Cuban Black Bean Soup

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Warm up with this hearty and delicious Cuban Black Bean Soup!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 3 hrs
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Sweet & Spicy Bread & Butter Pickles

Sweet & Spicy Bread & Butter Pickles

Try these Sweet & Spicy Bread & Butter Pickles. They are so easy and so delicious! Wickles Pickles are one of my favorite bread and butter pickles. Unfortunately, they are now very difficult to find. I have checked practically every market in my area. So in a fit of desperation, I made my own!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 3 hrs
  • Yields: Makes about 6 cups
Refrigerator Pickles

Refrigerator Pickles

I made these amazing Refrigerator Pickles. I had never made pickles before. My family was very dubious, until they tasted them 6 hours later. They are completely hooked. They were scarfing them down at 11:30 at night in their PJs. It was so successful, that I went out and bought more vinegar to make more. I want to try to make green beans, carrots, asparagus and snap peas!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
Brown Sugar Muffins

Brown Sugar Muffins

Don't you love it when you have all the ingredients for a recipe? These Brown Sugar Muffins go perfectly with your morning coffee.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: Makes 12 Muffins

Potato, Pepper, Onion Frittata with Bacon & Parmesan

Potato, Pepper, Onion Frittata with Bacon & Parmesan makes a great breakfast or lunch. The great thing about making a frittata is that you can basically put any type of vegetables that you have on hand in it. Also, you can leave out the bacon to make it vegetarian, just use olive oil in the pan before sautéing. This can be served hot, warm or cold. It's also great for a picnic!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Bacony Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Usually, twice baked potatoes are baked and then you scoop out the interior, leaving the skin as a shell. This mixture is then spooned back into the skin shells and they are replaced in the oven to warm through. This version is an easier casserole to feed a crowd. It's great for potlucks and can be made in advance.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Yields: 10 - 12 Servings

Chili con Carne

I have many recipes for Chili con Carne, but this is the one I use the most. You can also put it in a crockpot. I always serve it with cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions and corn bread.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings
Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

This is a very basic Chicken Pot Pie recipe that is very mild and the epitome of comfort food. You can “jazz” it up anyway you want, but this recipe really worked for us. You can make one big one in a casserole or 8 small individual pot pies.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings
Date Nut Bars

Date Nut Bars

Try these Date Nut Bars - an old fashioned treat that easy to make and so good!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings
Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles

Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles

These Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles are great to serve with drinks or you can put them in a salad. The are spicy, tart and sweet and very addictive!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 10 Servings