroles to see them all.

Trish at momontimeout claims this is the best chicken and broccoli casserole and will become a family favorite.  

Click here to go to the recipe page.







Crockpot Stuffing

 


Photo Source:  The Recipe Rebel

This recipe is perfect for the time you desperately need oven space.  The crockpot comes to the rescue.  It also can be used as a serving dish that keeps the food warm.  

Ashley at The Recipe Rebel has posted the recipe for Crockpot Stuffing with lots of photos detailing the instructions for making this dish. 

Click here to go to Ashley's recipe page.







Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Thanksgiving Ideas and Tips

 


For years and years, JR (my first husband) and I hosted Thanksgiving for friends and family.  It was a highlight of my life, I absolutely loved doing all that cooking and so did JR.  We had a ball preparing for the event.  Since we live in subtropical Florida, we set up seating areas outdoors, everything was served buffet style and actually very easy doing it that way.  We did not have to wait on anyone, everything was set out for them and they helped themselves.  Of course, it took lots of work to prepare, but we got to enjoy the event along with our guests. What a fun time . . . those were the days!

Southern Living has an excellent, extensive Thanksgiving section with great ideas and tips for Thanksgiving, including planning, hosting and recipes.  Many of the recipes are the traditional ones with a twist, very interesting.

Click here to go to Southern Living's Thanksgiving section.




from Favorite Family Recipes

from Pretty Providence

from Food Folks and Fun

The Secrets to Moist & Tender Turkey
from Old World Garden Farms








Monday, November 24, 2025

Buffalo Chicken Potato Casserole

 


Photo source:  Creole Contessa


Quick. easy and looks delicious!  The combination of cream cheese and Hidden Valley Ranch alone gets my attention.  I could live on this type of comfort food.  Don't forget the biscuits . . .

Lisa at Creole Contessa has some extraordinary southern recipes on her website.  Click here to go to the recipe and check out the rest of her Creole southern recipes.


Magic Chicken Pie

 


Source:  Bake At Midnight


With magic in the name, I've gotta try it!  This chicken casserole looks delicious and since it contains Bisquick, it has got to be good.  They have never disappointed me.

And you can never have enough chicken recipes.

Judith at Bake At Midnight posted a recipe for this chicken pie.  Click here to go to the recipe page.







Toasted Coconut Pound Cake

 
             Photo source:  Little bits of.com


This pound cake looks delicious with all that toasted coconut in the cake and in the glaze makes it a great presentation.

Kelsey at littlebitsof.com lets you know what makes this recipe great and good reasons to make this cake along with the recipe and awesome instructions.  That great presentation is a good reason.

Click here to go to her recipe page.





One Pot Chili Mac

 


Photo source: The Seasoned Mom


This Chili Mac recipe sounds fast, easy and delicious. 

Blair at The Seasoned Mom has great ideas on what to serve with the Chili Mac, along with lots of recipes to make it easy for you to plan the meal.

Click here to go to Blair's recipe page where she lists other chili recipes.





Collection of Thanksgiving Recipes



Are you ready for Thanksgiving?  Whether you are looking for new recipes or if you are hosting Thanksgiving for the first time, listed below are articles that will help you with whatever you need Thanksgiving-wise.

If you are like me cooking for one . . . it is Door Dash from Bob Evans Restaurant, who has the best Thanksgiving Dinner delivered to you.  I've done it for the last couple years and very happy with them!




The Best Way to Thaw A Turkey from Southern Living

Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet from Betty Crocker

Showstopping Thanksgiving Desserts from Betty Crocker

Thanksgiving Table Settings from Martha Stewart

Homemade Stuffing Mix from Everyday Cheapskate

First Time Hosting Thanksgiving from Everyday Cheapskate

Deviled Eggs from nobiggie.com





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Italian Crescent Casserole

 


Photo source: Real Mom Kitchen



Another delicious recipe using crescent rolls.  I'm going to try Laura's recipe that looks quick and easy.

The only thing I would do different is add italian sausage.

Click here to go to the recipe source page at Real Mom Kitchen.  It is a great source for delicious recipes!





Sunday, November 23, 2025

Frittata with Italian Sausage and Cheese

 


All the ingredients in this recipe, like the sausage, cheese and mushrooms, sound so good to me (except for artichokes).  My frittatas include precooked potatoes and onions, just like the ones my nana made.  I may have to start adding those ingredients to my frittatas.

If love italian cooking, check out Roz's website, La Bella Vita Cucina.  It sure is the good life kitchen with all those awesome recipes.  Click here to go to Roz's recipe page.




Rotel King Ranch Chicken


                                                             Photo source:  On My Menu


The Captain and I really loved trying out all these new chicken recipes.  The versatility of chicken is amazing! 

This recipe offers the creaminess of the cream of chicken soup with the added kick of Rotel tomato and chilies.  Love the corn tortillas and cheese added to the casserole, like a chicken lasagna.

How can you go wrong if one of the ingredients is cream of chicken soup?

Fast and easy recipe, great for beginner cooks!

Click here to go to the recipe page from On My Menu.




Butter Pecan Cake

 



One of my favorite ice cream flavors is butter pecan, so I am anxious to try this cake out when I need to make a treat.  It certainly looks delicious!

Jennifer at Bake or Break has posted an article that goes into detailed instructions on making the cake, discusses why you will love the cake (I can see why from the photo), tips for success, how to store the cake, and lists other butter pecan recipes.  I will have to check out those other butter pecan recipes.

Click here to go to the recipe page.



Collection of Chicken Recipes

 



Since we can't get enough chicken recipes, I've compiled another collection of chicken recipes.  Here are some of my other chicken collections listed first:


Collection of Chicken Pot Pie Recipes

Collection of Fried Chicken Recipes

9 Chicken Casseroles

Chicken Enchilada Casserole Casseroles

Chicken Casseroles


A question:

How Long Does Chicken Last in the Fridge or Freezer?


More Chicken Recipes:

Week Night Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
Chicken Cobbler
Chicken Casseroles
Lemon Butter Chicken
Crockpot Italian Chicken
French Chicken Casserole
Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole
7 Tricks for Juicy Chicken Every Time (No More Dry Chicken!)|Allrecipes
9 Chicken Recipes from Cook, Clean, Repeat
Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream SauceCrockpot Whole Chicken
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
What To Make With Chicken Broth
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice


Saturday, November 22, 2025

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

 

Photo source: The Seasoned Mom

This recipe reminds me of Sour Cream Pound Cake, my favorite pound cake that was always a good choice for a buffet style dinner for me.  Can't wait to try the Cream Cheese Pound Cake.  It may become my new favorite.


Click here to go to Blair's recipe page at The Seasoned Mom.  In addition to the recipe, she includes tips for making the pound cake with descriptive instructions, variations and serving ideas, how to make ahead, store or freeze it.  Thanks Blair!

 



Black Beans Cuban Style (Frijoles Negros)

 


This is another family recipe that I grew up with.  I love it so much and could honestly eat it every day.  It is one of those meals that is considered Ybor City Food.

Black beans and garlicy white rice is the perfect combination and is a delicious compliment to Gina's Mojo Roast Pork.  Many like to eat it with raw onions.  My nana used to put finely chopped onions in a bowl on the table for whoever wanted it. 

Hope you try one of my family's traditions.


Ingredients:

1 pound bag black beans, rinsed and picked over
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, diced

1 medium pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1 bunch cilantro, minced
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
3 bay leaves
1 tsp white vinegar


Instructions: 

Soak the beans overnight in a large pot. In the morning, drain the water and set beans aside.

In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil. 

Add the onion and green pepper and sauté until soft and translucent.  This is known as the sofrito.

Add 3 cloves of the minced garlic and bay leaves. Continue cooking until the garlic is fragrant.

Add the beans to the onion, green pepper and garlic mixture and enough water to cover everything by an inch. 

Bring beans to a boil then cover, reduce heat and simmer for one hour.

After an hour, stir the beans and add the remaining 3 minced garlic cloves and minced cilantro. 

Return to a simmer, stirring occasionally and cook another hour until beans are tender and the liquid is thick. 

Add the white vinegar.

Add salt and additional minced cilantro if desired. 

Serve over white rice made with lots of garlic.


Chocolate Walnut Strudel



Puff pastry has got to be one of my favorite tricks for semi-homemade cooking . . . actually, The Captain introduced me to cooking with puff pastry.

It is an awesome versatile product that can be used in so many ways.  The result is a very quick, easy and delicious dessert, like this recipe from Pepperidge Farm, that makes such a beautiful and impressive presentation.  But puff pastry is not just for desserts.

Puff pastry has become a regular on my grocery list and I will be posting more recipes from Pepperidge Farm and other sources, as well as those recipes that I create.

Click here to go to the source recipe page and check out more awesome recipes on the website.



Friday, November 21, 2025

Red Lobster Crab Alfredo


Photo Source: Food.com


Red Lobster is my favorite restaurant!  I'm always happy to find their copycat recipes :)

I've never had this dish at Red Lobster, but it includes my favorites, pasta, alfredo sauce and crab . . . so it has got to be good.

Comments for this recipe recommended starting off with less parmesan cheese and add more a little at a time until desired thickness is achieved.

Click here to go to the recipe page.