Peppermint Sticks Cookies

These crisp peppermint cookies are delicious and so cute and creamy with a vanilla filling. And just right for Xmas.

Photograph by Maren Caruso

Recipe
https://www.yahoo.com/food/cookie-of-the-day-peppermint-1321262657044534.html

GLAZED KIELBASA PINEAPPLE BITES

I love party food and this one is a winner,,This Appetizers is sweet and savory to the bite! love these two together and you will too. when I ate one- it was full of flavor in my mouth and I did smile.

I found the ideal at http://www.jamhands.net/2014/01/glazed-kielbasa-pineapple-bites.html

Coconut Cake

Everyone...Just look how beautiful...Nice icing on a Cake. No mess just using a icing tool. I feel like trying it for Xmas on a Red Velvet Cake.

The Rosettes on this Cake are wide not small and that make it a plus.

I found this gorgeous Cake http://livforcake.com/2015/03/coconut-cake.html

Easy Rice And Beans

When, you love Beans like I do and you know Beans are good for you... Keeping Beans in your diet is a good thing.

 I want you to try this recipe. if you love beans with rice. you going to be please.

Recipe:

2 tablespoon bacon dripping, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic chopped and minced,1 teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoons tomato paste  and 2 (15.25 ounce) cans Bush pinto beans, drained.

Heat bacon dripping in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion,and garlic.When onion is translucent add tomato paste. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the beans add 2 cups chicken broth cover and cook until liquid almost absorbed. ( You can add spices at your choice).

Cook 1/2 cup long grain rice in a pot adding salt to your taste and drain when tender.

Mix cooked rice with beans.