Category Archives: Appetizers

Candied Pecan/Walnut Recipe

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jane

We gobbled these up – they are so yummy!! Caramelized Pecans 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup pecans (or walnuts) 2 Tbsp brown sugar Melt butter in skillet over low heat. Add pecans and brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 … Continue reading →

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Ham and Swiss Dip

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jane

Another all time fav appetizer… 8 oz. block of cream cheese 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard dash of salt 3/4 … Continue reading →

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Roasted red pepper pimiento cheese

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jane

This roasted red pepper pimiento cheese is fabulous 🙂 I like to serve it on freshly grilled hamburgers, fried green tomatoes, in a wrap with crunchy veggies, on a grilled sandwich, or just on crackers!! 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Meatless pasta sauce

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jane

I love meatless sauce for certain kinds of pasta, or to use on pizzas.. Meatless Pasta Sauce 3/4 cup finely chopped onion olive oil 4 cans (15oz) 100% natural Hunt’s diced tomatoes 2 (6oz) cans tomato paste (I use no … Continue reading →

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Cheesy spinach dip..

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Jane

I know you may think “EWWW she’s using Velveeta?!”, but this is yummy. Very creamy, quite delish! 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well (otherwise the dip gets too runny) 1 lb Velveeta Cheese cut into … Continue reading →

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Grilled Pizza.. Homemade crust..

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Jane

Yummy 🙂 Dough Recipe: (this makes enough for 4 -12″ pizzas) 1 cup warm water (not too hot or you’ll kill the yeast) 1 Tbs sugar 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (I have used both fast rising as well … Continue reading →

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Toasted ravioli

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jane

I mean these are yummy. Cannot resist! Must confess that I bought some to take home. My family will be thrilled!!

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The most amazing crab dip you have ever had… AKA Crap Dip

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Jane

I found this recipe somewhere years ago. I started making it and tweaked it repeatedly thru the years. Funny thing is – I sent the recipe out to a group of friends – and accidentally typed “Crap” dip instead of … Continue reading →

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Southern tradition.. fried green tomatoes…

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Jane

I had never made fried green tomatoes as I thought they would be too much work. And I rarely “fry” anything so I was a bit leery. Then we were at a lovely restaurant in Charleston SC and I had … Continue reading →

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Pimiento Cheese

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jane

My friend Shirley dropped by the other day – and I gave her the grand tour of the Christmas decorations and the newly redecorated master bathroom. I made some wraps for lunch and also pulled out some of my homemade … Continue reading →

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