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March 12, 2015
Who loves Meatloaf? Not the school lunchroom kind but the yummy, meaty, full of flavor kind! I know I do and I had been thinking about how good it would be for dinner for several days. Well, last night I decided to go ahead and make one. Boy was it goooooodddd. I served it with mashed potatoes and a green salad. Nothing is better than some good old comfort food but for the record, it was even better today as a...
February 27, 2015
Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Dip Since the State of Alabama was shut down by our 6-9 inches of snow, there was a whole lot of nothing going on outside. Boredom quickly set in so what else was left to do except snack. Luckily, I had bought some Ruffles and Cheese It Grooves the other day. After sitting here watching my “show”, Paramparca over the internet for a couple of hours, I decided to get off my behind and make...
February 11, 2015
For the past seven years, I have thought to myself (and maybe said aloud if the truth be known), “I think I will enter the Downtown Gadsden’s Chili Cook-off this year.” Each year, something came up and I never followed through with entering. Well, this year I made up my mind and entered. It was held this past Saturday, February 7th and the weather was gorgeous. The organizers of the event said that they had more entries this year...
January 28, 2015
The final recipe of the series Budget Friendly Meals the Whole Family Will Love series is April’s Alabama Beans and Rice. This dish is so full of flavor that you can almost taste if from the front porch! The mixture of onions, peppers and celery smell heavenly as the meaty bean mixture bubbles away in your kitchen. Another alternative you could do with this recipe is prepare the recipe to step 6 below then place in a slow cooker for about...
January 26, 2015
Budget Friendly Meals the Whole Family Will Love Are you tired of spending too much money at the grocery store? I know I am! So today I went to the grocery store on a mission. That mission was to feed 6 people several yummy meals for around 30 bucks. I actually spent $31.18 click here to see what I bought. Of course I will be using some things I already have at home like spices, etc. And remember that...
January 26, 2015
This hearty Smoked Sausage and Kale Soup is both filling and budget friendly. It is satisfying but not too heavy. We have been having some really chilly weather here in Alabama and this soup really hit the spot with us. If you try it out, I think you will agree it is the perfect meal for a cold winter day. I would love to know which foods you like to cook to warm up in these cold months. Let...
January 7, 2015
Cold weather keeps us indoors more and all this close contact means that sooner or later, someone in your family will come home with the sniffles. Or even worse a cough, stuffy nose or achy bones that make you feel like staying in bed and sleeping the winter away. There is nothing like a bowl of piping hot Chicken Soup to the rescue. This recipe that I came up with will get everyone out of bed and on...
October 10, 2014
Last week when I went to Atlanta with my daughter to the AWA (Anime Week Atlanta) Convention, I spent some of my time checking out the wonderful Turkish Bakkal in Sandy Springs. In Turkey, a bakkal is a little neighborhood store where you can buy many household essentials. This one was just a few miles up the interstate from where we were staying and extremely easy to find. The service was excellent and if you live in this area,...
August 11, 2014
Who doesn’t love chocolate? I know I love it! When I was pregnant with my daughter, way back in 1992, I practically lived off chocolate. Her father is a pilot and every time he flew to a different country, he would always bring me chocolate back. Unfortunately, I no longer have my own chocolate stash flown in to me from around the world. Now days when I want chocolate, it is a Reese’s Cup or I have to make...
July 26, 2014
Borek is so versatile and there are so many ways to make it. Fried, oven baked, and water are just a few types of borek. White cheese, spinach, ground beef, leeks, potato and zucchini are just a few ingredients that can be used. Today I would like to share with you my Ispanaklı Su Böreği recipe. Su Böreği or Water Borek is one of the most commonly made borek’s and it is a wonderful Turkish comfort food. It...
July 24, 2014
Chicken Salad can be made in so many ways that you are sure to be able to please just about anyone. The chicken can be roasted, boiled or grilled. You can add purple or green grapes, red or green apples, walnuts or pecans, or a combination of any of these yummy ingredients. Celery can be added or omitted. I am not a big celery fan but my daughter likes it so when I make a batch I split...
July 20, 2014
Zeytinyağlı Pırasa or Leeks in Olive Oil is a Turkish dish that is traditionally cooked in the winter months. I actually saw some in my grocery store yesterday and couldn’t resist making zeytinyağlı pırasa. This dish is served at room temperature. It is a healthy recipe that I hope you will try soon. Afiyet olsun! Zeytinyağlı Pırasa or Leeks in Olive Oil Save Print A healthy delicious dish that will leave your taste buds longing for more. Author:...
