If you want to wow your family, friends, (and yourself) – you need to try this German pancake! My good friend Carolann shared this recipe with me a few years ago – passed down from her Aunt Mimi. I like to make this when I want a quick, “fancy” breakfast […]
I love a little something sweet with my coffee in the morning, and biscotti is one of my favorite choices. They are not terribly sweet – in fact most are mildly sweet, and just right. What I like best about this one is that it is crisp, but still “melt […]
This recipe was originally named “hamburg, peas and potatoes” by my Mother. I grew up with this casserole on the dinner table every other month or so. It was not terribly flavorful, and I have to be honest when I say it was not my favorite! Having said that – […]
My favorite part of making cupcakes (besides eating them) is FROSTING THEM! My favorite recipe is my Butter Cream Cheese frosting. It has just 4 ingredients – and can be whipped up – literally – in minutes! It is essential that you let the butter and cream cheese come to […]
This chocolate cupcake recipe is from my Elegantly Sweet Shoppe menu! I have made hundreds (ok maybe thousands) of these cupcakes! It’s my favorite for several reasons – first of all, it makes the prettiest, rounded tops – not all recipes can! This one also gives you lots of room […]
Everyone has their favorite banana bread recipe – usually passed down through your family, or given to you by a friend. Mine came from the original Betty Crocker cookbook! I received my first copy at my wedding shower in 1981. I kept that book for at least 35 years before […]
I grew up in Connecticut, and I go back there once a year to visit with my family. My bother and one sister still live there – another sister from Alabama will usually join us for this “reunion”. We like to spend time together visiting, laughing, shopping, cooking and eating, […]
Hot artichoke dip is a quick and easy, SUPER YUMMY chip dip to serve for a crowd. Hey, I made it tonight just for me! It’s not for the diet-conscious I’m afraid – this is the real thing. I never have any leftovers when I bring this to a potluck! […]
Remember those little Hostess fruit pies in your lunch box?? I loved those! Growing up – I thought cherry pie with canned filling was the most amazing food on the planet! To this day, my own daughter will choose this kind of cherry pie for her birthday, instead of a […]
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 […]
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