In cooking, as in most all areas of life, the hardest part can be the planning. And before you can plan, you have to have ideas. As much as I love to cook, sometimes I feel …
Chocolate Dipped Shortbreads
Several years ago (around this time of year) my dad bought some shortbread cookies at Costco. They were large square cookies that had been dipped in chocolate on the diagonal…super pretty and incredibly delicious! Over …
tried & true CheeseBall recipe
The holidays are just around the corner and with it comes extra opportunities to gather with friends and family. These types of gatherings often include traditional sit-down meals. And there’s nothing like food to get …
Sweet Potato Bars
October thrusts us into the heart of Autumn…the season known for “pumpkin and spice”. Many of us have a special love for pumpkin flavored comfort foods with their sweet, warm spices. Having lived in Virginia …
Spagehtti Sauce
If you’ve never made a homemade spaghetti sauce, you’ll be surprised with how simple it is. It’s easy and it allows you to avoid preservatives and other additives that are found in prepared jar sauces …
Cucumber Salad
One of my family’s favorite summertime side dishes is a Cucumber Salad. The salad is at its absolute best when the cucumbers are fresh from the garden. But of course, farm fresh and even store-bought …
Fresh Berry Pie
What is the best thing to put in a pie? Your teeth, of course! After that, there’s room for question. But the season is ripe for one of my favorites….Fresh Berry Pie! This recipe works …
Homemade Ice Cream
Last summer we had friends stay as house guests for several days. We had an especially wonderful visit…and even sweeter memories. One day we were sitting pool side when Beth announced, “I know what I’m …
Flour Tortillas
Give us this day our daily bread. It seems that every culture has its own special form of bread. Tortillas are the well-known bread of Mexico. And as with any bread, homemade is the best. …
Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs do their part to dress up and elevate a holiday spread, an arranged salad, a buffet line or even a gathering of snack items. I always looked forward to seeing my mother’s glass …
Recipe for a Happy Home
It’s fun to share both my tried-and-true recipes and newer finds. Sometimes it’s challenging to convert some of my favorite concoctions to a repeatable recipe. With many years of cooking experience there are many times …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Candies
Most people would agree celebrating is always better when there are sweet treats to tempt and savor. Valentine’s Day is no exception. Whether it’s cupcakes, cookies or chocolates…there must be something sweet for your sweet! …