It’s finally spring! So to celebrate, I made Springtime Chocolate and Almond Biscotti! They have the crisp outside of biscotti, and they are filled with the sweet taste of Springtime morsels. Then, about a quarter of it is dipped in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles! Sounds yummy, doesn’t it! This biscotti would be the perfect … Read more
I love any type of biscotti, but this pumpkin biscotti seems made for fall. It’s stuffed full of chocolate chips and pecan bits, with a drizzle of chocolate over the top. It’s perfect for dipping in hot chocolate or in your morning mug of coffee, and it would be tasty for your Thanksgiving buffet too! … Read more
These little bag tags are something I came up with to make a couple bags of Valentine candy just a “little something special”. They are simple to make, don’t cost much, and don’t take too much time. But they are sweet! And, the tags can be used long after the candy is gone! I bagged … Read more
I love fresh green beans. They are versatile, and pretty much a go-with-the-flow kinda vegetable. They can be used so many different ways, they are a chameleon among fellow veggies! I thought they would be the perfect veggie to partner with our homemade Meatloaf, and they were! Here’s the recipe: 1/2 pound Fresh Green Beans … Read more
Is there anything better than chocolate? OK. I know not everyone loves it like I do, but you have to admit, it’s pretty good stuff! So, multiply it by three and you get my Triple Chocolate Strawberry Cake Truffles! Start with a deep, dark, chocolate cake, add a creamy homemade chocolate buttercream, toss in some … Read more
Our appetizer today is quickly becoming a restaurant favorite. It is a new twist on an old classic, and I thought it might go great with our traditional meatloaf meal. Here is what you need: 1/2 pound Elbow Macaroni 8 oz Four Cheese Shredded Cheese 1 cup Milk 1 Egg Italian Style Bread Crumbs Flour … Read more
Today is the reveal for the December Improv Challenge! Our ingredients this month~Egg Nog and Cranberry. I came up with a recipe called Gingerbread Trifle with Egg Nog Mousse and Cranberry Coulis!. It is very yummy! But, of course, I do love everything in the recipe! I hope you do to! Gingerbread Trifle with Egg … Read more
Mardi Gras is coming up on Tuesday, March 4, and since I love a party, and I assume you do too, I made some Mardi Gras Thumbprint Cookies to celebrate!! Let the fun begin!!! Mardi Gras Thumbprint Cookies (makes 7 dozen) 1 cup Butter 1 cup Powdered Sugar 1 cup Granulated Sugar 2 Eggs 1 … Read more
The kitchen gadget under scrutiny today is the Kitchen Aid Counter Top Mixer. I have one. I love it. When I moved recently I made sure it was in the car with us so I knew where it was at all times. Crazy, huh? I know! But this thing is probably the best thing in … Read more
