American mardi gras bake recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Creme de Menthe Pillows

Garden Salmon Loaf

Lemon Gateau Shenandoah

I created this lovely masterpiece in honor of my daughter Shenandoah whom has chosen to follow in my foot steps. As a child she loved lemons, and…

Savory Creole Sweet Potato Casserole

No sweet topping here - this has breadcrumbs & bacon and the Creole twist of Jamaican Pickapeppa Sauce in the…

Breakfast, Brunch, and Dinner on Pumpernickel w/ Roasted Red Peppers

In the business that is keeping our families excited for meal time and…

Date Nite/Movie Nite In Deep Dish Pizzas

These pizzas are just plain awesome!! I made these over the weekend for the kids and grown-ups alike!! There…

Reuben Casserole

I love Reuben sandwiches and wanted to have another way of enjoying this hearty treat. So I created this casserole using a homemade Thousand…

Hard Boiled Eggs for cooks who can't boil water

Forget the boiling water, colander, cracks and boil-outs. Hard "Boiled" Eggs made in the oven are easier,…

Cheese, Garlic and Herb Bread

This flavorful Italian bread turns any family-style dinner into company fare.

The Best Carrot Cake Ever

Rosalie Williams made the best carrot cake when I was a child. It was her specialty at church dinners. As an adult, I got her recipe because I…

Tiramisu Brownie Cake

A great make ahead option to prepare a dessert in advance. It’s a divine combination of a chewy, fudgy, brownie and an authentic Italian tiramisu.…

Dump cake

I love this because you can get your fruit serving and cure your sweet tooth all in one slice. You can use cake recipe from scratch but homemade…

Chocolate Rum Pecan Pound Cake

Let us celebrate holiday baking with this incredible chocolate pound cake. It’s great for holiday entertaining since it makes such a striking…

Apple-Oatmeal Cookies

These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for filling the cookie jar.

Honey-Almond Popcorn

Here's a great anytime snack for kids and adults a like. Honey-Almond Popcorn is a combination of fluffy popcorn, crunchy almonds and golden honey.…