Monthly Archives: January 2012

Paula Deen’s Bourbon Pecan Pie

One of our Thanksgiving desserts was a Bourbon Pecan Pie, using Paula Deen’s recipe from Food Network. I’d never made a pecan pie before, which is surprising because it is one of my favorite sinful desserts. Want to make your own? Here’s the recipe we used. Skip the bourbon if you don’t have it on…

Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe: Pizza Night Just Got Cheaper

Instead of paying for delivery, why not make your own pizza from scratch starting with this homemade pizza dough? If your family is anything like mine, pizza is an absolute must-have! The hour and a half the dough takes to get ready gives you plenty of time to clean the kitchen and prep your veggies…

Menu Plan Monday: MLK Day

Monday January 16th Pizza from Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company Tuesday January 17th Chicken and Garlic Burritos with Beans and Rice Wednesday January 18th Shrimp Fried Rice Thursday January 19th Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Friday January 20th Chicken Noodle Soup Saturday January 21st Leftovers Sunday January 22nd Football Food TBD Want more menu ideas? Check…

Fried Ice Cream Recipe: Make Your Own at Home

I used to use “But, I want fried ice cream!” as an excuse to go eat at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I had no idea that it could be made so easily at home. I don’t think I will be buying it again because  I’ve finally figured out how to make it perfect. Here’s a…

Menu Plan Monday: Birthday Week

It’s the second week of the year, and our son turns 8 this week! Monday January 9th Chicken Alfredo Tuesday January 10th Salsibury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Wednesday January 11th Chicken Pot Pie Thursday January 12th (Little Man’s Birthday!) Chorizo Burritos and Banana Cheesecake (recipe to follow next week). His favorite meal, and requested…

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