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….
Ingredient: water
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.
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.
Artisan Bread Baguettes (using food processor)
Baking bread can be a bit intimidating until you do it, or maybe I should say until you use this recipe. It’s time consuming because of the rising time but otherwise very simple and simply rewarding. When I started baking bread and pizza dough on a regular basis I bought a baker’s stone. At the…
Spring Rolls
These Spring rolls use a wrap that is made with tapioca flour. Besides the fact that it is the authentic way to serve them it qualifies them as gluten free. I’ve kept this recipe very simple. Once you get the technique down you can put just about anything in these rolls. Add a couple of…
Crawfish Etoufee
Once again having J.D. around to get the crawfish is one of the first steps. If you find another source, lucky you!!! Anyway we had great fun making and eating this crawfish stew. The boys would catch crawfish in the Cedar River and bring them up to the house to shell them and eat them. …
Sam’s famous name Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Sam and Liam came over last night to show me how to make lettuce wraps. They are very good teachers. I’m sure you will enjoy them when she “teaches ” you!! Just follow along:) Print Recipe Sam’s famous name Chicken Lettuce Wraps Course appetizer, Main Dish Cuisine Asian Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 15…
Butternut Squash or Broccoli Soup
So here’s a two for the price of one! Your choice of butternut squash or broccoli soup. Either soup will fit well in the bowl with the Red Pepper soup found on the blog. The presentation is fun. However, either of these soups will stand just as well on their own or in a Print…
Sugared Walnuts
Sugared walnuts are fun and delicious. Put them out in a bowl for holiday snacks or toss them with a variety of salad combinations for a surprise party for your taste buds. They can be kept in the freezer, so they are a good do-ahead for holiday entertaining considering their multiple uses. Print Recipe Sugared…
Hollandaise Sauce
While I am not a recipe purest, there are definitely things you want to make from scratch and things that are just as good off the shelf that will save you time and don’t sacrifice taste or function. Hollandaise sauce is something you want to make from scratch if at all possible. The difference in…
Pumpkin Granola Muffins
These muffins have some ingredients you may not be used to combining but believe me they are delicious together. The muffins are moist, hearty, aromatic, and delicious. The batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six weeks. Portion out the desired servings for fresh-baked muffins every morning! You’ll look like a genius….