I love figs. Fresh and dried, black, brown or green. But I admit I am not that creative with their use. I snap them up when I see them, but often can’t seem to move past wrapping them in prosciutto or roasting them draped with bacon. But eventually, one batch of figs ended up, after much thought, candied. I was, if I may say, quite pleased with the result. Sweet, treacly, … [Read more...] about Candied Figs
Tennessee Blackberry Jam Cake
My grandparents lived on a farm in Middle Tennessee. It was a wonderful place for grandkids, and my brother and I made great use of it. Lots of rolling, verdant land to run around on, cows mooing in the background. There was a creek running through the property, shallow enough that we could wade around in it, or play pooh sticks or search for arrowheads and … [Read more...] about Tennessee Blackberry Jam Cake
Easy Thai Beef Salad Cups
I love the flavor of Thai food, but it can be a little time consuming to prepare. This easy elegant wrap is simplified with bought roast beef. These little lettuce cups make a great appetizer, served on a big, pretty platter, or a simple cold summer supper. Choose a roast beef from the deli counter that is not highly seasoned or specially flavored and do not have it sliced … [Read more...] about Easy Thai Beef Salad Cups
Cuban Corn and Black Bean Salad
I always offer to bring a dish when people invite me over, and when they take the offer up, I sometimes get a little flustered trying to come up with something new and different. This salad has been my staple this summer, when I grill out or when asked to bring something along. So next time it’s your turn to bring a salad or a side dish to a barbecue (or just doing it for … [Read more...] about Cuban Corn and Black Bean Salad
Easy Summer Chocolate Bars
I suppose I really think of these as summer treats, because you can get by with no cooking if you use the microwave, so no heat pumping out into the kitchen. And these are relatively quick and easy to make. Kids can definitely assist in making these and will most certainly participate in devouring them. Easy Summer Chocolate Bars 1 (10 ounce) package shortbread cookies … [Read more...] about Easy Summer Chocolate Bars
