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Thai Cashew Chicken


I have to admit, you can probably count on both hands, how many times I’ve had thai food. There is a restaurant near where I live called Phuket (pronounced Poo-ket) Thai that serves a cashew chicken dish that I absolutely adore. So, I thought I’d try my hand in making it, or something similar, at home. I foundContinue reading “Thai Cashew Chicken”

Shrimp and Grits


This has quickly become one of my favorite southern dishes, as the combination of flavors mesh so amazingly well together. It is pure southern comfort on a plate! If you like shrimp, you will thoroughly enjoy this! Ingredients 2 bacon slices 1 pound peeled, deveined, medium-size shrimp 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepperContinue reading “Shrimp and Grits”

Creamy Cheese Grits


If you’re from the South, then you know ALL about grits. If you’re not familiar with them, they are a staple in every Southerner’s kitchen and can be found on practically every restaurant menu in the Southern states. They mainly consist of hominy (dried maize kernels which have been treated with an alkali) and are similar toContinue reading “Creamy Cheese Grits”

Popchips Chicken Cutlets


Some of you may be asking… what are Popchips? Well, for starters, they are my favorite chips. Why? For many reasons. First off, they are healthy, delicious and all-natural. They’re not fried or baked, but… popped. And NO preservatives. They come in a variety of flavors to tantalize everyone’s taste buds. So, while I was snacking onContinue reading “Popchips Chicken Cutlets”

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas II


Here’s another recipe for chicken enchiladas that is on the healthier side, but still so very good! Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light Ingredients 2 1/2  cups  chopped cooked chicken breast 2  cups  (8 ounces) pre-shredded reduced-fat 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese 1 2/3  cups  plain low-fat yogurt 1/4  cup  chopped onion (saute, if desired) 1/4  tsp  freshly groundContinue reading “Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas II”

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas


I just finished my second batch of these and will probably make a third sometime in the next couple of days… they’re that good! I am not a chicken enchilada connoisseur by any means, but think these are pretty darn tasty! After my first batch came out of the oven, I decided I wanted to add a littleContinue reading “Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas”

Southern Potato Salad


I lived in the South (Georgia) for many years and loved so many things about it. One was the people/friends that I made, whom I found to be truly down-to-earth and caring folks. Second… some of their delicious “southern” dishes. Southern Potato Salad, to me, is THE best and is the only kind that I’ll haveContinue reading “Southern Potato Salad”

Raspberry Poke Cake


This is an easy and absolutely delicious cake to make for the holidays. The jello/gelatin makes it incredibly moist and flavorful! You can switch out the raspberry mix with strawberry or whatever flavor suits your fancy. Original recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker             Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist VanillaContinue reading “Raspberry Poke Cake”

Chocolate Scotcheroos


A scrumptious dessert with Rice Krispies, chocolate, peanut butter and butterscotch. Before measuring the corn syrup, coat your measuring cup with cooking spray — the syrup will pour easily out of the cup.   Recipe courtesy of Kellogg’s. Ingredients 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 6 cups Rice Krispies (orContinue reading “Chocolate Scotcheroos”

Garlic-Thyme Burgers with Grilled Tomato


Here’s a nice alternative to spruce up the tradition burger. Very flavorful and easy to make. Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light mag Ingredients 1  tbsp  chopped fresh thyme 1/2  tsp  kosher salt 1/4  tsp  freshly ground black pepper 2  garlic cloves, minced 1  lb  ground sirloin 4  (1/2-inch-thick) slices beefsteak tomato 1  tbsp Dijon mustard 4  (2-ounce) KaiserContinue reading “Garlic-Thyme Burgers with Grilled Tomato”