Corn Bread (enhanced)

You will love this extra moist cornbread.  It’s a great partner to serve with Fabulous Chunky Chili, also found on this blog!

Fabulous Chunky Chili

Why would anyone make chili when its so easy to open a can?  Because it tastes better and it’s fun to do!  This recipe may be cut in half, but you will love having extra chili in the freezer:)

Rose Bowl Beans / Lima Beans and Ham

This was one of Joe’s favorite recipes to cook and to eat.  It was definitely one of his specialties, and we all love it!  Traditionally made on New Years Day with the ham bone from Christmas dinner, lima beans and ham was re-named Rose Bowl Beans.  It’s good any time you want to feed a…

Corn Chowder with Clams

This is an all time favorite recipe.  For years we made it the night before Thanksgiving since it was easy to have on the back of the stove while making all the preparations for the next day’s feast.  Ever since Jason built his pizza oven we have spent Thanksgiving eve eating delicious pizza at his…

Panhandle Barbecue Sauce

A well-balanced, all-purpose barbecue sauce that will give even oven-cooked meats a rich barbecue flavor.  It’s mellow , reddish brown in color, smooth in consistency and much better than the bottled  variety.  All you need to do is measure the ingredients into a saucepan, simmer until thick enough to coat a spoon, and store in…

Marinated Chuck Roast

The marinade works to tenderize as well as enhance the flavor of an economical cut of beef.  The flavor is great and the meat becomes crusty-brown on the outside yet pink and juicy on the inside.  You’ll think your eating and expensive slice of ribeye.

Green Beans with Cashews

This is a long time family favorite.  Probably its’ most traditional appearance is on the menu with ham and scalloped potatoes.  Just seems to be a winner!  Green beans are at their best when parboiled in advance and then heated quickly on top of the stove just before serving.

Halibut in Dill Sauce

This recipe is a result of a wonderful dinner at Anthony’s Home Port.  I think we nailed it!  See what you think:)

Glazed Doughnuts

Remember when people stood in line to buy Krispy Kreme’s?  Making these doughnuts your self will be a little more work but the taste results will be the same, you will have a lot of fun, and you just might have to chase a line of people from the front of your door!! Print Recipe…

Shrimp Wrapped in Crunchy Wontons with Green Onion Dipping Sauce

Looking for a  new way to serve shrimp as an appetizer?  These crunchy  wontons wrapped around succulent  shrimp and then dipped in tangy Asian sauce are a wonderful  addition to  your appetizer table, and definitely not “ho hum”. Print Recipe Shrimp Wrapped in Crunchy Wontons with Green Onion Dipping Sauce Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes…

Hot Artichoke Dip

This recipe is an all time favorite.  It has been around a long time but is always a welcome sight for your guests.  We serve it with Frito’s corn chips.  Enjoy!