Looking for something different than the traditional Corned beef and cabbage fare to serve this St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than Green Rice. This versatile dish could take the spotlight as a main dish, …
Chicken Dinner-in-a-Dish
It’s January. The holidays with their rich fair are over. It’s dark early, and we want some coziness at home. If you’re looking for a simple to prepare, full flavored, home-cooked meal cooked in a …
AuGratin Potatoes
Newly married, I scoured cook books for recipes. And wasn’t I delighted to find a recipe for Potatoes Au Gratin! The only ones I had ever eaten came from a box mix, so making them …
Oatmeal Crispies
What’s more welcome in a lunch bag or lunch box than home baked cookies? Cookies can be symbols of the goodness of home tucked in a lunch to provide a little emotional nourishment along with …
Double Chocolate Mint Cookies
My son, Steven, recently informed me that we had a problem. The cookie jar was empty. With a twinkle in his eye, he asked, “Would you like to fill it up with Chocolate Mint Cookies?” …
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??? …
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 …
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 …