We love our electric smoker. We’ve used our electric smoker to smoke burgers, brisket, cheese, peppers, ribs, duck, garlic, tomatoes and now we have smoked a chuck roast. Smoked chuck roast is like best pot roast you’ve ever had with an extra layer of smokey flavor. This chuck roast is tender and is an…
Copycat Ultimate Fondue
Do you remember Red Lobster’s Ultimate Fondue? I do! A little more than 10 years ago they removed it from their appetizer menu. But it was my absolute favorite item on the whole menu. I enjoyed it so much that my husband found a recipe and started making it for very special occasions. Over the…
Crockpot Black Eyed Peas for Luck
If there was ever a year that we need a whole lot of luck, it’s 2021. Here is a New Year’s Day meal that’s sure to bring at least a little luck. Let’s hope it’s good luck! As the southern saying for lucky New Year’s food goes: “peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread…
Great Holiday Gift Ideas for 2020
We all know that 2020 has been rough all the way around. Now, on top of everything else, we have to figure out how to navigate the holiday season while being extra cautious. I don’t know about you, but holiday gift shopping has been extra complicated this year. Asking my family what they want for…
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Swirl Muffins
It’s officially Pumpkin Spice season and mom asked for pumpkin muffins. Our family is making an effort to reduce the amount of sugar we consume but not cut it out, completely. Sometimes you just want a sweet satisfying treat. I thought this would be the perfect recipe to test out some Truvia products. I…
Hearty Ham and Cheese Quiche
These days, I find myself putting more effort into lunch. With everyone home much more during the day and our family taking fewer chances with restaurants, we are cooking much more. But what to make for lunch? Leftovers? Cheese and crackers? PB&J? Tuna salad? These are all great lunch options. But some days, I just…
Quick and Easy Peach Galette
Have a few fresh peaches that you want to make into something delicious but cannot think of anything? How about this quick and easy peach galette using 4 fresh peaches and frozen puff pastry! You will not believe how delicious it is or how easy. It will not heat up your kitchen for very long…
Tip-Top Crab Cakes
These are some tip-top Crab Cakes! I have found an economical way to maneuver through this troubling time. Buy fish and seafood! These crab cakes are a wonderful way to use up the few items that are generally left available to buy in the grocery store these days. They are out of everything else, but…
Killer Crab Rangoon
Have you ever ordered Crab Rangoon only to find that it was mostly (or entirely) cream cheese? This Crab Rangoon is a crispy shell stuffed full of crab and cheese. We make it at least once a month. Sometimes we just make a pot of steamed rice and call it a meal. Make some tonight!…
Holiday Helper Entertaining: Tips and Tricks
Since we moved into our new house, it’s become family holiday central. We have family travel in for Thanksgiving and Christmas each year for the big family meal. Some family members stay for the holiday weekend while others just come for the day. When everyone is present, we have 20+ adults and children in the…