Perfect Traditional Peanut Brittle

A crunchy peanut brittle that's buttery and delicious. It's a classic recipe that is sure to become a family favorite.

Each family establishes their holiday traditions.  My family is no exception.  Perfect traditional peanut brittle is one holiday treat my family looks forward to each year. I’ve made peanut brittle for so many years and each time before I began the candy making stage I always go back and review the recipe.  This step can … Read more

Festive Snickerdoodle Cookies

Festive snickerdoodle cookies is a delicious part of the Christmas holiday season.

There’s nothing like a holiday to make festive snickerdoodle cookies.  Christmas is the perfect time to decorate the cookies using the traditional Christmas colors of green and red.  I love using the multi-colored sprinkles to give the cookies that holiday look. The festive snickerdoodle cookie is a favorite in my household.  The family looks forward to … Read more

Golden Crispy Yuca Fries

Light and delicious crispy yuca fries.

Golden Crispy Yuca Fries have been on my list of foods to try.  The yuca plant is a strange looking root vegetable.  I had no idea what it was when I first saw it in the produce section of my local grocer.   I took a picture of the yuca plant while at the market, then … Read more

Apple-Orange Cranberry Sauce

One of the biggest hits this year during my Thanksgiving feast was the apple-orange cranberry sauce.  As a result I decided to add this recipe to my blog. I have to be honest cranberry sauce was not always a favorite among the members of my family. Hence, that has changed during the last few years … Read more

Cream Cheese Chicken and Pasta

A cream cheese chicken mushroom pasta quick and easy to prepare.

Pasta is a popular dish worldwide.  It’s convenient, quick and delicious.  One of my favorite dishes is cream cheese chicken and pasta. Cream Cheese Chicken and Pasta is Simple to Make I love making pasta because its such an easy dish to prepare. When you’re in a hurry and need to make a delicious meal for … Read more

Chocolate Indulgent Coca-Cola Cake

A super moist chocolate cake

The chocolate indulgent coca-cola cake has a pretty big following in my house.  This cake is the most requested dessert that I make. I make a lot of decadent cakes for my family. The chocolate-indulgent coca cola cake is no slouch.  It’s a chocolate lover’s dream.  The carbonation from the coke used in the cake … Read more

Down Home Sweet Potato Pie

I want to send out love to all the grandmothers, mothers and aunties who have put amazing sweet potato pies on their families’ dessert tables for Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays.  In the African-American community our families expect sweet potato pie to be part of our feast on Thanksgiving and at all our holiday functions.  … Read more

Cheesy Taco Dip

I’m so excited I just discovered this quick and easy tangy recipe for a cheesy taco dip.  While flipping through a food magazine I saw a recipe for a taco dip that looked really delicious.  You can never have too many easy dip recipes on hand.  The ingredients needed for the dip are all staple products I … Read more

Cranberry Bourbon Boomer

Cranberry Bourbon Boomer

The Cranberry Bourbon Boomer is that go to cocktail that is simple to make when you need a drink to help you relax after a stressful day.  You can cozy up on the couch with your drink and your favorite board game taking your mind off of your hectic day.  The sheer taste of the … Read more