The Power of Three (Ingredients)

Easy go-to recipes are superb for dinners and snacks. Three ingredient recipes have become a new trend to save time and money, especially since Thanksgiving is almost here. With all the planning and preparations of what and how to cook, invitations & not-so-happy to see in-laws ...its refreshing to find something simple & practical. It's like a culinary time out! Here are a handful of three ingredients recipes you can try tonight.

Nutella Browines
1 1/2 cup of Nutella
1/2 cup of self rising flour
2 eggs

Mix well until you have a smooth and creamy texture. Spread mixture in a non-stick or lightly greased 8x8 pan and bake for about 12-18 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Allow to cool and cut in squares.

Sweet & Savory: Southern Style

For the winter holidays, warm up your home with a Southern-style buffet for relaxed, informal entertaining. Consider having two buffets, one for appetizers and one for the main meal. Greet guests with a refreshing glass of champagne. Add a splash of pomegranate juice and pomegranate seeds for a more festive beverage. Create your dinner buffet with casseroles and Southern side dishes that can be made a day or two ahead and heated just before serving. Rather than large casseroles, bake two smaller portions of the same dish to make it easy for guests to serve themselves with no waiting. Those are just a few hints to bring flair and hospitality to enhance guest dining experience.

10 Appetizers Guest Will Be Thankful For

Thanksgiving appetizers doesn’t always have to be bland or skipped out on altogether.. There are many new delectable finger foods being created each year. I’ve listed 10 not so traditional  Thanksgiving pre-dinner snacks that I hope you’ll give at least one a whirl this holiday season. Who knows, maybe one of the following suggestions will end up making a holiday debut this year and become a hit with guest.
A muffin tin is the perfect tool for creating portion controlled appetizers that your guests can just grab and go. Not only does this make a great appetizer but it also keeps the issue of serving without a huge mess. You can make all kinds of ingredients in a muffin tin. Other optional ideas; quiche, mac'n cheese cups, baked sandwiches, tamales,cornbread chili bowls, or chicken pot pies. Your guests are sure to enjoy. 

Hearty BIG MAN Comfort Pie

When winter starts to roll in each year, nothing feels more cozy than a good meal to warm you up. Here are some easy comfort food recipes that sure to warm you heart and soul. Especially. for the man of the house. In my case, it's men. I have three half grown nephews who I like to feed from my mailbox because they eat any and everything that not nailed down. Anyway, that's a different story. Try them out and tell me what you think. And remember be creative. Don't be afraid to try new things. *wink*


Hearty beef pot pie is a great meal to serve on a cold day or any time you want something that really to fill hungry bellies. You can add extra zing to this recipe by adding 1 large chopped onion and mix in 1/3 cup of red wine with the gravy.

1 pound sirloin steak, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 oz.) can beef broth
3 large carrots, cubed
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
2 (9-inch) refrigerator pie crusts

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a saucepan over medium high heat, brown the pieces of meat on all sides. Pour in enough water to almost cover the meat. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer meat until it falls apart easily (about 2 to 3 hours). Place meat in a large bowl. Slightly shred the meat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the beef broth, carrots and potatoes. Cook over medium high heat until almost tender (about 15 to 20 minutes).
When the carrots and potatoes are done, transfer to a large mixing bowl and combine with the beef. Reserve the liquid in the saucepan. Mix the peas in with the vegetables and beef.
Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/3 cup of water and pour this into the reserved beef broth. Bring to a simmer while stirring constantly; reduce heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie shells following package directions. Spoon the beef mixture into the pie crust. Pour the gravy on top. Cover with remaining pie crust.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.