Coming Sunday... Fathers Day..

Our Fathers Day Spread

Apple pie

Thought of the day

Daddy's garden progress

More of my flowers...

Thought of the day...

It takes a strong heart to LOVE but it takes an even stronger heart to LOVE after its been BROKEN.

Crab Deviled Eggs..

Since this is Fathers day weekend I have tried to post appetizers for you guys to use for your Fathers day get togethers. I hope that you guys enjoy these.

12 eggs 

1/4 cup mayo

1 teas paprika

1/2 teas mustard

1/2 teas old bay

 1 6 oz can lump crabmeat drained

Boil eggs in saucepan. Bring to a rapid boil and cover and turn off and let sit for 15 minutes, drain cool and peel. Cut the eggs in half and remove yolks. In a bowl mash the yolks with the mayo, mustard, old bay. Fold in crabmeat. Spoon mixture into eggs and chill for 1 hour. Sprinkle with paprika and enjoy..

Coming Saturday..

Crab Deviled Eggs

Thought of the day

Coming Friday...

Baked Potato Skins
Thought of the day

Baked Potato Skins..

These are so yummy. I just love to make them. They are great for a quick snack or for a party food.

1/2 cup butter
1 garlic clove minced
Skins from 8 large baking potatoes
pepper and salt to taste
2 cups cheddar cheese
bacon bits


Melt the butter over medium heat. When it is hot and bubbly add garlic. Saute until soft. Cut each potato in half into 2 equal parts. Brush bottom with the garlic butter. Place each piece scooped side up on a baking
sheet.Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter the grated cheese on top of buttered skins. Preheat oven to 350 and bake skins for 30 to 45 minutes or until hot and crispy. Enjoy...

Thought of the day...

When nothing goes right, go left...

Thought of the day..

People change,love hurts, friends leave, things go wrong, but just remember that life goes on...

Fried Pickles..

These are great snack. And they are so tasty..

1/2 cup buttermilk

salt and pepper to taste

1 16 oz. jar dill pickle slices

1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal

1 teas. old bay

1/4 teas. cajun season

1 qt. frying oil

1/2 teas cajun season

1 12 oz jar of buttermilk ranch dressing

In a dish combine buttermilk,salt and pepper. Place pickles in and set aside.

Pour flour, cornmeal, old bay and cajun season into a plastic resealable bag. Shake well and add pickles a few at a time and shake, remove and place on a plate with wax paper.  Heat skillet to 365 and add oil and fry until golden brown and slightly crisp 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.. Mix the ranch dressing with the 1/2 teas. cajun season and mix. This makes a great dipping sauce... Enjoy

Weekly Cooking Tip...

Store spices in a cool, dark place, not above your stove. Humidity, light and heat will cause herbs and spices to lose their flavor....

Coming Thursday..

Fried Pickles
Thought of the day
Cooking tip of the week

Jalapeno Poppers

A friend of mine wanted a recipe for these. So here ya go Sameeka, enjoy... :)

12 oz cream cheese softened
1 8 oz package shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
12 oz jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
1 cup milk
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon. Spoon the mixture into the jalapeno halves. Put the milk and flour into two seperate small bowls. Dip the peppers in the milk and then the flour, making sure coated well. Allow to dry for 10 minutes. Dip jalapenos in milk again and roll them in bread crumbs. Allow to dry again and repeat to make sure pepper is completley coated. Place in oven on 350 for 20 to 30 minutes and enjoy....