For our afternoon baby shower, I looked for savory recipes that were light, delicious, attractive, and easy to serve and eat. I didn’t want anyone dripping marinara sauce on their clothes or ending up with spinach in their teeth! Here’s what I came up with: Tortilla Ranch Roll-Ups Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, […]
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Baby Shower Week – Day 2: Party Food
Cupcakes just scream PARTY, don’t they? These festive little bundles of yumminess are so cute that you hate to bite into them, but you can’t resist that sweet, buttery frosting …it’s calling to you … “Eat me. Eat me! You know you want me!” It’s a rare person who can resist a cupcake, and no […]
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
I can’t say enough about how delicious this soup is! The complex flavors of mushrooms, dill, paprika, soy sauce, and a surprising hint of lemon combine to make one fantastic soup. When I took my first taste of it, a big smile spread across my face, and I thought, “This one’s a keeper!” It’s so […]
Super Quick Taco Soup
I’m almost embarrassed to call this recipe Taco Soup. It’s not at all spicy, and it doesn’t call for taco seasoning or salsa. But the woman who gave me the recipe years ago titled it Taco Soup, and Taco Soup it shall remain. I had a crazy day today and definitely didn’t have a lot […]
Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
I baked up a batch of these muffins this morning, and they tasted so good that I just had to share the recipe with all of you. They’re just the thing for a snowy winter morning or with a cup of tea in the afternoon when you need a break. I’ve been making this recipe […]
Molasses Sandwich Cookies
I remember coming home from school when I was a kid and getting so excited when I found out my mom had made Molasses Sandwich Cookies that day. I loved them with a tall glass of cold milk. What bliss! I’m still crazy about them, but haven’t thought to make them for years. Today I […]
Stuffed Pepper Soup
It snowed all day yesterday, our first real snowfall of the season. It was blustery and cold, and I was so glad to be home, all snug and warm and cozy. It’s still snowing today, and I’m looking forward to a lunch of the leftover Stuffed Pepper Soup that I made for supper last night. […]
The Mom’s Apple Pie to End All Mom’s Apple Pies
I’m an inveterate recipe clipper. I have folders and notebooks full of exciting new recipes I want to try. The majority of them languish in my cupboard for years, never seeing the light of day, but some become family favorites, like this recipe for apple pie. When I made it a few weeks ago for […]
Perfect Pie Crust
Thanksgiving means PIES in our house! Pumpkin, of course, but we also usually have a couple of other varieties, like pecan, apple, or cherry crumb. And, in my humble opinion, and, at the risk of offending a few people, I think every Thanksgiving pie deserves a homemade pie crust. No two ways about it, they […]
Broccoli-Mandarin Salad
This Broccoli-Mandarin Salad is one of my favorite recipes, and I always serve it during my Summerhill Weekend Sewing Retreats. It’s really colorful and has an interesting variety of textures and flavors. The dressing is light, with just a hint of sweetness. Everyone seems to enjoy it – I hope you’ll give it a try. […]
