Carter’s Kitchen – coachdeesays

Grandma’s Breakfast

“Serene in Green” My sweet gal Dressed in green Perfect smile And so serene She’s my precious Beauty Queen

Daddy’s Birthday Cake Made with “Love”

Today would be my dad’s 97th Birthday! He’s been gone way too long & is missed every day. My mom always made him a homemade coconut cake for his birthday. So, it just came over me this week to make one in celebration/memory of his birthday. I’m sure this won’t be as good as mom’s,Continue reading “Daddy’s Birthday Cake Made with “Love””

Megan’s Pizza Casserole

I was teaching Callie and Rylee how to fix pizza casserole and Callie said, “Rylee, remember this moment with mommy when you grow up so you can do it with your kids.” and moments like this is why being a mom is my favorite job! Pizza casserole is a fun and yummy, kid friendly meal.Continue reading “Megan’s Pizza Casserole”

Portuguese Kale Soup

I took Emily to Nantucket and Newport, RI for our 30th anniversary. We ate at The Brick Alley Pub in Newport on the waterfront. I had lobster roll and Emily had this great tasting soup and a salad. It was great! There’s a lot of Portuguese influence in the Newport area. Ingredients 2 tablespoons ofContinue reading “Portuguese Kale Soup”

Boo Boo and Emily’s Apple Pie

Growing up, as a kid in Chattanooga, my grandmother always made me apple pies. Her name was Beulah, which is a bible name, as referenced in Isaiah 62:4. I couldn’t say Beulah as a little tike. When I tried, it came out Boo Boo. I loved watching and helping her made her apple pies. SheContinue reading “Boo Boo and Emily’s Apple Pie”

Annie’s Spaghetti Casserole

1 lb ground hamburger or turkey 1 onion 1 lg can tomatoes (or 1 lg fresh tomato) 1 pkg spaghetti 1 lb sharp cheese 1 cup kalamata pitted Greek olives (Emily’s added Greek ingredient) Chop onions & sauté in small amount olive oil or veg oil. When onions turn transparent, crumble in meat & cookContinue reading “Annie’s Spaghetti Casserole”