Zucchini Bread

Print This prolific squash is often made into this delectable treat for adults and kids alike and is usually the first and last recipe that Nana uses with our zucchini each year.  Who else makes at least two loaves each.....
October 13, 2021

Zucchini Caprese Salad with Dressing

Print Nana has long served garden fresh tomatoes with mozzarella and her homemade dressing.   Thanks to The Pioneer Woman – Ree Drummond, she has learned to mix mayonnaise and pesto together in order to add extra deliciousness.  If you love.....
March 30, 2021

Breaded and Baked Zucchini

Print Thank you, Kimberly Bingham Clare, for sending us a delicious recipe! Everytime Nana uses it, she changes it just a bit.  Nana loves tossing zucchini in a light and crunchy batter then throwing it in the oven.  It makes.....
March 19, 2021

Lime Coleslaw

Print Coleslaw is a nice side for many meals, but Nana’s favorite is with fish tacos.  There is just something about a lightly dressed slaw that takes it to the next level.  It’s even more delicious when you’ve grown your.....
May 31, 2023

Pancho’s Calabacitas

Print When the boys were younger, Nana and Pa often ate at Pancho’s Mexican Buffet.  Yes, the restaurant that lets you raise the flag to request more food.  Calabacitas was not the boys’ favorite dish, but Nana loved it.  Since.....
October 5, 2022

Cream Cheese Icing

Print Yes, we know that most Southern homes have their version of cream cheese icing, and there’s not much variability.  But we wanted to make sure everyone knew about this treasure.  There is something about a delicious cream cheese icing.....
August 10, 2022

Basil Dressing

Print This is a go-to dressing for Nana, other than ranch, of course.  She uses it to dress a salad, when making mango chutney to go on grilled salmon, with her zucchini caprese salad, and with her citrus spinach salad.....
November 10, 2021

Chicken & Squash Mexican Casserole

Print There are times in the year when we have so much squash and zucchini that Nana looks for new recipes, because she is afraid we’ll stop eating her food.  (Never gonna’ happen.)  This is a recipe that she found in.....
September 29, 2021

Bran Muffins

Print Bran . . . sounds like an elderly person’s food, right?  No, the grandkids love them, and they are great for breakfast.  You can even serve them for dessert or as the bread at a meal.  Nana has also.....
August 4, 2021

Country Peppers

Print The first time Nana had this recipe, it was a gift from a friend.  She quickly got the recipe and has used it for many years.  She uses it to stuff yellow squash as well as bell peppers.  She.....
July 15, 2021
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