Raspberry Coulis

Dessert Topping Print Recipe Raspberry Coulis This is a wonderful topping for almost any dessert. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries. What’s on your dessert menu? Banana Splits?, Cheesecake?, Ice Cream Sundae?, Angel Food Cake?. You are in business now with the best ever raspberry sauce. Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes…

Coconut Shrimp

This is one of our favorite dishes when we go to Mexico.  Now you can enjoy it in the U.S. too!  The recipe is written for one serving so just start multiplying by the number on your guest  list. Print Recipe Coconut Shrimp Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients 5 large shrimp3…

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….

Cream of Tomato Soup

This is the best tomato soup you will ever taste.  If you are fortunate enough to be able to grow your own tomatoes it is also an excellent way to get them used up.  I make it all but the cream and freeze it to be used on a cold winter day, add the whipping…

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…

Angel Biscuits

These little biscuits are light and buttery.  You will be thrilled that you made the effort to make them instead of opening a can or tube. 

Fabulous Chunky Chili

Why would anyone make chili when its so easy to open a can?  Because it tastes better and it’s fun to do!  This recipe may be cut in half, but you will love having extra chili in the freezer:)

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…

Cranberry Cream Pie

Cranberries need not be limited to sauces.  Their intense color and flavor, combined with a creamy, no bake filling, make a spectacular pie.  This was one of Deana’s favorite a few years ago.  She would give it to her friends on their birthdays.  It’s kind of gone under the radar the past few years which…

Eggnog Cake

Can you imagine getting seventy fabulous pieces of cake from one recipe of batter?  Drenched with a heady brandy-and-rum glaze, these moist, nutmeg-scented squares don’t need garnishing.  But a rosette of hard sauce assures that they are irresistible, and a family favorite.

Hearts of Palm Salad

This salad tastes good and looks beautiful.  It is particularly good for a first course served on individual plates.  The vegies should be done ahead of time to marinate, then just top on fresh crisped lettuce and grate blue cheese over the top. The green zucchini and red tomatoes make it particularly appropriate for Christmas.

Cranberry Tarts

Foolproof cream-cheese pastry bakes into layers of flaky crispness.  Filled with vibrant cooked cranberries, these miniature pies bring Christmas sparkle to any dessert tray.