Peanut Butter Brownies are a soft brownie that is not overly sweet. They have a mild peanut butter flavor that is not overpowering. You might not be able to eat just one! They make a satisfying treat packed in lunches or for an afternoon snack. I ran across this recipe in an old Workbasket…
Shrimp and Chicken Jambalaya
Shrimp and Chicken Jambalaya is a filling meal. Rice, Chicken and Shrimp smothered in a mildly spicy tomato sauce. How could you go wrong? The basic traditional recipe for Jambalaya cooks meat and vegetables then adds stock and raw rice then cooks until the rice absorbs most, if not all, of the liquid. This…
Beef Roast, Moist and Tender
Mom’s Beef Roast recipe produces a moist and tender roast. It’s easy to make and doesn’t take much effort. It does take some time and patience. Mom prepared her roast on the stove top in a heavy bottomed pot. She marinated the roast in a little bit of soy sauce overnight, then cooked it on…
Chocolate Chip Muffins, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free
These Chocolate Chip Muffins are a light muffin with chocolate chips throughout. They are both gluten-free and dairy-free. Your guests will enjoy these muffins served for breakfast or brunch. The Chocolate Chip Muffins are good served at room temperature, or warmed slightly in the microwave so that the chocolate is a little melted and gooey. …
Buckeyes, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Candy
Buckeyes are a creamy peanut butter and chocolate candy. They look like chestnuts. Peanut butter is blended with vegan butter, powdered sugar and crushed graham crackers then formed into one-inch balls and dipped 3/4 of the way into chocolate. Peanut Butter and Chocolate is a favorite of many. Mom’s original recipe called for butter. …
Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies have crisp edges and a chewy center. The cookie cradles the chocolate chips. It’s no wonder that chocolate chip cookies are are my husband’s favorite cookie. The recipe that I use is the Nestle® Toll House® Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe with some slight modifications. My mother used crunchy peanut butter instead…
Apple Butter Glazed Chicken
Apple Butter Glazed Chicken is a moist, tender chicken with a rich apple butter glaze. Apple Butter flavors are reminiscent of the autumn. The glaze has a smokey, slightly sweet flavor. I like quick and easy dishes to prepare and this one is sure quick and easy! Apple butter is mixed with some spices then poured…
Coconut Carrot Cake, Tasty Moist Cake
Coconut Carrot Cake is a moist dairy-free cake that is full of grated carrots, coconut, crushed pineapples and chopped nuts. It is then topped with a dairy-free coconut cream cheese style frosting and more coconut. I found this recipe in my Mom’s recipe book. The origin of this recipe is a bit of a…
Chicken Tacos, A Quick and Easy Meal
Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy meal. Shredded, cooked chicken is blended with boiling water and Taco Seasoning until mixed well and most of the liquid has boiled away. Then, simply, build your tacos using the flavored chicken meat! The chicken meat that I use in Chicken Tacos, and other dishes that require…
Taco Seasoning, Quick and Easy
Homemade Taco Seasoning is easy to make and is quite versatile. It can be used with chicken or shrimp or even to flavor hamburger patties. It’s tasty sprinkled on top of popcorn, too. Making your own Taco Seasoning gives you the freedom to control the salt and other seasonings. I prefer the flavors of this…