When we are planning desserts for a picnic with family or friends, someone always ask who is bringing The Picnic Cake. The Picnic Cake has been around since I can remember, ( that is a very long time). We all love making this cake because it is so versatile, it can go in the back of the boat for a day long fishing trip or it can sit on a nice dessert table for a patriotic celebration.  This cake can be anything you want it to be, its just one of those great classics that our family and friends love. The Picnic Cake The Picnic Cake Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 2 cups all- purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 cup butter 1 cup water Directions In a medium mixing bowl mix together the eggs and sour cream until smooth In a large mixing bowl mix together, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the egg and sour cream mixture and beat the mixture i...

When my friend Amy Green of Simply Sugar and Gluten Free came out to visit me one weekend, she said what is the secret in your pantry? I told her to look in the pantry and see if she could figure it out, when she finished her inventory, she declared it was the pimento, because I had more pimento on my pantry shelf than they have in the super market. (We laughed and laughed) She was right I am apt to put pimentos in anything, we just love them. Another dish we love is Mac N Cheese, so why not make a dish that made both of these a star. Hope you love it as much as we do. Mac N Pimento Cheese Mac N Pimento Cheese Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 5 cups uncooked large elbow macaroni For the Sauce 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 3 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 1/2 cups Velveeta Cheese, shredded 1 cup pimento's, chopped...

When I checked my freezer this week for meal plan ideas, these Baby Back Ribs just jumped out at me and I thought great we will just grill them, but guess what Spring rain is in the forecast, so I am going with the Slow Cooker just to be safe. I have some pasta I need to use up in the pantry, so lets see what to do with that. I just love planning my meals every week, it just like a new adventure every week. Sunday Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs Fresh Black Eyed Peas In The Freezer From Last Years Harvest Mustard Potato Salad Pickle Pot Pickles Lemon Tart Monday Fire Roasted Tomato Soup Spicy Cheese Bread Left Over Lemon Tart Tuesday   Slow Cooker Lasagna Green Tossed Salad French Garlic Bread Tiramisu Parfait Wednesday   Rosemary Skillet Chop Baked Creamed Cabbage and Potatoes Left Over Tiramisu Thursday Italian Chicken Pasta Salad Crusty French Bread Banan...

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather Hope all of you had a great Mothers Day weekend and enjoyed friends and family. We are so excited here at the cottage, it has been raining and our ground and plants are getting a nice drink of water. Our lake is still 3 feet down, but we are encouraged with the rain. What do you like to eat on a nice rainy spring day, I like to put something in the Slow Cooker and enjoy the comfort of having a nice meal at the end of the day. I am sharing my Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs, great for a rainy day or a busy day. I am so happy to see all of you today and looking forward to your fantastic food, lets get it on the table! Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Breakfast Tostadas at Lydias Flexitarian Kitchen Morning Snack Homemade Jelly Filled Donut Cupcakes at Sewlicious Home Decor Lunch Bacon Ranch Turkey Burger at Belle of The Kitchen Peanut Butter Pie at...

Hola Mi Amigo Bienvenido Mexico! Hello my friend's and welcome to our tour of Mexican food, I am so excited that you could come along with us today as we take a look at the different cuisines of Mexico. The regional cuisines across Mexico include, Northern, Oaxaca, Yucatan, Mexico City, Western Mexico, Veracruz and Chiapas. I am very excited to try your Mexican dishes as this is one of my favorite cuisines. I am sharing two dishes with you today that are very popular in our home. Carne Asada No Mexican Food Is Complete Without Miz Helen's Guacamole Just Link Up Your Favorite Mexican Dish and Enjoy The Tour Please Visit These Great Co-Host for Food of The World Your Link Will Be Seen On Seven Blogs! Diane: http://www.simplelivingeating.com Adelina: http://www.homemaidsimple.com Anyonita: http://www.anyonita-nibbles.co.uk Shey: http://justnotthecakes.blogspot.com Miz Helen: http://mizhelenscountrycottage.blogspot.com Lisa:  ...

Some busy days it is really great to put something in the Slow Cooker and come home at the end of the day to wonderful smells of a great Slow Cooker meal. Today I am making my favorite Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs that our family just loves. I think the secret to the flavor of these ribs is the rub and letting that rub set overnight with the ribs. Lets get these ribs in the cooker. Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 3 to 4 pounds Baby Back Ribs Rub 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Sauce 1 medium yellow onion chopped 3 cloves minced garlic 1 cup Ketchup 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup Worcestershire 1/2 cup Honey 2 cups Apple Juice 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1...

To All The Great Moms Happy Mothers Day Hope Your Day Is Very Special I love planning meals this time of the year with all the fresh spring foods that are available. The strawberries have been fabulous and we are really enjoying them. I think this will be my Strawberry week. We are spending lots of time in the garden right now and we actually are having fresh onions and lots of strawberries from garden to table, they are so good. Sunday Special Mothers Day Luncheon I am Sharing My Ladies Club Chicken Salad Monday Fresh Green Beans and New Potatoes Summer Squash Casserole Tossed Green Salad Corn Bread Fresh Strawberry Pie Tuesday Ham and Pasta Casserole Steamed Fresh Green Peas and Carrots Garlic Bread Left Over Strawberry Pie Wednesday Sweet and Sour Chicken and Fried Rice with Sweet and Sour Sauce Strawberries and Spicy Vanilla Sauce Thursday ...