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I actually had a great recipe that I was going to post but after getting my pictures onto the computer, I realized that I forgot to take the final picture!! Gah! What was I thinking.  So now I’m gonna talk about my process for the recipe I created and the cost of it for the [...]

This is one food that is requested from family members for me to bring to holiday get togethers and any other time I can.  It’s my grandmother’s recipe for Banana Pudding, from scratch!  I dislike instant pudding big time and once you’ve had this……you won’t go back!!
INGREDIENTS:

1 heaping  Tbsp. Flour…and I mean heaping!
1/2 cup sugar [...]

Make this super easy & cool Key Lime Pie for summer and let it melt in your mouth!  This recipe actually calls for 6 miniature graham cracker pie shells but since I didn’t have those, I just used a regular single graham cracker shell.  It worked out the same so no biggie.
INGREDIENTS:

2 Key Limes
1 (8-ounce) [...]

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’ [...]

This is about a 30 minute meal and I LOVE fast! I’m always making casserole type dishes because I have a family of 5 to feed and meals like this make it a breeze.
The first ingredient you’ll notice is the crescent rolls. I also used these in my Cream Cheese Danish the other day and [...]

This Chocolate Trifle is to die for!!!  SOOOOOOO, delicious and such an easy recipe!  5 minutes with 5-ingredients!
INGREDIENTS:

1/2 store-bought chocolate cake
1/2 cup Kahlua (or any strong coffee)
2-3 (4-pack) packages snack size chocolate pudding
1 (12-ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 (8-ounce) package Heath toffee bits

DIRECTIONS:
Break cake into chunks, and layer 1/2 into a trifle dish.  Pour [...]

Catfish fillets are my one of my faves and I love them crunchy!  Enjoy this seafood recipe!
INGREDIENTS:

2/3 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (4-ounce) catfish fillets
2 egg whites, slightly beaten

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 450′.  Mix together cornflakes, salt, an pepper in a shallow bowl.  Rinse fillets; pat dry.  Dip fillets in egg whites, then [...]

I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love these! They are yummy to the tummmy folks and it makes a good sized batch;)
INGREDIENTS:

2/3 cup toasted nuts (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts)
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
1 cup powdered (icing or confectioners) sugar, [...]

The winner of “The Cornbread Gospels” is SHANNA!! WOOHOO:)  She doesn’t have a blog so if you’re reading this Shanna, be sure to check your email and claim your cookbook.  If for any reason Shanna does NOT claim her prize, I will redraw. 
There’s nothing like cooking up a special breakfast for guest or even your [...]

I’ve got some recipes planned for next week that will include photos!!  I know that’s what you’ve been waiting for:)  I will also be announcing the winner of the cookbook on Monday or so, so be sure to get entered!  I will be incorporating some more health food tips and ideas since I’m on a [...]