I’ve had different versions of “Tortilla Soup”, both thick and thin, that leave me to believe there must be a wide range of recipes for this soup. I’ve never officially made Tortilla Soup. But that …
April Fool’s Day “Flower Pot” Cake
Having a little fun, where there’s no harm done, is alright with me! In considering a recipe for April the family said I had to make a flowerpot cake…in celebration of April Fools’ Day. Really??? …
Pineapple Lime Gelatin
This is a recipe for gelatin, or as my Great-Grandpa Baker would have called it, “Nervous pudding.” While Jell-O is only a brand of gelatin, most people refer to gelatin salads or desserts as “Jell-O”…kind …
Sugar Cookies
This sugar cookie recipe is one of my favorites. While I’m not opposed to making rolled sugar cookies, the kind you stamp in different shapes, like hearts at Valentine’s Day, I’m not always in the …
Gracine’s Salad Dressing
After the holiday indulgences, many resolve to make fresher, healthier eating choices. Salads can be a great option for eating a rainbow array of fresh vegetables. Unfortunately, what goes on top of the salad, the …
Thumbprint Cookies
Whether you want cookies for an open house, reception, some other special occasion or want to deliver an impressive platter of goodies, Thumbprints are a show stopper. Surprisingly easy to make, these little nut studded …
Cranberry Pecan Muffins
Fresh cranberries are making their appearance in the produce section in grocery stores throughout the country. Full of antioxidants, Vitamin A and Vitamin C; they are a super food. As shared in the November 2016 …
Caramel Corn
Temperatures are getting crisper and so are the apples on the trees and in the market place. All kinds of varieties make their appearance; it seems like there is always a new one to try…along …
Soft Molasses Cookies
Cookies…I’ve always loved to make them, and lucky me, I have a family that loves to eat them. Early in my cookie baking childhood I expressed disappointment to my grandfather about making cookies and having …
Vegetable Garden Dip
Fresh vegetable trays are a work of art. With a variety of vegetables in a beautiful array of colors offering variations of shape and texture and artfully arranged on a serving platter, no two need …
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Strawberry Pie is one of those desserts that has the unique ability to communicate that delightful word, “Summertime!” A beautiful mountain of ripe, red berries in a pie shell, what could be better? …except, perhaps, …