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  • Okra- Momma’s black skillet style

    Okra- Momma’s black skillet style

    This is one of my favorites from My Grandmother Grace. This is a little this and that recipe.Grace was a Texan woman that lived in West Texas. She had real grit! Like her peppers on fire from the hot garden and could eat them raw off the vine. She made fresh okra In a cast… Read more

  • Italian sausage and rice soup

    Italian sausage and rice soup

    Todays cooking has sparked my creativity and imagination for one pan meals. With home cooking comes many more dishes. This is a simple one pot simmer that is satifying and full of glorious veggies. Enjoy! Chicken Italian sausage sliced bitesize 1.5 cups rice 6 cups chicken broth Chopped 1/2 cup each Carrot, sweet onion, celery,… Read more

  • Coconut Curry Chicken

    Coconut Curry Chicken

    Being the primary chef of the family and trying to make it fairly easy I lean on basic staples to pull together yummy options. I use our rice cooker often with rice being the complimenting starch to any savory. I love to visit all the varieties of rices. This also utilizes the simplicity of the… Read more

  • Shepherds Pie- from a childhood memory.

    Shepherds Pie- from a childhood memory.

    So growing up the youngest- I have so many memories of the really cool friends of my older siblings. One person especially was a great Scotsman of the Campbell clan, named Andrew, with a huge red beard and a personality that was vibrant and alive. He was very smitten with my sister Leslie. I would… Read more

  • Biscotti for that perfect bite

    Biscotti for that perfect bite

    Growing up on a farm I didn’t get introduced to this delightful dipping cookie until into my adult years. I learned to appreciate cafe drinks and treats traveling abroad.  I loved how Europeans enjoyed a biscuit or a cookie/cake with tea and the famous biscotti is the perfect crunchy sweet bite for dunking in your… Read more

  • Simple pepperoni rolls (replacing pizza pockets)

    Simple pepperoni rolls (replacing pizza pockets)

    In times like these it fun creating recipes that are easy- but versatile. I keep creating with multi meals or snacks in mind for easy heat up solutions. These rolls can be eaten next day cold or frozen for great grab and heat snack. The egg wash inside adds a bit of richness. Use store… Read more

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