Chocolate Castles

  • Shrimp Salad and Baked Aspargus

    For a light summer luncheon, try the following, it will not disappoint.  2 lb fresh asparagus 1/3 cup sour cream 3 tables melted butter 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 teas crumbled basil leaves (or dried basil) 1/2 teas paprika 1/2 teas salt Cook asparagus in small amount of salted water. Place in single layer in… Read more

  • New Car Fever

    It appears that everybody around me is getting or has gotten a new car in the last 2 weeks. Randy and I have been looking for a month, but have just not made up our minds on the type, style and color we really want. If we find the style and make, we cannot find… Read more

  • Chicken Fried Steak

    Buy cubed steak (this is much more tender than just buying round steak and having to  pound it tender) Mix 1 egg with 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 cups flour mixed with 3 teas garlic powder, 1 teas dried parsley, salt and pper Cut steak into small pieces, as this makes it easier to work… Read more

  • Fun Friday

    Good morning to each of you! I just received a call from my daughter, Jodi. When I asked her what she was up to this morning, she told me, “chasing Caleb (her one year old, who began walking at 10 months) around” She told me that she was just waiting for his next nap so… Read more

  • Chocolate Dream Pie

    This pie was taken from the Paula Dean Web site and is just delicious. Ingredients 2 to 3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 5 tablespoons butter, melted 8 ounces semisweet chocolate 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup dark brown sugar Pinch salt 2 to 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 eggs, separated 1 cup heavy… Read more

  • Sweet and Sour Green Beans

    3/4 pound green beans 2 tables olive oil 1 medium shallot, minced 2 tables cider vinegar 1 teas sugar Salt and pepper to taste Place green beans in a steamer basket set over a large saucepan of boiling water. Steam until bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 mins. In a medium skillet, heat the oil.… Read more