In writing this blog, there were some recipes that I “saved” so that I didn’t post ALL of my favorites all at once. I wanted to space them out, and get to enjoy the really special ones over a period of time. Well, this is one of those favorites that has been waiting patiently for its big chance.
This is by far my favorite Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe! I have no idea where I found it, but I have been making it for years, and we love it …

When New Years Day comes around each year, the traditionalists break out the blackeyed peas recipes, and cook them up with a nice side of boiled cabbage. I will confess that they have not been one of my favorite dishes, but I dutifully eat them every year for the “good luck” they bring, or whatever. I went grocery shopping the other night and spotted a few containers of blackeyed peas, marked down more than half off, and picked one up out of curiosity. The package had a …

I know that I praise most of the recipes I post on this blog as being tasty and delicious, but really, why would I post them if they weren’t? I say that now because I do not want this one to be glossed over as I proceed to tell you how amazing it is. This is truly one of our favorite recipes, and I really hope some of you give it a shot, and tell me what you think. I like to tease Abby about how she …

Installation #2 of the appetizer series includes a simple bruschetta recipe. This dish is quick to prepare, and the tomato mixture can be prepared ahead of time. The bread, on the other hand, should be toasted and prepped, as close to the time of serving as possible.

This recipe is another from Abby’s Mom, Beth. I had to estimate the amounts of each ingredient to include, because I was only given the ingredient name, not measurements. Beth and I have a running joke when it comes to …