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Cakes, Desserts

Better Than Sex Cake

My sister Kathy shared this recipe with me several years ago. I’ve made it several times and everyone raves about it. It’s so good, it doesn’t need frosting. I like to dust it with a mixture of powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

Appetizers & Dips

Beer Dip

I dislike beer, but I LOVE this dip. If you’re making this for a get-together, such as a football party, I suggest doubling the recipe. Speaking from experience, the men will park in front of the bowl and it will be gone in no time at all. It is best served with pretzel nubs.

Dinner, Main Dish - Beef

Beef Stew

Talk about flavor…this pot of stew will wake up every taste bud in your mouth. Beef, spices, veggies, wine…what more could you ask for? Okay, maybe a slice of hot, buttered bread to sop up the marvelous gravy would be nice.

Dinner, Main Dish - Pork

Barbequed Spare Ribs

Succulent, fall off the bone ribs, slathered in a rich, down home sauce. No grill needed here as they’re baked in the oven and finished off under the broiler. Low and slow is the way to go! Don’t have time to make homemade sauce? No problem, as this cooking method works just as well using […]

Miscellaneous

Barbeque Sauce

A spunky little sauce that goes great over grilled chicken breasts, or on thinly sliced leftover pork or beef, for a quick BBQ style sandwich. We’ve even enjoyed this served with boiled shrimp. If you prefer a smokey flavored sauce, add liquid smoke.