Micki’s Morsels

AKA “Fire” . . . Among Other Things

When the kids ask me what I’m making, a lot of times I say “I don’t know.  Something with ____.”  That was the case with this sweet dish.  It has a french toast flavor, with tiny cubes of cream cheese (rolled in cinnamon & sugar) and fresh blackberries.  My teenage daughter said it was “fire,”  and the naming began.  We tossed out names like French Crackberry (uh, no), Blackberry French Toast Cream Cheese Casserole (too long), Brad Pitt (cause he’s so yummy- I still like that one).  Read my recipe…
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Clams, Tomatoes, and a Shot of Wine.

I had dinner at an upscale Italian restaurant last weekend and was so uninspired by my entree that I decided to make a similar dish, but better tasting, and with canned clams.  No kidding.  Canned.  Not living on a coast, I had already acquainted myself with canned clams, and I just knew this recipe would work.  Tastefully simple recipe…
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Down Home Food’s Good For The Soul.

What is it about Sunday that makes you want to eat fried chicken? Good down home fried chicken.  No burning, not underdone, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Just like nanny used to make. Recipe follows…
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Refrigerator Biscuits Have Never Tasted Better!

Fried in a little oil and rolled in cinnamon and sugar, these lovelies are a perfect accompaniment to barbecue sandwiches. But, get out your hand slapper. The family will run through the kitchen and pluck them out of the bowl before you can get them to the dinner table. See “duh” recipe…
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I Have Used All The Tomato Gifts!

I had 10 tomatoes left after making gazpacho. If you like gazpacho, let me know. I’ll post that recipe too. Back to my point, 10 tomatoes and a crockpot for my birthday. It just seemed logical to make soup. I’m not even a big tomato soup fan, but I wished there were leftovers the next day. Check out the recipe…
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