Today I’m talking about my constant cruelty to the perfectly harmless banana! It’s true. I mistreat them something horrible. In my defense I do turn them into amazing, wonderful treats. Like these scrumptious Banana Crumb Muffins! Friends…that “crumb”!!! These muffins are THE BEST!
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I’ve been getting my “Italian on” the last week or so! Which is really interesting… because the only Italian running through my veins is when I eat pizza… or snarf down a piece of Tiramisu! Hmmm? Yep…I’ve been focusing on rich creamy sauces tossed with al dente pastas and delectable meats…like this Ah-mazing dish with it’s tender juicy Pork Tenderloin Medallions. Is it good? Let’s just say “somebody” had three servings…and it wasn’t me! Not because I didn’t want to…but because it was ALL GONE! lol You have got to try this one friends. It’s beyond delicious!
I like to think outside of the box! The brownie box! I believe them when they say “Go Big OR Go Home”! So I KICKED up these Valentine Raspberry Brownies by about 100 notches! How you ask? Well…I added a delicious Raspberry filling, White Chocolate Chips, Toasted Almonds, a heaping scoop of Raspberry Cheesecake Gelato, Dark Chocolate Syrup, and Fresh Raspberry Sauce. I think that’s “BIG” enough. What do ya’ll think?
I’m always late to the party! Yep…I fought the “Low Carb” movement as long as I could. I decided if I was joining this party I was bringing my “A” game with this Salmon Bowl! Made on one baking sheet and served up in one bowl…this dinner for two is FANTASTIC! Have more than two? Double it! Easy Peasy! Get ready to be WOWED! This is not your typical “low carb” meal!
Winter is “cold and flu season”! I think everyone in my little country town is sick right now…including yours truly! I don’t know about you…but when I’m sick, I crave comfort food. I want a dish that wraps around me like a big puffy quilt and warms me from the inside out! Like this creamy delicious Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie. Chicken and vegetables topped with big fluffy cheddar biscuits! It will cure what ails ya!
The birds at this Nest love Lit’l Beef Smokie Sausages! I’ve made them at least a hundred different ways. All good, but nothing mind blowing! Then I wrapped them in bacon, sprinkled them with brown sugar, baked them till crispy with a delicious glaze….MIND BLOWN!
I love salads…but I’m lazy when it comes to making them. I don’t like prepping the lettuce! Pathetic…but true. So when I saw this idea for a Wedge Caesar Salad…I yelled “Stop the boat and let me aboard!” In every aspect this is one AMAZING salad. It’s easy to prepare and it’s SO delicious! You’re gonna love this one my friends!
Christmas morning is always a little “cray-cray” around this Nest! Even with all the crazy going on I wan the “birds” at this Nest to have plenty of steam to open up their gifts. So several years ago… I came up with this hearty, tasty, and easy Breakfast Casserole. It’s loaded with flavor, and protein, to keep them going throughout the morning…well that a little hot chocolate or spiced cider ought to do the trick!
When you need a last minute Christmas Cookie for a Cookie Exchange… or a Pastry for a Holiday Brunch Potluck…this is a quick, easy, and super delicious treat! They’re so fun to make and So delicious to eat!
These Christmas Sandwich Cremes have always been called “Hamburger Cookies” at this Nest and the Nest where I grew up. A delicate, flaky pastry cookie filled with sweet creamy filling…they melt in your mouth and are completely swoon worthy! You can take every other cookie off the Goodie Tray…just leave me my “Hamburger Cookies” and nobody gets hurt!