Last year I had some bread pudding at a local restaurant and thought about it for days. It was a raspberry-blueberry bread pudding, cut it into pieces, and then pan fried it to make it extra sinful. Chocolate sauce, and warm caramel sauce drizzled over the whole creation. Ahhhh. There are certain desserts that… Read More
Holiday Cooking
Lemon Gingerbread Cookies
A couple of weeks ago, Melinda’s 94 year young grandmother passed away. I went to the funeral with my dear friend Laura. We laughed and cried as we heard funny stories about Grandma Butters. As we listened to grandchildren, aunts and uncles talk about their mother and grandmother, I was touched to hear over and… Read More
Thanksgiving Pasties
Leftovers. Don’t you love Thanksgiving leftovers? Saturday, while planning Sunday dinner, I thought about all of the leftovers in my refrig. What could I make with all of the leftovers?? Are you wondering how many times can I use the word leftover in this post? Turkey pot pie? Hmmm. No, that wouldn’t use up the… Read More
Simple Pecan Pie
Pecan pie. It has to be the all time easiest pie to make. Every year, I make this Simple Pecan Pie for Grant, because it’s one of his favorites. He loves pecan pie so much he’ll even eat those icky little pies…what are they called… ( sold only in gas stations, or Walmart). You know… Read More
Chunky Yams and Apples
Chunky Yams and Apples Yams. About twice a year I get a craving for some. My mom always made the type out of the can, with marshmallows melted on top. Still does. Every year. In the same dish. An oval cream colored casserole with fainted gold leaves printed on the sides. When I grew… Read More
Black Bottom Pie
Tessa brought Black Bottom Pie and shared it with me about ten years ago at our annual Pie Night party. It has been a favorite of mine since. Think grown up chocolate pie. Rum flavoring, home made custard, dark chocolate, whipped cream in a crust with a little bit of a bite. Don’t make this… Read More
Fresh Apple Cranberry Pie
Of all the pies I make at holiday time, Fresh Apple Cranberry Pie is our family favorite. It’s fresh, tart and sweet. Love the hint of almond flavor. What would Thanksgiving be without PIE? I don’t even want to go there. You know how I love this holiday weekend. Family, friends, time to reflect on… Read More
Fresh Apple and Pear Chutney
I have a big basket of assorted apples in my garage, courtesy of friends and neighbors who love to share. You know how I love fruit and meat together, so I thought, what would go better with Sara’s Sunday Pork Tenderloin, than a little fresh apple and pear chutney? Fresh Apple and Pear Chutney Oh… Read More
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
It’s officially the Month of Love. Chocolate=love in my home. I found this recipe a few years back when I subscribed to Food Network’s 12 days of Cookies (Christmas time tradition). They send a new cookie recipe for 12 days in a row in November. In the 3 or 4 years I have subscribed, this… Read More
Grandma Lauder’s Peanut Butter Balls
The elves, busy working- Rolling…. And dipping… Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow. Bake, bake, bake. The past few days have been PERFECT days for baking and making treats. We have made sugar cookies, Raspberry Shortbread cookies, scones, still mixing up batches of pecan shortbread, chocolate peppermint cookies and Grandma Lauder’s Peanut Butter Balls. These are… Read More
Charlene’s Grapefruit-Cranberry Christmas Punch
Charlene is one of my Recipe Club friends. I have known her for about 10 years now. She’s kind of like Martha in the style and decorating department, only WAY more beautiful, and (a lot) more friendly. Her home looks like something out of “House Beautiful” and this time of year it’s seriously decked with… Read More
Kimberly’s Famous Eggnog
yummy icky I still remember the first time I tasted homemade eggnog. It was in Portland in the mid 80’s. I remember thinking- “This is eggnog???” Then, what was that liquid yuck my parents served me while I was growing up?? Back to the party-This REAL DEAL eggnog was served out of a HUGE silver… Read More
Mashed Potatoes 101
The real deal.The real deal masher. Like most of you, I have made mashed potatoes for years without using a recipe. The drill usually goes something like this: Go to garage, dig around for potatoes without anything growing out of sides, wash, throw into pot with water, boil, peel, mash with lots of butter, salt… Read More
Ginger Cake with Lemon Butter Sauce
A few years ago, I found a recipe for ginger cake with butter sauce. It was a little dry, so I added a bit of sour cream, tweaked the seasonings and came up with Ginger Cake with Lemon Butter Sauce. It’s the perfect fall dessert. It is best when served with ice cream, and sautéed… Read More
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