Give Red Velvet Cake a Christmas twist by making one layer red and one layer green. It looks so pretty and festive and tastes oh so good! Ingredients: 1 c. butter, softened 2 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 T. cocoa 1 oz. green food coloring 1 oz. red food coloring 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour […]
Although Waldorf Salad makes a great side dish at any time of year, I love to serve it during the Christmas season and use both red and green apples to give it a festive look. When choosing apples for this dish, be sure they are nice and firm. I wash the apples but I don’t […]
Known as the most popular dish in Spain, Paella (pronounced pie-ay-ya) is a dish from the Valencia region and is often referred to as the “national dish of Spain.” But the draw-back for most of us is that although paella is delicious, it can be too pricey for many of us. The ingredient that gives […]
As the days get longer and the temperatures climb higher, my family prefers something cold for dinner rather than something hot. I love this easy creamy slaw because I can make it ahead and pull it out of the fridge when we need it. I love cabbage because it is healthy and because there are […]
Give your chicken and rice an Italian flair with Chicken Risotto. This economical dish is quick, easy, and so delicious! Not only is this dish quick and easy, you can make it in one dish, so cleaning up is easy too. Risotto is traditionally made with Arborio rice. You can substitute any type of white […]
I often take this salad to family dinners and pot-luck suppers, and when I do, someone always asks for the recipe. This is so good that your family and guests will keep coming back for more! It is delicious and so simple to make. Here is what you will need: 2 heads of fresh broccoli […]
There are many ways to make potato salad, but his one is definitely my family’s favorite. My extended family loves it as well, so I usually make it for family dinners. I always use red potatoes for this although you can use whatever potatoes you have on hand. I like to use red potatoes because […]
We often think of rice and beans as being a cheap meal, and it is, but you can also make it delicious. This casserole is a great way to serve your family an easy, inexpensive, and tasty meal. I often make this when I have leftover rice that I need to use. The recipe calls […]
This is one of my family’s favorite meals and one we have regularly. It is tasty, quick, easy, and affordable. You need to try these delicious enchiladas! Here’s what you will need. . . 2 1/2 c. sour cream 2 c. cooked chicken, cut in small pieces (You can use canned chicken. I used my […]
When I had to go gluten free almost four years ago, one of the things I missed most was corn bread. Corn meal should be gluten free, but most of the time it isn’t because of the way it is processed. If you check labels carefully (and you should!), you will notice that most packages […]