September 24, 2016
Peanut Butter Pecan Oatmeal Cookies Fall is one of my favorite times to bake. And since the Apple Pie I made the other day was a flop, I was in the mood for something sweet with a hint of cinnamon. After baking two trays of these Peanut Butter Pecan Oatmeal Cookies, I was going to eat a couple to make sure they were tasty. Obviously, they were delicious because a couple turned into six. They literally melt in your mouth....
September 23, 2016
One Pot Meatball Sauerkraut Soup I know what you are thinking, sauerkraut in soup????? Surprisingly, it is awesome! What could be better than tender meatballs in a hearty broth right? Add in some potatoes and sauerkraut and you have a perfect meal for these fall evenings! Of course, the sauerkraut gives it just the right amount of tang! My daughter loved it and this will be a regular meal for us this fall. One Pot Meatball Sauerkraut Soup Save...
September 21, 2016
Quick and Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Sesame Chicken Legs My daughter has a 12 hour stint at college two days a week, so I like to have a nice meal ready for her when she gets home on those nights. I am also a huge fan of Queen Sugar the new drama on OWN on Wednesday night so I want something I don’t have to actively participate in cooking. This recipe for Quick and Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Sesame Chicken Legs is...
September 17, 2016
Cast Iron Seared Sirloins The final recipe in my Buy 1 Rump Roast Cook 3 Yummy Meal series is Cast Iron Seared Sirloins. While I will admit, this is not a filet mignon, it is a great steak on a budget. One of the keys to a good steak is making sure it is not ice cold when you cook it. Also you have to let it rest. And lastly, you need to cut it against the grain. Making...
September 16, 2016
Fajita Sliders Hosting a football party or tailgating this weekend? Do I have the recipe for you? My Fajita Sliders recipe will take your get together to the next level. These sliders are the ultimate finger food. Who knew you could pack this much flavor in such a small package! Expecting a big crowd? I suggest you double the recipe! Of course if you want to go all out, make a batch of my Honey Chipotle Wings with Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce. Personally, I think...
September 15, 2016
Sirloin Stew Nothing makes me happier than cooking meals that are both delicious and economical. As a matter of fact, my Sirloin Stew recipe fits both of those categories. It is the first recipe in the Buy 1 Rump Roast Cook 3 Yummy Meals series. Can you believe you can get 3 delicious meals from one rump roast? The proof is in the post: Sirloin Stew (today’s recipe), Fajita Sliders (tomorrows recipe) and Cast Iron Seared Sirloins (the final recipe...
September 14, 2016
Buy 1 Rump Roast Cook 3 Yummy Meals Buy 1 Rump Roast Cook 3 Yummy Meals! Doesn’t that sound great? Well, let me tell you it is so much easier than you think. I bought my rump roast, which was about 2.28 of pound, on sale for $2.99 a pound and got 3 meals out of the deal. From this one hunk of meat, I made Sirloin Stew, Fajita Sliders, and Cast Iron Seared Sirloins! Tomorrow, I will be posting the...
August 31, 2016
Easy Peasy Crock Pot Leg of Lamb One of my favorite lamb dishes is Easy Peasy Crock Pot Leg of Lamb. Well, it is just one of my favorite dishes period. Since the hardest part is lifting the lamb into the crock pot, you will not believe how incredibly easy it is to prepare. All you have to do is mix the spices, coat the roast with the spices, drop some garlic cloves into a crock pot, add in the roast...
August 15, 2016
Meaty Steak Okra Stew I stopped by my friend Maurice’s convenience store today. My eyes spotted a farmer’s basket full of the cute little okra, that are my favorite kind of okra, sitting on the counter. I wasn’t sure if he had bought them from one of the local farmers or if they were for sale. Of course I asked him “Where did you get those cute little okra?” He didn’t know because they were there when he got there....
August 9, 2016
Birmingham Shelby Alabama Wine Trail Vizzini Farms Winery After completing the North Alabama Wine Trail, sis was ready to tackle the Birmingham Shelby Alabama Wine Trail. You can check out my post about the North Alabama Wine Trail here. The first stop we made on this trail was at Vizzini Farms Winery. This is the only winery we went to that serves lunch. We had already eaten but if we had known before hand, we would have definitely tried their offerings....
August 8, 2016
North Alabama Wine Trail Wills Creek Winery My sister, Kim and my cousin/sister, Donna, who both love wine, and I were enjoying a bottle of wine and the beautiful view at Wills Creek Winery a few months ago. My favorite wine offered at Wills Creek is the Sweet Muscadine. We were given a “Wine Passport” for the North Alabama Wine Trail that they stamped for us. This is what started about two months of weekend wine excursions. Although I was...
July 31, 2016
Cucumber Onion Salad My mother used to make a salad similar to this when I was growing up. She added more vinegar and she also added sugar. I may get my Southern Girl rights revoked by saying that I am not a fan of adding sugar to some traditional dishes that Southern Cooks add sugar to. Cornbread for example. My daughter actually prefers the sweet yellow cornbread (I call it the JiffyMix or School Lunch Cornbread lol). My sister adds...
