Whenever I find myself longing for my mom’s fried chicken or some of the delicious fried chicken that can be found at a half-a-dozen local restaurants near my house here in the South, I turn to this simple recipe for an oven “fried” chicken that really is as crispy, moist, and tender as any of […]
Archives for October 2014
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
The combination of peanut butter and chocolate + fiber rich oatmeal = delicious dessert goodness. Peanut butter oatmeal bars are an easy and quick treat to make. They are a great to serve family gatherings and potlucks.
Italian Hoagie Salad
This recipe of my parents-in-law is always popular at gatherings including potlucks, holiday events, and game night parties. It is a great “go-to” dish because it fits in with the food selection no matter the season. Plus, it makes a lot with relatively little effort and no actual cooking. My in-laws usually serve it on […]
Lentil Sloppy Joes
Lentil Sloppy Joes are an inexpensive, healthy alternative to the meat laden version while still having the flavors of the classic. By serving over rice or on a vegan and/or gluten free bread, they can also be a great vegan and gluten free dish. While it is great that lentil sloppy joes are low in […]
Cardin’s Drive-In in Knoxville, TN
Cardin’s Drive-In in East Knoxville, Tennessee is an authentic blast from the past that is serving up some great food and ice cream today. Like some of my favorite places including Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl in Ohio and Stewart’s Drive-In in West Virginia, Cardin’s is not a modern take on a classic (like Sonic) but […]
Crockpot Hot Dog, Baked Beans, and Cornbread Casserole
I was searching for a recipe that would utilize baked beans and hot dogs, could be made in a slow cooker, be inexpensive and easy, but be more than just beanie wienies when I found several versions of this recipe. Most of the recipes called for the cornbread topper to be made from scratch, but […]