White Bean Chili

     This is an alternative to a family favorite.  If you are just looking for variety or you are changing your emphasis in food groups, like from beef to chicken, this might be just the ticket.    Print Recipe White Bean Chili Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes Passive Time…

Chicken Breasts with Acini

Acini may be new to you.  It is tiny pasta shaped like salad macaroni noodles.  The dish will  sit  on a buffet table in a chafing dish without loosing its texture or flavor.   Great dish for home too.  Can be multiplied many times.     Print Recipe Chicken Breasts with Acicini Prep Time 1/2 hour…

Pretzel Dogs

These are a fun and easy treat for all ages.  They are somewhat time consuming but worth every minute.   The directions call for wrapping them around a hot dog or sausage, but they are also delicious in the traditional pretzel shape to be dipped in mustard or beer cheese soup. Get creative and have fun….

Sea Food in pastry Sea Shells

This recipe was originally designed to be cooked in ramekins. You can do that for a delicious entrée, but if you want to dress it up , make your own “dish ” with a pie crust on a sea shell for that extra “wow” affect.   Print Recipe Sea Food in pastry Sea Shells Course…

Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Breast w/Raspberry Sauce

When you want to pull out all the stops and impress family and friends with a special meal, this would be high on your list of choices.  It is reasonably simple to make and combined with a side of Parmesan risotto, and a lovely green vegetable you have a presentation that will be remembered long…

Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

This is a perfect way to make sliders for a crowd!  They are easy to assemble, can be done ahead, and a hit for all ages, meeting all the requirements for a large gathering.

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

I think most of us think we are eating something decadent when we choose homemade mac and cheese, now add lobster to the dish and you’ve really gone over the top.  This recipe is not complicated, so when you are ready to indulge, go for it!

High Hat Popovers

Popovers are fun!  They’re a nice change from your basic dinner roll when you are in a festive mood.  There are special ‘popover pans’ but they are not required.  They will rise and shine in a cupcake pan just as well.   A food processor doesn’t beat in enough air for the desired lightness, so use…

Glazed Doughnuts

Remember when people stood in line to buy Krispy Kreme’s?  Making these doughnuts your self will be a little more work but the taste results will be the same, you will have a lot of fun, and you just might have to chase a line of people from the front of your door!! Print Recipe…

Pumpkin-Molasses Muffins

        These moist velvety muffins taste best when served with Ginger-Honey Butter!  Delicious for breakfast or make them in a mini pan and serve as part of a tea-party tray. 

Cream Puffs

This is a basic recipe for cream puffs.  The size you choose to make them will determine their function, ie; dessert, appetizer, etc. This recipe may be easily multiplied.  I have often made it using appropriate quantities in ratio to 6 eggs.  I’ve stuffed miniatures with chicken salad for appetizers, or filled them with a…

Frosted Brownie Squares

Rich, moist, and totally chocolaty, these squares are blanketed with a sleek, satiny chocolate glaze.   They are the ultimate chocolate cake/ brownie, great for a dessert platter or tea party.