Every year on New Year’s Day, I make food that represents good luck throughout the year. I just feel good knowing that I started my year in a lucky way. There are many traditional foods that have been said to bring good luck if you eat them on New Year’s Day. In Asian…
Category: Dinner
Mama’s Fried Chicken
Christmas shopping has worn me out. Every time I think my list is complete, I remember someone I forgot. Trying to stick to my budget has been challenging. What do you buy for distant relatives you may or may not see and you know they are not buying you anything but you can’t…
St. Nicholas Day – Salmon And Great Northern Beans
Today is December 19th, in which our Serbian culture celebrates the Slava. A unique Serbian Orthodox religious tradition, a family thanksgiving festival celebrating its patron saint. Throughout the year there are many slavas that represent different saints and there feasts. December 19th is the feast day of Saint Nicholas. Or as we call it…
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Well Thanksgiving is finally here and as you are reading this, I am still in full cooking mode. The family is coming over today and when I tell them that dinner will be ready at 4pm, they are at my door by 1pm ready to eat! This Baked Macaroni and Cheese dish was one of the…
Pumpkin, Cream Cheese and Butternut Squash Pasta
Today as I write this, I am in my mind trying to gear up for the day. It’s going to be a very busy day. First I’ve got to get this house cleaned for thanksgiving, I have to go and buy the remaining ingredients for thanksgiving dinner, shop for by daughters birthday gifts…
Miracle Grill Mat Review – Lil’ Smokies and Beans Recipe
This is not a sponsored post. I just love QVC. I recently saw an on air demonstration for the Miracle Grill Mat and I fell in love with the idea! You can now cook veggies on the grill without a grill pan, without the fear of veggies or foods falling through the…
Grateful for thanksgiving ~ Twenty great recipes for the holiday!
With Thanksgiving coming up soon, I have been on the hunt for some awesome recipes to try along with my family favorites. I love to try new recipes for the holidays and I have found twenty fabulous recipes guaranteed to gather everyone around the holiday table. This thanksgiving is going to be the…
Ham and Butterbean Soup
This meal is the last stop on our holiday ham leftover meals journey and I think it is the best. I started out with Holiday Ham. Then with the leftovers, I made Ham and String Bean Stew. Now with the leftover ham bone that weighs about 3.3 Lbs. I will be making Ham…
Ham and String Bean Stew
I can’t wait for the holidays to really begin and for me that tradition starts with eating turkey and ham and Black Friday. Thanksgiving is an awesome day for traditional foods but I look forward to cleaning up and heading to the late night outlet sales. My kids already made there list’s and…
Crisp Holiday Ham
Crisp Holiday Ham Well the holiday season is finally here, along with all the food. And this is how I make our holiday ham. I know what your thinking. “It’s burnt, not crisp! Way past burnt.” That’s what I said as well when I first saw how Mama ruby ( my mother-in-law) made…
