I'm an Okie!

Ok, so I was born and bread in Oklahoma. When I was transplanted to Florida as a child, I missed a lot about Oklahoma. Mostly the food. Let's face it, Florida is hardly the south. Maybe a few households, but most of Florida is a mix of everything. The most southern thing about Florida is it's geography. Anyhow, what is more southern than your Grandma's cooking. In my case, my Nanny. That is what I call my Grandma. Her cooking was always the best. I guess that is where I got my love of cooking. When she passed away in 2005, the only thing I wanted of hers was her recipes. Nothing makes me feel more connected to her than making one of her dishes. So, I thought what better way to honor her than to share her recipes with others. If you love southern cooking, keep me in mind. And if you have any requests, I will do my best to find them for you.

HAPPY EATING!

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Yummy Breakfast Rolls

This is not a recipe that my Nanny ever made, but it is inspired by her. My Nanny always made me cinnamon toast. Mmmmm my fav! And my kids love it too. So, I had some extra crescent rolls in the fridge and I thought of something new. Now, this may be a Pillsbury recipe, but I don't know.

Fancy Cinnamon Toast
1 Can Crescent Rolls (I used the butter flavored ones)
Cinnamon
Sugar

Lay out rolls flat. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, and roll up like you normally would. Bake as directed on package. You can also make a powdered sugar/milk glaze for them if you like.

My son called them FANCY cinnamon toast! I also tried it again adding slices apples and rolling them up in there. There were awesome. :)

Friday, February 27, 2009

Beef & Bean BBQ

Beef & Bean BBQ
1# Ground Beef
1/2 C. Diced Onion
1 8oz Can Tomato Sauce
1/2 C. Water
2 T. Vinegar
1 T. Brown Sugar
1/4 t. Whole Thyme Leaves
1 20oz Can Pork & Beans
Salt & Pepper to taste
Brown ground beef and onion in skillet, drain off fat. Add tomato sauce, water, vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer. Pour beans into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spoon meat mixture over means. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Duggars

I am fascinated by the Duggars. Not only how did one woman give birth to so many children. But the children seem so good and have great morals. Anyhow, I have been using their recipes and thought someone else might like to use them too. Everything I have tried has been great. The tater tot casserole and hash brown casserole are great. Hope you check out their recipes.

Parlee Pockets

Here is the first look at what I won. They are mailing it to me. I can't wait! Woo hoo! And if you like, please go by their website and get one of your own! Isn't it pretty?!?! They are even going to take my suggestions on naming it. I suggested BARRETT!

Twinkie Pie

God Bless the Twinkie! Ha ha! Any food item that has such a long shelf life and can instantly bring back childhood memories. Mmmm.

Twinkie Pie
Twinkies
1 Box Vanilla Pudding Mix
(Made as package directs)
Peaches, Bananas, Strawberries, or whatever fruit you like or is in season
Cut Twinkies in half length wise. Line a 9x13 pan (cream side up) with Twinkies. If you have any extra you could always just eat those yourself! :) Pour Vanilla Pudding over top of Twinkies, smoothing it. Then cover with whatever sliced fruit you like. Chill for a few hours, then ENJOY!

Cupcake Contest

Well, the wonerful lady, Christy, over at Southern Plate is teaming with Wilton to give away a wonderful cupcake kit. Check it out, enter, and you might just win!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Pioneer Baking Mix Contest

You can enter to win a basket full of Pioneer Baking mix by visiting Southern Plate. I haven't gotten to use it yet because they do not sell it in my stores. Ugh! Maybe I can win it and try it out! Or maybe you can win it and let me know!! :)