🎶 It’s the most wonderful time of the year…🎶 Cookie time!! We can bake sweets galore and not feel guilty about it. Give them as gifts, nibble a few while you address cards, or just enjoy that wonderful feeling you have thinking about how blessed we truly are, despite the challenges we face. These charmingContinue reading “Holiday Cookies”
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Thai Red Curry Soup
My daughter sent me this recipe, she tried it first and was so happy with it, and the cold fall nights were the perfect time to try it. I admit, I had to do a little shopping because there were a few things that I don’t regularly keep on hand, but it was worth aContinue reading “Thai Red Curry Soup”
Little Potato Bites Appetizer
These little one bite appetizers were a big hit as an appetizer served with champagne, so start off the evening! I saw something along these lines, I can’t remember where, but it was easy enough to remember, or at least inspire. You will need: about a dozen really small potatoes, I used Baby Dutch YellowContinue reading “Little Potato Bites Appetizer”
White Chocolate “Brownie” Bites
With an excess of white chocolate in the cupboard, I decided these would make some yummy Halloween treats. In fact, they make make another appearance at Christmas. The recipe, from SallysBakingAddition.com, is quite similar to Bakers One Bowl Brownies, and you can make it on one bowl. I baked the batter in a jelly rollContinue reading “White Chocolate “Brownie” Bites”
One-Pot Spicy Sausage and Tomato Pasta
Delicious recipe from Chicago Tribune Health & Family section, which turns out to be a recipe from @kitchn, which I really love. The thing that grabbed me about this was the fennel. It’s an ingredient I don’t use much, so I put this on my shopping list. This packs a wonderful, cumulative punch of heat,Continue reading “One-Pot Spicy Sausage and Tomato Pasta”
Mushroom Flat Bread
When I looked in fridge for lunch today, there wasn’t anything obvious, so I got to work and started some pizza dough. I figured by the time I decided on some topping ideas and pulled a salad together, the dough might be ready. I cut the rising time a little short, but I didn’t noticeContinue reading “Mushroom Flat Bread”
Ham and Cheese Quiche
This is such a staple, along side a fresh green salad, it makes a wonderful lunch anytime of year. Enjoy it all with a favorite glass of white wine as a mid-day meal on the weekend, or with a creamy cappuccino for brunch! • 1 (9-inch) frozen ready-to-bake pie crust (MUST be deep dish) •Continue reading “Ham and Cheese Quiche”
What you can do with Crystalized Ginger
A grabbed a box of crystalized ginger at the store the other day, it just called out to me, and I’ve been snacking on it ever since. I started looking around for ideas of ways to use it, besides to up the game on the gingersnaps I have plans to make. Well, there are lotsContinue reading “What you can do with Crystalized Ginger”
London Fog Sandwich Cookies
I don’t know where I found this recipe, it’s been saved in my “Notes” on my phone for quite awhile. It’s one of those “cheater” recipes that uses a cake mix as the base. But the Earl Grey Buttercream is totally homemade and balances it all out, flavors and effort! The cookie and the frostingContinue reading “London Fog Sandwich Cookies”
Chef Lidia Bastianich’s inspired Chicken Caccitore
We came across a wonderful cooking show the other night, and it inspired me to jump up and make this wonderful fall meal, Chicken Cacciatore. It was actually quite easy and though I didn’t have any mushrooms on hand, the dish was absolutely delicious! Here is the direct link to the recipe, check it outContinue reading “Chef Lidia Bastianich’s inspired Chicken Caccitore”