It's Full Plate Thursday Where All The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather I can't believe that August is already here. This has really been a great summer so far and it is just flying by. We have decided to visit with a lot of family and friends this month and just take some R and R time and I am really looking forward to that.  I am so happy that you were able to come over today and have fun with us, I can't wait to see what you are sharing with us. Thank You so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you will come back soon! Because I Am Taking Some R and R During The Month Of August  For The Month Of August Only  I Am Letting You Fill My Plate You  Will Fill My Plate With The Top Ten Page Views Every Week  This Is How YOU Filled My Plate Last Week Farmers Casserole   at Coastalpines Freezer Meals    at Just Winging It Magic Meatloaf   at Frugal Homekeeping Viennese Pound Cake   at A Flock I...

I just love the flavor of Key Lime and when I saw this recipe, I knew that it was going to be a great cake. It has a refreshing flavor and is perfect for summertime entertaining. I have taken it to a couple of events and it has been a really big hit so I sure hope you enjoy it. Key Lime Cake Key Lime Cake Miz Helen's Kitchen Adapted From Trisha Yearwood 1 3oz package lime flavored gelatin 1 1/3 cups sugar 2 cups flour, sifted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 large eggs, slightly beaten Glaze 1/2 cup key lime juice (25 small limes or 4 large regular limes) 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar Icing 1/2 cup (1 stick butter), room temperature 1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature 1 pound box confectioners' sugar Method Cake Grease and flour a 9X13 inch cake pan and preheat the oven to 350 ...

We had so much fun with our family last week, it is always good to be able to spend time with friends and family. We are getting ready to go fishing, a friend called last night and said the fish were biting so we are off to the dock to catch some dinner, sure hope we catch something.  Come on and go with us we will have fun and we can talk about next weeks menu. Sunday Stuffed Green Chilis Rice Homemade Tortilla's Mexican Tossed Salad Chipotle Chocolate Molten Cake Monday Pinto Bean Soup  Oven Fried Potatoes Cole Slaw Grandmothers Chow Chow   Corn Bread Fresh Strawberry Bread Tuesday Southwest Breakfast Bake    Tossed Green Salad Fresh Fruit Mix Wednesday Old Fashioned Steak Fingers Banana Split's Thursday Full Plate Thursday Beef and Rice Stuffed Swiss Chard   at Little Kitchen Big Flavors Honey and Butter Glazed Carrots Wrapped with Bacon   at Pat...

It's Full Plate Thursday Where All The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather We have been having so much fun with our family this week, we have been fishing and just enjoying the time together. I am so excited to see you today we are out here under the shade trees, it is the nicest canopy trees and there is actually a cool breeze today so come on back have a nice glass of  Strawberry Mint Lemonade and we will see all the wonderful food you have brought today.  Thank you so much for coming today and hope you will come back soon! This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Overnight French Toast   at Cooking with K Morning Snack Lemon Blueberry Muffins   at Katie-Kate's Kitchen Middle Eastern Lemonade   at Gluten Free A-Z Blog Lunch Roasted Asparagus with Peach Salsa   at Gluten Free Happy Tummy Summer Peach Dumplings   at A Flock In The City Afternoon Snack Vanilla Bean Lime Chupcakes with Vanilla Bean Lime Butt...

When my family would set the table for a meal, someone would always say don't forget the Chow Chow. We had Chow Chow on the table for breakfast, lunch and dinner, although we called it supper. We still make our own Chow Chow every summer using my Grandmothers recipe. We usually make enough to last us through the winter and to give as gifts through the year. Grandmothers Chow Chow Grandmothers Chow Chow Miz Helen's Kitchen Makes 12 Pints 1 Gallon Green Tomatoes 6 medium yellow onions 1 large Cabbage Head 4 Green Bell Peppers, seeded 2 Red Bell Peppers, seeded 2 Jalapeno, seeded (optional) 1 Quart White Vinegar 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoons cinnamon 2 teaspoon all spice Method Chop the cabbage in a medium chop In the food processor chop the tomatoes, onions and peppers in a fine chop. In a very large pan, add the cabbage, tomatoes onions and peppers, vinegar, sugar and all the spice, mix w...

We just love to visit Farmers Markets in and around our area. It is so much fun to look at all the produce and visit with all the venders about the newest and the oldest tips in gardening and farming.  We recently visited the Athens, Texas Farmers Market, Athens is a very short drive from us and we really enjoyed our visit at their once a week Farmers Market. Direct From The Farm Baskets of Goodness A Tip of The Hat and A Good Morning To Ya From The Tomato Man These Ladies are Ready With Wonderful Samples of Jams and Jellies Fresh Baked Breads From Serenity Baking Company From Backyard Blessing's Lots of Organic Eggs and Food A Farmers Market With Great Music Cash In Hand and Ready For Another Sale Fresh Squash, Black Eyed Peas and Green Tomatoes A Great Meal Just Waiting To Happen  The Local Honey Man This Honey Is Fabulous! Just Look At This Load Of Watermelon's Of Course We Took One Home It Was So Good! I sure am glad t...

We are getting ready for a big family gathering this week, our granddaughter Lauren is bringing our new great granddaughter Ella (June Bug) to the country, and of course everyone wants to come out and see them.  I am baking some cookies today have to make sure that cookie jar is full, come on back to the kitchen and talk to me while I bake these cookies and we will go over The Menu for next week. Sunday Chipotle Chicken with Chipotle Cream Sauce Fresh Black Eyed Peas Roasted Corn On The Cob Jalapeno Cornbread Peach Cobbler Monday Chipotle Chicken Salad Wrap  Cold Sliced Melon Left Over Peach Cobbler Tuesday Skillet Chops with Roasted Corn Black Bean and Pineapple Salad Fresh Sliced Tomatoes Corn Bread Muffins Lemony Nana Trifle Wednesday Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Green Tossed Salad Garlic Bread Left Over Lemony Nana Trifle Thursday Full Plate Thursday Summer Spring Rolls Vietname...

It's Full Plate Thursday Where All The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather We have been very busy this week getting ready for some family that are coming for a visit. We have been getting all the fishing equipment ready because they all love to fish. Come on down to the dock with us we will just have a big picnic down by the water and who knows we may even catch some fish.  I am very excited to see what you are sharing today.  Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday, your visits are very special to me and I hope you will come back real soon! This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Crock Pot Breakfast Egg Casserole   at Blessed Beyond A Doubt Morning Snack 7 Days of Green Monster Smoothies   at Don't Waste The Crumbs   Lunch Summer Spring Rolls Vietnamese   at Vivian Pang Kitchen  Fruit Bouquets   at Salmon At Seven Cool Blueberry Gazpacho   at Sensitive Economist Afternoon Snack Perfect Ic...

We had the most delicious Grilled Chipotle Chicken the other day and I always like to make a little extra for unexpected company or to make a special dish with the left over. This time I created this awesome Chipotle Chicken Salad Wrap and I really wanted to share it with you today. Chipotle Chicken Salad Wrap Chipotle Chicken Salad Wrap Miz Helen's Kitchen 3 cups Grilled Chipotle Chicken, chopped fine ( Recipe Link Here ) 1/2 cup celery, chopped fine 1 cup Red Seedless Grapes, chopped 3/4 cup Pineapple Chunks, drained well and cut in half 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup Mayo Salt and Pepper to taste Lettuce for the Wrap Tortilla's for the Wrap Chop the Chicken in a food processor just until chopped fine In a large mixing bowl add the Chopped Chicken, Celery, Grapes, and Pineapple Chunks Mix the Greek Yogurt and the Mayo together and mix into the Chicken Mixture Add Salt and Pepper to taste Lay the Tortilla Wrap flat add the lettuce, then add the Chipotle...

When I start to plan my menu each week, I always look at my pantry to see what is available, then to the garden to see what fresh vegetables will be available for the week. By the time I buy some things from a local farmers co-op like eggs and dairy then I may be off to the farmers market for some fresh fruit. Peaches are good right now and the watermelon are just wonderful.  I hope you are in an area where you can enjoy some wonderful summer fruits and vegetables.  Lets take a look at this weeks menu. Sunday Beef and Veggie Ka Bobs Rice Sliced Melon Tossed Green Salad Hot Cottage Bread Lemon Cheese Cake with Sour Cream Topping Monday Mexican Bean Casserole Fresh Tomato Salsa Homemade Tortillas Apricot Empanadas Tuesday Stuffed Zuchinni  Tossed Green Salad Garlic Bread Left Over Empanadas Wednesday Crock Pot Beef Stronoff Egg Noodles Green Peas Corn Bread Muffins Glazed Zucchini Lime Cookies Thursday ...