Amy’s Awesome Sweet Potato Casserole

Truly an awesome dish. Much requested at the holiday table, but too good to save for special occasions. This recipe has no added sugar.  Pray the Miniature Marshmallow Consortium and Brown Sugar & Pecan Board don’t take this personally. They are very...

Zesty Tuna Steak Fajitas

Tuna Steak Fajitas makes 8 fajitas 1 package of 2 frozen tuna steaks, or fresh equivalent, thawed and sliced into strips 1/3 cup lime juice 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika (don’t put this away yet, you will need it and the cumin again) 1/2 tsp salt 1...

7 Uses for Marigolds

I mentioned a while back that I was determined to get the most out of my marigolds–a huge mound of them occupying space I coveted for cold weather goodies like cabbage and broccoli. I wasn’t kidding and have been giving that plant a workout. Here’s...

Crispy Green Tomato Pickles

As the days grow shorter, my tomatoes just aren’t ripening. And, I suppose, the SEVENTEEN STRAIGHT DAYS OF RAIN we’ve had haven’t helped much. If you decide to pull ’em green like I have, pickling is a one way to preserve them. These are...

Thai Fried Rice

This is a restaurant recipe cut down a bit, but it still makes a whole lot of fried rice. It’s vegetarian, but if you prefer you can go vegan and remove the eggs, or go carnivore and substitute your favorite meat for the tofu. I often substitute the vegetables I...

Callie’s Dessert

My daughter’s invention. Bananas, smashed beyond recognition. A generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. A generous sprinkle of coconut. YUM! Incidentally, her other favorite dessert at grammy’s house is similar. Bananas, sliced. Peanut butter between ritz...