Just~One~Donna

They say that crazy times call for drastic measures but sometimes all you need is a little comfort food.  Today I'm sharing a comfort food recipe for just that reason. It's shrimp and grits and it will make you happy. What's wonderful about this recipe is that unlike many comfort foods it is also quick and easy to prepare. You can make this dinner in about thirty minutes. Comforting Shrimp and Grits This post contains affiliate links.  When you shop using these links we receive a small compensation. Shrimp and grits is a flexible recipe.  You can make any number of adjustments to suit your tastes.  Consider my recipe a starting point and make it your own. Bob's Red Mill Yellow Corn Grits  make delicious grits. It was the only brand I was able to find on a very brief shopping trip but I recommend this brand for this recipe.  The corn flavor in these grits is perfect. The back of the package has a number of alternatives for cooking he g...

Does your family like chicken for dinner?  Chicken is a dinner favorite at my house.  In the past few years, I have been cooking more and more of our family dinners using boneless chicken thighs. I think chicken thighs are more flavorful than chicken breasts so I started substituting chicken thighs in many recipes where I previously used chicken breasts.   My family prefers our favorite chicken dishes with chicken thighs. Now I find myself thinking about how many ways I can use chicken thighs. Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs With only five ingredients, this recipe for oven-baked chicken thighs only takes a couple of minutes to prepare. That makes this recipe perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Need a dessert that looks like it came from a bakery but is surprisingly easy to make? This Irish Cream Mousse Chocolate Layer Cake starts with a dependable chocolate cake recipe and layers it with a creamy Bailey's cheesecake mousse filling that tastes like something reserved for special occasions. It's perfect for birthdays, holidays, St. Patrick's Day, or anytime chocolate lovers gather around your table. In our family, chocolate desserts always rise to the top. I know because I actually took a poll. Chocolate cake made the family's top-five favorites list right alongside our beloved carrot cake. Usually, I keep things simple with chocolate buttercream frosting, but every now and then, I like to surprise everyone with something a little extra. This Irish Cream mousse filling does exactly that. The best part? The mousse tastes fancy, but it comes together in just minutes. Irish Cream Mousse Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting This post contains affiliate link...

This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake has been a tried and true recipe for my family for many years.  It's very quick and easy making it one of the recipes I turn to when I want a homey, comfort food dessert. It has so many yummy things going for it.  First, it is chocolate.  That puts it high on my yumminess scale.  Next. it reminds me of an ooey, gooey brownie, and brownies are one of my top five desserts. Lastly, it creates its own hot fudge sauce and any dessert with a hot fudge sauce is a winner in my book. Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Hot Fudge Pudding Cake I've been making this recipe at my house for years and years.  It is very easy to assemble and takes forty-five minutes to bake.  You can have a warm, gooey, chocolate dessert in about an hour so it is especially wonderful when a chocolate craving hits.