cabbage soup with attitude

Here’s my version of (diet) Cabbage Soup. It doesn’t add more calories but adds a lot more flavor. If you don’t need the diet version, add even more flavor with diced ham, crumbled bacon, white beans, corn, tomato sauce, or other ingredients you like with cabbage. I love it and hope you will, too!

my famous lasagna

I call this my “famous” lasagna because every time I make it, it becomes someone’s favorite lasagna. I still have friends calling me, year after year, asking me to make it for them. The white sauce is different than your usual ricotta cheese and adds a sweet and tangy mix to the lasagna. I think … Read more

mama seward’s strawberry cake recipe

I got this strawberry cake recipe from my daughter’s grandmother. It is absolutely incredible. Blue Ribbon Recipe This is a very moist cake! If we close our eyes while eating it, the aroma almost makes us feel as though we’re eating fresh strawberries. There’s no better endorsement than that!

southern fried cabbage

This was my favorite growing up. It was a New Year’s Eve tradition (and still is) but mom cooked it a few times during the year as well. Blue Ribbon Recipe Think you don’t like cabbage? We bet this Southern fried cabbage will change your mind. It’s tender and cooks to golden perfection. Frying it … Read more

fried cream corn

This is one of my family’s favorite side dishes. My mother-in-law made this for me when I was pregnant with my first child, and I couldn’t stop eating it. I almost finished the entire skillet. It was so delicious. Blue Ribbon Recipe This fried cream corn is filled with classic flavors that are sweet, rich, … Read more

Salisbury Steak

I recently read a Facebook post from Against All Grain about a Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe she loves to use in her green bean casserole for the holidays. This immediately got my brain going on the idea of making Salisbury Steak with it. I have always used the condensed version that comes in a … Read more

Roasted Lemon Honey Garlic Asparagus

This lemon honey garlic asparagus recipe has a crisp outside with a tender inside cooked in a lemon, honey marinade with minced garlic. This asparagus compliments any main dish and adds a colorful feel to the table! Asparagus is fresh and tasty plus simple to make! With my roasted lemon parmesan garlic asparagus , grilled … Read more

Caramel Tiramisu Layered Dessert

Caramel Tiramisu Layered Dessert. Ingredients: For the Base: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted For the Caramel Layer: 1 cup granulated sugar 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt For the … Read more

Gumdrops White Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

Gumdrops White Chocolate Marshmallow Bars These bars are a crowd favorite, especially at birthday parties where I often make over 500 of them. The combination of soft marshmallows, creamy white chocolate, and colorful gumdrops creates a delightful treat that’s both visually appealing and delicious. Ingredients: Miniature Marshmallows: 2 packages Butter (melted): 2 tablespoons White Chocolate … Read more

GRANDMA’S LIMONCELLO, RICOTTA & ALMOND CAKE

A delicious and aromatic dessert that captures the essence of traditional Italian cuisine. This recipe combines the aroma of limoncello with the creamy richness of ricotta and the sweetness of almonds to create a truly mouthwatering dessert. Whether for a special occasion or just a taste of Italy, this cake will amaze you with its … Read more