Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for most of us, but the actual end of summer isn't until later in September. This year the Autumnal Equinox is September 22, when day and night are equal. Finally, the evenings are getting cool enough to eat outside, so we had a meal on the veranda …
Category: Cooking
Quick Italian Dinner
This is one of those go-to recipes that I make a lot. It takes a minimum of effort, is ready in a hurry and tastes wonderful. I cannot tell you how often I make this on a weeknight after a long day at work. DH is always happy to have Italian food on his plate, …
Pork Quesadillas
I often cook a pork roast in the slow cooker, but it makes way too much food for just two of us. I have made it a mission to create recipes using the chopped pork to make different meals. I generally cook the roast itself with simple spices to make it easy to turn the …
Gifts From The Kitchen
This is Day 11 of my Christmas in July event. If you are just now finding me, scroll back to the previous pages for great ideas to kick start your creativity! Although the drawings are over for this event, there will be another event for Autum, coming up in a couple of months with giveaways …
Gift Ideas for Guys
Guys are really difficult to make gifts for as they don't really go for most of the sewn and crafty items that we gals like to make. I have yet to see any guy actually wear an apron while grilling, but most will be delighted with a gift of something for the grill. Here are …
Carole’s Fantasy Cookies
I love to bake, and cookies are always fun. I came up with this recipe some time ago, and it never fails to please! As a warm-up to the Christmas in July event, here is a recipe for your Holiday Cookie Exchange. The combination of dark chocolate, sweet vanilla and tart blueberry blend very …
Garlic Zucchini
Looking for a flavorful side dish? This one is fast and simple, and is perfect served alongside the Italian Meat Loaf, or one of my many chicken recipes like White Wine Chicken and Mushrooms or Butterflied Baked Chicken. Start by cleaning and slicing two or three zucchini. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet sprayed …
Italian Meat Loaf
I have been seeing this idea on Pinterest, and it was intriguing. DH likes meat loaf, but he loves Italian food, so I thought I'd try to do one. I followed one of the recipes I found, but you all know me, I have to fiddle with it and make it just that much better. …
National Donut Day!
Yes, there is a day devoted to donuts, how great is this! As much as I like to have a donut at one of our local shops, I cannot do it often. Making them at home, I can bake instead of fry them, and make some great donuts with fresh ingredients. DH likes them, as …
Ham Roll Up Appetizer
Memorial Day weekend is here, and Sunday (the greatest day in racing) calls for munchie snacks for all day grazing. Starting with the Formula One race in the morning, followed by the Indy 500, and ending in the evening with the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, it is all day racing! Even though Nascar has become …
From My Carolina Home 