Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is a spice blend that can range from mild to scorching hot. This version is mild but could be made hotter by adding additional peppery spices, such as cayenne. Jerk Seasoning can be used as a dry rub or a wet marinade. When using it for poultry or shrimp, I use…
Dough Balls with Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce
Dough Balls are round pieces of bread made from pizza dough, that are dipped into a garlic butter or marinara sauce. They are good served as an appetizer, a snack or a side dish. They are tasty little bites of bread. My friend, Nwe, lives in the UK. She sent me a picture of…
Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick and easy dish to make. The pineapple gives this dish sweetness. Every bite has crushed pineapple mixed with jasmine rice. My husband, Jeff, loves pineapple, so he really liked this dish. I use crushed pineapple when I make this dish. If you prefer larger pieces of pineapple,…
Apricot Pecan Quick Bread
Apricot Pecan Quick Bread is moist and full of chopped pecans and apricots. The apricots give this bread a burst of sweetness while the pecans give it a little bit of a crunch. The bread is topped with a cinnamon and sugar mixture for added sweetness. This recipe makes two loaves so there is…
Coconut Jasmine Rice, Light and Fluffy
Coconut Jasmine Rice is a moist, fluffy rice with a hint of coconut flavor. It goes well with many different proteins. Store any leftover rice, covered, in the refrigerator. The rice reheats well in the microwave. This dish calls for just four ingredients: Jasmine rice, coconut milk, coconut water and salt. I keep Thai…
Cornmeal Mush, a treat for my dog
Cornmeal Mush is a dish my mother always made as a treat for the dogs. She made it with chicken stock and added shredded chicken. The dogs gobbled it up! I recently made it for my dog and she loved it, too. It isn’t the most appetizing dish to look at, but the dogs don’t…
Appalachian Cornbread, Full of Flavor
Appalachian Cornbread is a moist cornbread with corn, onions, salsa, chives and cheese baked inside which gives this cornbread lots of flavor. It’s good served with just about any meal. It goes really well with a beef roast. Neither Jeff nor I are fans of traditional cornbread. We would have a small slice and…
Caraway Cheese Bread, Cheesy Good
Caraway Cheese Bread has flavors similar to cheddar biscuits with a hint of citrus and mild anise flavors from the caraway seeds. The bread is a bit heavier than cheddar biscuits, but not too heavy. I love that cheese is spread throughout this bread. This savory bread is best served warm. Serve it with…
Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread, a Light Quick Bread
Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread is a lemon quick bread with a subtle hint of thyme. The glaze adds a burst of lemon flavor. Serve this bread as a breakfast treat, a brunch offering, a dessert or a snack. Relax with a slice of this light and lemony bread and your favorite cup of hot tea or…
Fish Almondine, Flakey Fish and Crunchy Almonds
Fish Almondine is baked white fish topped with a buttery almond topping. It is one of my favorite ways of preparing white fish. It’s quick and easy, too. You can use flounder, tilapia, cod or other firm white fish in this recipe. The fish is dredged in a seasoned flour before baking. Use your…