This recipe is an adaptation of a dish I found in a magazine. The original pan seared the steak and had spices my husband and I don’t really like so I made it suited to our taste. First my husband grilled the top sirloin rather than pan sear (or fry as hubby calls it). If you…
Comfort Food
Original Chex Mix – Memories of Christmas
My Mom always made this EVERY holiday season. Since she’s no longer able, it’s now my job because it’s not only a family favorite, it’s a family tradition.I love it, my boys love it, neighbors and friends love it, my husband does not love it. More for us! My brother, Craig, who was visiting last week…
Apple Harvest Pound Cake with Caramel Glaze
Many years ago before we had our boys, my husband and I, along with some friends, traveled to a bed and breakfast in Colorado for a long weekend. One morning for breakfast we were served this delicious cake. When I asked for the recipe, the innkeeper declined but I was determined. I wasn’t leaving without that…
Comfort Food at it’s Best – Butter Baked Chicken
My husband LOVES the butter baked chicken dish at Cracker Barrel. He raved and raved about it until one day I had the opportunity to try it. I immediately understood his love affair. It was buttery, tender and delicious. It just melted in my mouth. The gravy was creamy and flavorful. When I mentioned to my…
Spatchcocked Chicken with Vegetables
I recently read about spatchcocked chicken in a magazine and knew I had to try it. Spatchcocking is more of a method than a recipe. To spatchcock a chicken all you do is place the whole chicken breast side down and, using kitchen shears, cut out the backbone. Start on the side of the backbone and cut…
