Apple Pork Chop Casserole

This recipe for apple pork chop casserole was submitted by Emily’s, my sister-n-law, dad. He got the recipe for the casserole from some friends who lived in Boise Idaho and it has been a family favorite ever since. 4 cups sliced apples 1/2 cup sugar 

Crock Pot Italian Sausage

Growing up in our home was like survival of the fittest. Many times if you wanted to eat you had to become creative at throwing things together. My siblings and I got pretty good at creating something out of nothing. Budget Meals are really easy 

Beef and Gravy Quesadilla

I made beef and gravy quesadillas with the left over roast and gravy. It is sort of a ritual we have to use leftover meat in a taco or quesadilla. They are cheap and a great disguise for those who are picky about leftovers tortillas, 

Crock Pot Roast with Gravy and Yorkshire Puddings

There is nothing like roast with gravy and Yorkshire pudding. The smell of a roast cooking reminds me of my Grandmother Jepson. My grandparents lived a couple hours away in the once small agricultural town of Clewiston Florida. We would usually make the trek around 

Grilled Salmon with Bacon, Feta and Tomatoes

While frozen salmon may be an easier way to keep the vitamin packed morsel on hand I have found the flavor of fresh skin-on salmon out weighs the frozen stuff hands down. Fresh salmon is tender and silky while the frozen kind tends to dry 

Cape Cod Timbales

Timbales are a custard like dish from as far back as the 18th century. They are an egg-cellent source of protein. Add meat and vegetables for added vitamins to round off a complete meal. Source: Parents 4 eggs 1 cup peas, cooked 1 cup cooked 

Easy Italian Spiced Pork Chops

Italian spiced pork chops, sounded delicious and was; that is if you do not over cook the meat. I am not a big fan of the modern kitchen that is fitted with every kitchen tool imaginable. While they may be convenient they are expensive and 

Peachy Chicken and Asparagus Rollups

1 pound thin asparagus ,trimmed 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 3 tbsp apricot jam 1 tbsp lemon juice 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 5 ounces each) Fill a medium skillet halfway with salted water; bring to a boil. Add the 

Mini Pigs in a Blanket

Talk about blast from the past. I have not eaten a “pig in the blanket” since I was a little girl. The kids were a little skeptical at first, you know the whole something new hurdle. My sister-n-law Roxanne showed us how to make these 

Cheap and Tasty: Skillet Tamale with Polenta

One of the first questions I am asked after someone finds out that I am from Southern Florida is, “so did you have alligators in your backyard?” No alligators but we did have a family of peacocks down the street. And by the way, there