TEXAS SHEET CAKE

TEXAS SHEET CAKE

TEXAS SHEET CAKE This recipe is an old standard of mine – no idea where I got it, but I’ve been making it forever.  Always always a HUGE hit! 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup coffee, strong brewed 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa...
CHOCOLATE CHIP BLONDIES

CHOCOLATE CHIP BLONDIES

CHOCOLATE CHIP BLONDIES These scrumptious little bars are almost cake-like in texture, not quite as rich/buttery as other blondes I make.  But they are oh so good! 8 TBSP unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated...
SKEWERED GRILLED SHRIMP

SKEWERED GRILLED SHRIMP

SKEWERED GRILLED SHRIMP I’ve been fixing shrimp this way for years – not sure where this recipe came from, but it’s easy and is my “go-to” for a quick, easy shrimp dinner. 2 TBSP  kosher salt 2 TBSP  sugar 2 to 2 1/2 pounds peeled,...
LEMON OREGANO DRUMSTICKS

LEMON OREGANO DRUMSTICKS

LEMON OREGANO DRUMSTICKS These drumsticks are so yummy – very flavorful and lemony.  I doubled the recipe for our tailgate crowd. 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice 2 TBSP coarsely chopped fresh oregano 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tsp...
(SARAH’S) MEDITERRANEAN DIP

(SARAH’S) MEDITERRANEAN DIP

(SARAH'S) MEDITERRANEAN DIP I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, who is a wonderful cook.  She prepared it on a family beach trip to Seaside, FL eons ago.  It’s absolutely divine! 8 oz softened cream cheese 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, drained 1 small...