Recipes by Kathleen Scott

	Buttermilk Coconut Cake by Kathleen Scott My father remembered the coconut cake I made him for Father's Day and asked for a coconut cake for his birthday. I don't make desserts when it's just me and Denny but Dad knew I'd make one for him. I'm happy he's still here. And I believe this: Eat your cake while you can, especially at 87. The Father's Day cake was the FIRST…	1 vote 1 comment 13748 views
	Joyce's Fresh Jalapeno Salsa by Kathleen Scott Joyce is the angel who helps care for my father. The last time I visited with my parents, Joyce taught us how to make fresh jalapeno salsa. Joyce's salsa puts the bottled stuff to shame and this "from-scratch" salsa is so easy we'll never buy salsa again. The only caveat is "know what you like"--for just a little heat, use just a…	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 5566 views
	Granny's Chocolate Pie by Kathleen Scott I've tasted a lot of pies in my travels. This is one of the best. We called my father's mother Granny. She's been gone more than 50 years now but we think about her at family dinners because Granny's Chocolate Pie is my father's favorite. It takes him back to his east Texas roots and the sweetness of his mother's love. He's 90…	1 vote 4438 views
	Died-and-Gone-to-Heaven Jamaican Curry Powder by Kathleen Scott The sweet, rich, rising aroma and complex weave of warmth and depth, like a smell-taste tapestry, could lead a person to part ways with the world happy. I started on this curry trail the first time a local goat farmer brought his free-range meat to the Farmer's Market. I love the Farmer's Market and the people who put their…	1 vote 4436 views
	Skinny Shepherd's Pie by Kathleen Scott This casserole comes out of the oven with a golden crust and a good-food smell that will pull your family to the table. Generous servings and half the calories of a traditional Shepherd's Pie. I make it when I have leftovers in the fridge--cooked turkey/chicken and mashed potatoes. If you don't have cooked chicken in the fridge, buy…	1 vote 2844 views
	Triple Coconut Cream Pie by Kathleen Scott I promised my friends at our community Christmas Potluck that I'd post this perfect holiday pie recipe--an easy no-bake confection, tasty and fluffy. See recipe with pictures at Hill Country Mysteries: http://hillcountrymysteries.blogspot.com/2010/12/triple-coconut-cream-pie.html.	1 vote 2985 views
	Aunt Flossie's Carrot Cake by Kathleen Scott My long-time Hill Country Mysteries friends might remember Aunt Flossie's Jalapeno Cornbread, one of our family's favorites. Since I published that recipe, a lot of other families are enjoying it too, judging by the number of page views here and pins on Pinterest. Aunt Flossie was my grandmother's cousin's wife, known in her time…	1 vote 2677 views
	Tropical Shrimp Pasta spiked with Pineapple & Bacon by Kathleen Scott Sometimes my best ideas are accidents. Last night's accident was a collision of leftovers plus Denny's desire to avoid grilling outdoors in 100 degree heat. As I said goodby to chili garlic grilled shrimp, I wondered what else to do with the beauties. Here's what I found in the refrigerator: cooked whole wheat spaghetti (about…	1 vote 2031 views
	Hearty Lentil Stew by Kathleen Scott This toothsome stew is one of my cold-weather favorites. A few minutes prep, about 35 minutes on the stove, and we sit down to steaming bowls of delicious goodness. Did I mention healthy? Three things to love: the dish is low-fat, the brown rice and lentil combo forms a complete protein without the addition of meat, and it adds…	1 vote 2266 views
	Herbed Spring Goat Cheese Quiche by Kathleen Scott My mother is 85 this year, we celebrate her every chance we get, and this quiche is one of her favorites. I'll confess, I get Mom to make the crust. I give her a bottle of wine from the cooler to use as a rolling pin...her crusts are beautiful. Some day I'm going to conquer my fear of pie crusts. As to filling methodology,…	1 vote 3012 views