Food, Family & Finds from A Cowboy's Wife
OMG, I just tasted the most delicious French Madeleines from Donsuemor today. Finally, I have experienced food porn in a package! I try various foods all the time but this one takes the cake….literally. If you’re not familiar with these soft, moist, shell shaped cakes then you’re missing out! They have crisp edges and the… [Continue Reading]
I just love miniature stuff and Banana Nut Bread is no exception! I mean look at them, how cute are they!! This would make a great little treat to for the kiddos, put in a basket of goodies for a house warming gift, or to gobble up yourself! INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup shortening 1 ½ cups… [Continue Reading]
This Pecan Bread recipe is over 100 years old. It used to be served to all the cowhands that worked along the Pecos River! For those of you who don’t read my personal blog, you may not know that I cooked for a ranch once upon a time. I’ve also done some dutch oven cookin’… [Continue Reading]
Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Red Lobster below:) I’ve missed 2 of the FFOF’s lately and I wanted to participate this week so here it is! The theme is “dinner out”. 1. When going out to dinner what items do your order? Appetizers, soup, salad, dinner, dessert. We order cheese sticks (appetizers), ceasar salad, dinner, and… [Continue Reading]
EDIT: The giveaway is over. Thanks to all who entered! I’ll be getting the winner announced shortly. I had the fortunate opportunity to receive and review this cookbook called, “The Cornbread Gospels“. I must admit, when I first heard the name, I assumed it would be all about cornbread. Well, I was completely wrong. There… [Continue Reading]
This recipe was submitted by my mother!!! THANKS MOM:) Sometimes plain cornbread just doesn’t do it. Sometimes you just gotta have a little more spice and flavor. This is my grandmother’s recipe and it’s soooooo good, it could be eaten as a meal. The one made here was for a bunch of co-workers so you may… [Continue Reading]
If you are new to my blog, then you may not know that I gave a Hamilton Beach Standmixer away a while back. All I asked from the winner is a photograph with the mixer. Today, I got pictures of the winner using the mixer with a recipe! Thank you Misti for submitting a recipe… [Continue Reading]
I love bread so when I get a hold of a bread recipe, I lock it up tight. These are really good and are one of my favorite type of biscuits. Note that I said biscuits, not rolls. There is a difference! I used to make these for the cowboys all the time and got… [Continue Reading]
Another great recipe submission, however, there was no name listed. Thank you no-name:) This is the final submission that I will be including for February’s monthly contest! Thank you to all who entered. Winner will be announced soon. March’s submissions start today:) INGREDIENTS: 1 packet (or 1 Tablespoon) of yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water… [Continue Reading]
Something I make ALOT is tortillas and I’m surprised at how many people don’t know how to make them. Yes, they are more work than store bought but they don’t even come close in taste!! In fact, my oldest and myself won’t eat store bought..yuck! I’ve also decided to do something different. Since many of… [Continue Reading]
This recipe was submitted by CyberCelt! Thanks for submitting. You are now entered into December’s $10 drawing:) INGREDIENTS: 1 C mashed cooked pumpkin 5 T melted butter (or diet spread) 5 T Milk 1 t Vanilla 2 beaten eggs 16 chopped, pitted dates 1-3/4 C flour 1 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1 t… [Continue Reading]
Who doesn’t like pizza? My kids actually prefer my pizza over Pizza Hut! 4 c. flour 6 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 1 1/3 c. milk 2/3 c. vegetable oil Pour oil and milk mixture over flour mixture. Mix with fork. Shape into ball, knead until smooth. Roll out on greased cookie sheet. Top… [Continue Reading]
I have learned many variations of rolls through the years and these are one of favs that I make for the cowboys. 2c. warm water 2 pkg. yeast (rapid rise) 1/3c. oil 1/4c. sugar 1/2tsp. salt 1 egg 6 -7c. flour Dissolve yeast in water and add rest of ingredients. Knead but do not over… [Continue Reading]
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