Can it be time for Thanksgiving already? Whether it’s a holiday meal with friends and family, food culminating with a turkey dinner is a colossal undertaking. Try some of my shortcuts to make this day a little easier. Anything I can do to simplify the day works for me. Since the meal is traditional and […]
This Hint of Mint Frosting recipe is absolutely delicious and spreads easily on any cake or cupcakes. It’s my “Blue Baker’s” variation of the frosting used on my childhood favorite cake recipe. True to form, my granddaughter likes to “tweek” recipes, so she switched the green to orange food coloring this week to match our Halloween […]
Giada’s Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops recipe is perfect for a healthy, easy to prepare dinner for family or friends. I like to add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to top off this recipe. SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped pitted black olives (about 10 […]
Old Fashioned Potato Salad. That’s right, this recipe is complete with mayonnaise, which I almost never use any more – even with potato salad! Summer always brings back memories of my mother’s potato salad. I must admit, this salad just gets better as it sits in the refrigerator, so don’t worry if you have leftovers. […]
Want an easy appetizer for summer? Bobby Flay’s Grilled Potato and Goat Cheese Napoleon with Balsamic-Basil Vinaigrette is perfect. I love taking advantage of fresh basil and chives, especially when I can go outside and pick the herbs from my garden. Most of this dish can be assembled in advance and grilled just before serving. […]
Nothing conjures up summertime more than s’mores. Try bringing Donna Hay’s version of this American classic to your next beach bonfire, even though these are scrumptious anytime of year. Kid’s love to finish these treats off with roasted marshmallows. SERVINGS: 20 INGREDIENTS 1 stick butter 1 ¼ cup brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 […]
Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting and Drizzled Fudge Icing could be the best chocolate cake you will ever eat. I grew up eating this cake until my favorite bakery closed many years ago. This was our “special occasion” cake. Since then, I have tried to find a recipe that comes close to […]