I love the flavor of almond, in just about anything – cake for sure, candy, cereal, I also add almonds to yogurt and salad, but put it in a martini, and I’m in heaven! I don’t remember where this recipe crossed my path, but it’s been in my collection for […]
I LOVE meatball sandwiches, and this recipe just takes it to the next level for sure. I wanted to change up the traditional meatball sandwich or “grinder” to include some mozzarella cheese INSIDE of the meatball! Who doesn’t like more cheese?? I used my meatball recipe from http://recipesinspiredbymom.com/spaghetti-sauce-meatballs-sausage/. Then I used some […]
Lets talk about the cookie recipe I have shared, and received amazing reviews on, more than any other – Toffee Cookies. I first tasted this cookie at a Bed and Breakfast in Door County. They were kind enough to share the recipe, and I’ve been making and sharing these ever […]
There was an amazing crab strudel dish on the menu at “Porters” in Crystal Lake, IL. My friends and I spent many Saturday nights there, both dining, and listening to live music. Unfortunately, Porters closed just a few years ago – taking with it, my favorite seafood dish of all […]
If you like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, you will love these Peanut Butter Balls! There are lots of variations on this recipe – it’s similar to a “Buckeye”. I’ve seen recipes using crunchy peanut butter, or Rice Crispies cereal, but I really like this one as it tastes “true” to […]
To go along with Nonni’s pancakes, try this recipe for black pepper maple bacon! I prefer to prepare mine in the oven to save on the stove top mess. I use a cookie sheet, aluminum foil, and a cooling rack. I prefer thick cut bacon, and top with a light […]
This is a tribute to my good friend Lisa’s “Nonni”! She was a traditional Italian Grandma – who passed down this pancake recipe to her family. I fondly remember making them at Lisa’s house many times, then sharing them with my own family and friends. These pancakes are rustic, and […]
I’ve been thinking about a milkshake – a sign of summer for sure! Specifically, a shake with a piece of chocolate cake blended into it! This is certainly not for the “diet conscious”! Our favorite burger place – Portillos – makes these, but I wanted to create one using my […]
I’ve been trying to come up with a raspberry martini that suits my taste for a while now. Most of them I find very sweet. When I want a cocktail, I want it to be refreshing, but just slightly sweet; flavorful, but not too boozey! I think I have settled […]
This salad has greens, mandarin oranges, celery and green onions, a lovely asian vinagrette dressing, and is topped with sweetened, toasted almonds. The recipe was originally given to me by a friend, and has become one of my favorite salads to throw together for lunch or dinner, or to bring […]
Natalie is beautiful, bright, funny, playful, inquisitive, and smart! She’s a big sister, a performer, and reminds me soooo much of my daughter Jennifer when she was young! She too is a first-born, and now she and her daughter share so many personality traits! I can see glimpses of young […]
These were always referred to as “Christmas Cookies” in my house growing up. The title of my recipe card still reads “Christmas Cookies”, although I’ve made them for many other occasions besides Christmas! They were my family’s favorite cookie! Never stayed around very long either. My Mom used to frost […]
A pan of lasagna would feed my family of 6 back in the day, with not much leftover! Put this together with a salad and some Italian bread, and dinner was served! Mom would also make this for “company”. It’s one of those casseroles that is great for a crowd. […]
Well if a chocolate chili cupcake gets you excited, wait til you taste this amazing martini! Stumbled upon this vodka, AND the martini recipe that goes with it, in Galena, Illinois. There is a local distillery there called Blaum Bros. – http://www.blaumbros.com. They make a chili-infused vodka called “Hellfyre”. It’s […]
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