Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

I made these cupcakes for Thanksgiving (2011). These were so moist and delicious..the maple added a nice touch and the pecans helped cut some of the sweetness.
The cupcake pan is a little beat up but those are the best ones haha!

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Now, Im super proud of this dish because the meatballs and spaghetti sauce are from scratch.

The meatballs didnt turn out as good as I would have hoped but I think I may have cooked them for too long.

I will do better the next time :)

You learn from experience, right?

Chili and Cornbread

I cant BEGIN to tell you how good this was on a cold winters night!! Mmm Mmm Mmm
Recipe to follow...

New Years Punch

Ok..Im back again lol!
I wanted to share a couple more pics...
I made drinks for New Years Eve that turned out really well and SUPER easy!

New Years Punch
Mango Sorbet (slightly melted)
Ginger Ale
Grey Goose

Mix the sorbet and ginger ale together well until all the sorbet has dissolved. Add grey goose (as little or as much as you like)
Mix and enjoy!!

Nutella and Marscapone Pound Cake Sandwich - DEE-LISH!!

Hello Again!!!
Another Post.....this is a quick and simple dessert thats not heavy and doesnt make you feel too guilty.
The nutella and marscapone really come together here

Recipe -
2 slices of pound cake
butter
nutella
marscapone
powdered sugar
strawberries

Directions -
Butter both sides of pound cake (as you would when making a grilled cheese sandwich)
Spread nutella on one slice, spread marscapone on the other
Sandwich together. In a lightly buttered skillet, heat both sides until brown..nutella and marcapone will melt a little.
Transfer to a plate and garnish with powdered sugar and strawberries (on top or on the side).
Voila! Enjoy!

Teriyaki Chicken Meatball Meal YUM!!!

Hello All - I havent been on my blog in a really long time and I do hope to get back on soon with new recipes.
Just wanted to post what I made months ago (smh lol)...teriyaki chicken meatballs with stir fry veggies and noodles.  This was a very delicious and easy meal and my boys LOVED it!
I will be back to post more recipes and pictures....
Goodbye.............................for now :)

First Food Pic - Corn Fritters

Good Evening All -

I just wanted to share my first picture (and recipe) of what I cooked tonight - please keep in mind, my pictures are not professional.
I made bbq chicken wings, corn fritters, and a nice fresh salad of butter lettuce, radicchio, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers - a nice dinner for the first night of summer.  But tonight's feature is the corn fritters.
Fresh sweet corn and onions with other seasonings come together and produce a savory yet subtle sweet fritter (recipe to follow). 

Sweet Corn Fritters    

1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup water
2 cups of corn kernels (fresh sweet white corn or canned/bagged) - if frozen, thaw first
2 cups chopped vidalia sweet onion
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
canola or olive oil for frying

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, old bay, and ground cumin in a medium bowl. Add egg, lemon juice and water. Stir with a large spoon until smooth. Add the corn, onions, and parsley. Stir until combined.

Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium high heat, enough oil to generously coat the bottom of the pan. When oil is hot,  spoon about 2 tablespoons of fritter batter into the pan to form one fritter, pat it down with spatula or back of spoon. Let cook about 4-5 minutes on each side, flipping the fritters when they are nicely browned on each side. When browned on both sides, remove the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess fat.

SN - I think what I might try next time is topping the fritters with sour cream, fresh scallions or chives, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese...sounds like a lot, but I can almost guarantee that those flavors will make for a MARVELOUS fritter.

Enjoy and have a great night!!