American recipes

The Perfect Brownie

With all the recent posts about Brownies, I couldn't hold out any longer..... When I have a chocolate craving and I want it to be perfect, there is…

Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken

This is a delicious oven fried chicken. You will be asked to make it again! With Lots of Love, Catherine

Pasta Shells in white sauce with sausage, mushrooms and peas!

I'm a big fan of Italian food and Pasta tops my list! I had this packet of shell pasta and wanted to make…

Spicy Shrimp Creole

This spicy dish is bursting with flavor and can be served over rice, or with your favorite pasta. Add a big tossed salad, a good loaf of French…

Almond Chicken

Onion Soup Dumplings

What could be better than a wonton filled with French Onion "Soup"! Gooey cheese and all.

Caramel Chocolate Trifle

There will not be a crumb left when you serve this sinfully rich trifle!

Magic Quiche

This is easy and delicious! It makes its own crust, good even if you don't put in the flour at all. You can use any veggies you have fresh or…

Pokey Sticks

Cheesy breadsticks! If you ever had Gumby's Pizza in college, this is a take on their Pokey Sticks - oh so good!

Nutella Ice Cream

Cool and refreshing Ice Cream that tastes like Nutella

Low Fat Pimento Cheese

Pimento Cheese is one of my all time favorite Southern foods and I thought with a little tweaking it could be part of a healthy snack. Serve on some…

Classic Vegetable Stew (Soup)

When the craving for veggie soup overtakes me I get the soup pot out and make this classic vegetable stew. The chopping is therapy for my soul, and…

Easy Chinese Almond Cookies!!!

With Love, Catherine xo

Frizzed Beef Gravy

Also known as Creamed Dry Beef it is a breakfast staple among the Pennsylvania Dutch and is often served as a luncheon treat over a split baked…

Leftover Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole

Yummy casserole to make with leftover turkey (or chicken).