Excellent recipes inspired by family traditions
Raspberry cheesecake has become the traditional birthday cake for my husband. He adores cheesecake more than any other dessert. This cheesecake is so fluffy. It has a delicious graham cracker crust and a tart swirl of raspberry in every bite. The raspberry sauce is mixed into the cheesecake and there is extra sauce to …
Spam musubi was first introduced to me by one of my dearest friends, Merle. She took care of many young adults, including me during the years I lived in Tucson. Merle is a Hawaiian native and has introduced me to some of the best and different food I’ve ever tasted. She was always big …
Pulled pork in the crockpot is so easy to make. The dry rub does its magic on its own overnight in the refrigerator. The dry rub adds so much spicy, smoky flavor to the pork. Searing the pork is key to creating a crispy caramelized crust on the outside and holding in the juices …
Fresh hot buttermilk biscuits are so fluffy, airy and delicious. They can be topped with sausage gravy, used for an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, or served with a hearty dinner. I first had buttermilk biscuits as a young girl with my dad. He grew up eating many different foods than mom. Dad learned to …
I have been craving Carolina BBQ sauce ever since I visited Charleston South Carolina. What a fabulous, adorable city. Charleston has so much preserved history which is fascinating to see and experience first-hand. It is such a historical place to roam, sight see and try popular foods unique to the area. And when the …
Snickerdoodles are probably my mom’s favorite cookies to make, and her recipe is amazing. They are so soft and perfect. She has been making these for as long as I can remember. Snickerdoodles have been around for over a century and are always a popular choice for a non-chocolate cookie. The secret ingredient of …
Pasta fagioli is one of my favorite Italian soups. The Italian to English translation is pasta and beans but there is so much more to this soup than that. Pasta fagioli is full of fresh vegetables, beans, cute little ditalini pasta, and ground meat. It can be made with either ground beef or venison. …
Cheesesteak stuffed shells is a great family meal. Although my husband jokingly says casserole is a swear word, this is one of his favorite meals. Cheesesteak stuffed shells are packed full of peppers, onions, and ground beef and smothered in a delicious homemade cheese sauce. This really is a delicious dinner. Leftover …
Hawaiian pizza is definitely one of those love it or hate it recipes. Baby G said there is a huge debate in her class about pineapple on a pizza. Apparently, it was voted as a no go in the 7th grade student government. Not only in her class has pineapple on pizza been controversial. There …
Italian sub pinwheels are a delicious combination of salami, pepperoni, cheese, and vegetables. Handheld, no silverware, not messy= perfect kid food. We make these pinwheels for meals on the go, such as soccer game night, picnics, or potluck parties. They are also an easy alternative to sandwiches in the kid’s lunchboxes. They are simple to …
