homemade cinnamon pecan granola on a baking sheet alongside the same granola stored in a glass clamp-lid jar

Homemade Crunchy Cinnamon Pecan Granola

There’s something deeply satisfying about pulling a tray of fresh granola out of the oven—the warm aroma of cinnamon, maple, and toasted oats filling the kitchen. Homemade granola isn’t just a tasty snack; it’s also a practical, money-saving alternative to those...

slice of cornbread

Really Good And Easy Cornbread Recipe

As a child growing up in the deep south, I never appreciated cornbread very much. It was served at almost every evening meal and it was something that was taken for granted.  After getting out on my own as an adult, I didn't bother making cornbread and didn't really...

Slow Baked Steelhead Trout or Salmon Recipe

Slow Baked Steelhead Trout or Salmon Recipe

Slow baking /roasting steelhead trout or salmon produces perfect, moist fish that is evenly cooked in the thick and thin parts of a filet.  Once you try this method, it is doubtful you'll cook steelhead trout or salmon any other way. I prefer steelhead trout to salmon...

French Toast with Ice Cream and Bacon

French Toast Recipe

French toast with ice cream?  Try it!  It's delicious!  I used Turkey Hill all natural salted caramel ice cream on my French toast this morning. It's best to use a sturdy rustic bread such as sourdough or my easy homemade rustic Italian bread since a lighter bread...