Category Archives: Food and all that goes with it!

Jane’s Five Pound Apple Pie Recipe

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Jane

This is most likely the BEST APPLE PIE you’ll have ever eaten/tasted/gobbled up/inhaled, whatever! The steps might sound long or complicated, but it’s all easy!  Just plan ahead for the “cooling” portion of the apples and pie crust! As always … Continue reading →

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Prosciutto Fig Baked Brie

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Jane

I saw this somewhere and whipped it together – HUGE hit.  OMG.  SO ooey gooey and the hit of fig and sweet and salty prosciutto – it’s fabulous..  I promise! As always – enjoy!  

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Southern Cheese Thumbprints AKA Ramped Up Cheese Straws!

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Jane

I love to make spicy cheese straws – the perfect little crunch to add to a party – place on a platter and they will disappear!  These are amazing – VERY flavorful and just delicious 🙂   As always – … Continue reading →

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Steakhouse Potato Romanoff

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Jane

I get bored making the same side dishes – don’t you?  I changed up my regular mashed potatoes this go round for these yummy yummy melt in your mouth Potatoes Romanoff.  Oh my they are good..  Served these alongside filet … Continue reading →

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Veggie Quiche Recipe

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Jane

We had lots of veggies that I knew would be yummy in this dish – so that’s what was for dinner 🙂  Leftover broccoli was sooo good in this recipe. As always – ENJOY!

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Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Jane

I love good egg drop soup.  Sometimes at a restaurant it’s oily and has an unnatural yellow color.  No thanks! So, I found this recipe and modified it a bit – I highly recommend it.  I *love* white pepper – … Continue reading →

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Shrimp fra Diavolo Recipe

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Jane

Mike is always scouring sites looking for ideas for meals.  He saw shrimp fra diavolo and it reminded us of our fabulous trip to Italy – therefore – we made this last night.  It was amazing and delicious and we … Continue reading →

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Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Jane

I made these on a whim as I wanted something sweet and different.  I have a bar cookie recipe I have been making for years and years.  This?   Way better!  The browned butter is sooooo good!  They stay nice and … Continue reading →

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Shallot, Mushroom and Herby Goat Cheese Tarts

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Jane

Another amazing recipe discovered by my favorite guy 🙂  He looks up recipes, reads ingredients to me, and then bookmarks them for later use.  I modified this recipe (as I always do!) It is absolutely delicious 🙂  Would be great … Continue reading →

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Eggs Benedict Casserole

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Jane

I am always on the hunt for a new breakfast recipe – we regularly have family over for big family breakfasts on Saturday mornings 🙂  I get tired of making the same thing and I’m sure the family gets tired … Continue reading →

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