German Chocolate Brownies

 At Christmas I always make treats for our close friends and neighbors. I made these this past Christmas and they were the most talked about treat that was given. They are the easiest thing I have ever made. And they are so good, that everyone thought I spent hours on them. 

1 18.3 oz. box brownie mix

1 16 oz. container of coconut pecan icing

Bake brownies per box instructions. Let cool and icing with the coconut pecan icing. 

How easy is that.... And wait to you taste them...

Tater Tot Casserole

This is a great kids meal. What kid do you know that don't like tater tots and cheese? :)
It is a very quick meal for a busy day and you cant think of anything to make.


1 lb. ground beef
1 can cream mushroom soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag tater tots


Brown and drain meat. Mix cream of mushroom soup in with meat. Simmer for 2 minutes and pour into a 9x13 baking dish. Spread 1 cup of the cheese on top of meat. Pour tater tots on top of cheese and meat. Add the last cup of cheese and bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 425.

Coming Today

Tater Tot Casserole
German Chocolate Brownies

Thought of the day

There are big ships and little ships. But the best ships are friendships.....

Broccoli Casserole

This is a must from my mom at any family gathering.  It is a great dish with anything. Could even be used as a Easter dish.



3 10 oz. boxes chopped broccoli
1 med. onion chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cans broccoli cheese soup
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded cheese

Cook Broccoli in a little butter and oil. Just enough to keep it from sticking. Add onions,cream chicken soup, broccoli cheese soup, and rice.  Bake 350 in a 9x13 baking dish for 30 minutes.  Take out and cover with shredded cheese and place back into oven until melted..

Chicken and Dumplings

This is a great meal for a busy night. It is a great comfort food and great as leftovers.

3 chicken breast

3 bouillon cubes

salt and pepper to taste

2 can cream chicken soup

2 cans milk  use soup cans

3 cans chicken broth

3 pks. biscuits

Boil chicken in broth until done. Usually about 15 minutes.  Shred chicken and put back in broth. Add bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, soup, and milk. Simmer about 10 minutes. Tear biscuits into pieces and drop into pot. Simmer about 10 minutes and enjoy... 

Strawberry Pie

I was ask by a friend of mines son to make this for him for his birthday. So I jumped at the chance to make this for him. Happy Birthday Punk..... Hope you like......



1 shortbread pie crust
1 pint fresh strawberries
1 pk. strawberry glaze




Wash and slice strawberries. Mix with glaze and place in pie crust.  This is all there is to this pie. It is quick and easy to make and so good..

Coming Today

Chicken and Dumplings
Broccoli Casserole
Strawberry Pie

Surprise Cupcakes

My beautiful daughter and I love to make cupcakes every holiday. We started doing this when she was just a little girl. Luckily she has not out grew it. Thank God!!! Keep them with you as long as you can. They grow way to fast..


Surprise Cupcakes

1 16.5 oz box of confetti cake mix
1 16 oz. container key lime icing
1 bag coconut
food coloring neon colors
1 small bag jelly beans
easter sprinkles
cupcake wrappers

Make cake mix per box instructions in cupcake tins. Cook at 350 for 25 minutes. Let cool before icing. Get four small bowls and place equal parts coconut in each. Put 3 or 4 drops food coloring in each bowl until desired color. Dip the cupcakes in coconut bowls and then place jelly beans onto of coconut. for sprinkles dip the cupcake in another bowl with them in it or sprinkle on top.

Pork Tenderloin

I have left over veggies from my Chicken yesterday. So waste not..  I am going to marinade a  Pork Tenderloin to go with the veggies leftover..


2 or 3 lb. tenderloin
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
2 teas. dijon mustard
2 cloves of garlic
1 teas. pepper

Combine all ingredients above and pour over tenderloin. I would let this marinade about 30 and longer if you have time. The longer you marinade the more of the flavor it will have. Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350.

Mom's Lemon Pound Cake

This is my mom Yvonne’s recipe for pound cake. Everybody we know loves this cake. At church gatherings she never has a piece left. This is also a excellent cake for Easter...

 Yvonne’s Lemon Pound Cake

2 sticks butter

½ cup crisco

3 cups sugar

5 eggs

3 cups cake flour

1 ½ cup butter, softened

½ teas. baking powder

1 cup milk

1 teas.lemon,vanilla and butter flavoring

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Beat well after each one. Add flour and baking powder together in small bowl. Pour vanilla, lemon and butter flavorings in milk and mix. Add flour mixture and milk mixture together alternating each until all in. Place in a well greased tube pan.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until tooth pick come out clean.

This is a great icing that goes with the lemon pound cake.

2 eggs

4 cups confectionary sugar sifted

1 stick of butter  room temp.

1 teas.vanilla, lemon and butter flavorings

Mix the above ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the icing is a little stiff add a teas. of milk until its spreadable.Keep cake in cool place bacause of the eggs.

Coming Today

Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Mom's Lemon Pound Cake
Surprise Easter Cupcakes for the kiddies

Thought of the day

Miracles happen to those who believe in them....