These are my go-to when it comes to pancakes. I found the recipe in an old McCall's set I was given when first married back in 1980. The cookbooks came in a plastic case that allowed me to thumb through to find the category I wanted. There were no internet searches at that time, so most of my recipes came from books and magazines. The others came from friends and family.

This is the best recipe (and the easiest) that I found for homemade pancakes. I changed it in order to use my blender. It's so much easier to just pour the batter from there onto the griddle.

Enjoy!

Tonya, I know you're going to be happy that I'm publishing this recipe. I remember that it was always one of your favorites. Enjoy!

You will need:

2 cans chopped shrimp, drained and rinsed
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
4 Tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
dash garlic powder
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Blend cream cheese and butter with mixer on low speed.

Add lemon juice, celery, onion and spices; blend well with wooden spoon.

Add chopped shrimp.

Chill before serving. (overnight chilling produces the best flavor!)

Serve with your favorite crackers

And now for your culinary pleasure, may I tempt you with some yummy and easy to make Pineapple Spoon Bread? What is spoon bread? It is a dish made from bread and served with a spoon like a casserole.

You will need:

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
Pinch salt
1 can crushed pineapple, drained (regular sized can, not the short one)
7 slices bread, cubed

Cream butter, add sugar and mix well.

Add eggs and mix well again.

Add salt, pineapple and bread; toss to coat.

Pour into buttered dish and bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

Enjoy!

You will need:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup water

JAMAICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

Yield: 12 servings

1 1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup Cannabutter, softened
3/4 cup superfine sugar