Like many recipes in my card box – I’m not sure where this deli-style pasta salad originated from. I’m pretty sure it was shared with me years ago, while moving from state to state with the military every 2 to 4 years. I would make friends with the other Coast […]
This lemon, garlic, and fresh herb marinade adds rich flavor to fish or chicken. I chose halibut for dinner tonight, as it is a soft, delicious white fish. I breaded the filets, then sauteed them in a skillet to provide a nice, crispy crust, then finished them in the oven. […]
I love Costco chocolate chip muffins, but like most baked goods, I’d like them even better if I baked them in my own oven! So I did! I came up with my own version, that incorporates a little espresso powder to enhance the already chocolatey goodness! There are chocolate chips […]
Rainbow sherbet is a popular treat for most kids – it’s sweet and tangy, cold and colorful. It was a favorite of my middle daughter Holly. I think even now, at 30 years old, “rainbow sherbet” describes her personality quite well! She is an artist, and a talented photographer, with […]
My family means the world to me, and so do my friends! I think being celebrated just for who you are, and what you mean to someone, is a wonderful feeling! I love making cake for these special people. For 2 of my girlfriends, this key lime cake was the […]
Styled with my daughter Jennifer in mind! She LOVES her coffee drinks, so what better inspiration for this amazing chocolate frappuccino cupcake! There are days when she just NEEDS one of these cupcakes! She is a teacher, a musician, a writer, a wife, and a mother to 3 small children […]
This french toast recipe comes from my favorite Bed and Breakfast – the Cloran Mansion in Galena, Illinois. https://cloranmansion.com/. My husband and I found this little gem of a get-away about 16 years ago, and have been returning every year the week before Christmas. We loved the hospitality shown to […]
Peach cobbler is another recipe that my Mom would make for dessert when I was growing up. It was simple and inexpensive, yet delicious and full of homemade goodness! It’s also a recipe that she never wrote down, so my sister and I shared our memories of this recently. We […]
I’ve discovered my new obsession – ONION JAM. You can make it, or buy it. Either way, it takes any burger to the next level! It’s a perfect combination of sweet and savory. The recipe I made for this burger is called “Jalapeno Drip Jam”, from the new Magnolia Table […]
I wasn’t sure if I should bother to post this gold standby recipe – from the 1960s. My Mom made them OFTEN, and always called them “Magic Bars”. They were so quick and easy – about 40 min. to make and bake, and everyone loved them. I always have all […]
My ice cream cupcakes were inspired by my grandbabies. I bring them treats every weekend – in fact when I walk in the door, one of them is usually asking “did you bring cupcakes”?? This new special treat had to include a cupcake of course, and their other sweet favorite […]
Guacamole can be made so many different ways – I like to try different versions whenever I get the chance. The varieties are endless – spicey, creamy, chunky, etc. My favorite by far is this recipe that includes blue cheese. Guacamole is one of those dishes that can be easily […]
I was thinking about a new way to prepare my meatballs – a more “deconstructed”, baked version perhaps. Making a pot of sauce is heartwarming for sure – and I do it when I have the time – but it does take hours to make. I didn’t have that much […]
Who doesn’t remember orange creamsicles? I love that creamy combination of tart orange on the outside, and vanilla icecream on the inside! They taste like summer for sure. These flavors certainly inspired this cupcake, starting with an orange buttermilk cake, an orange whipped cream cheesecake filling, and a vanilla and […]
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