Easter Ham, Slow cooker style

You know how much I love using the Crock Pot to cook with? This recipe is awesome and will give you a ham like you've never tasted before.

Get a nice spiral-cut ham, place it in the crock pot and set it on Low. Take 1 can Dr. Pepper and 1 cup of Grape juice and pour over the top. Take 2 cups brown sugar and pat down over the ham. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours. The sugar will melt into the ham and blend with the moisture of the soda and juice.

Take the ham out after 4 hours and wrap in foil. Take a 20-ounce can of pineapple rings (with juice) and place them in the juices of the crock pot. Let sit for about 20 minutes, still on low. Remove the pineapple and place with the ham for display. Use cherries to garnish if you like. Take the juices in the pot and serve them as a gravy for the ham. YUM. Gandy

I-HOP cinnastak pancakes and french toast!

I went to IHOP a couple of weeks ago and ordered their cinnastak pancakes. YUM. So I decided to create my own recipe and well, they absolutely destroy IHOPS version. Here you go.

Start with your basic pancake mix. Mix the recipe and add some cinnamon to taste.

Take 2 sticks of softened butter, 1 cup of light brown sugar, and a tablespoon of cinnamon; mix well.

Cook pancakes. The second they come off the grill, spread a generous amount of the butter/brown sugar mix all over the top of the pancakes. Stack 2 per plate. Get some cream cheese frosting (cake decorating aisle) in a squeeze tube and drizzle over the top. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinamon flavored chips. (Chocolate chip aisle)

Get ready to be really happy the rest of the day!

French Toast instead of pancakes works well too! Enjoy Gandy

I'm Back!!!

Kind of took a vacation from the blog, and now I am itchin' to get back in the kitchen. Look for more incredible recipies and idea's starting soon.....Rocco