Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes with Caramelized Apples

I found this recipe in the "Dash" newspaper insert and decided to give it a try.  I made these pancakes for my husband and son one weekend .. this is a keeper!  I know the other 3 kids will love it as much as we did.  They cook up so light and fluffy, yet they are filled with protein and the lemon zest really added to them.  

I'm thinking a blueberry compote would go well with these, also.

Pimento Cheese

This is one of my favorite foods ever!  I love it on crackers, on a toasted sandwich with sliced tomato, on scrambled eggs, on chili, on baked potatoes .... I could eat this every day!

stock photo -- I'll replace with my own soon

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Mini Eggplant Parmesans

When we think of Eggplant Parmesan, we think of layers of deep-fried eggplant and mountains of cheese. But we fiddled with the recipe and came up with a healthier and faster version that everyone loved.  Above all, don’t skip the step of salting the eggplant.  Serve with cheesy garlic bread and salad.

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Icebox Cake

I made this cool and refreshing cake for us back in August, and just came across the picture on my phone. :-)  I'm thinking about variations:  using vanilla wafers, graham crackers, adding nuts, fruit, or jam between the cookie layers...so many choices!  Step by step directions with photos can be found at the source link. 

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My son's meal

This dinner  menu was chosen by my 13 year old, who found the recipes and cooked it all himself -- I was his assistant.  The baked beans were such a hit, I made them again this weekend for my husband's work party and they were a big hit! 

Flourless Chocolate Cake

I made this at the end of September, 2013. It was served Friday night and Saturday night....this cake has an AMAZING flavor! Not too rich, but extremely decadent. Read more here: