Welcome to The Freshman Cook Recipe Index! Recipes are listed under the headings that I used when I prepared the recipe. You might find that some recipes are listed under two headings. For example, some things could be an appetizer and a side dish. I wanted to make it as easy as possible for you … Read more
I am a huge St. Patrick’s Day fan, so I am excited to show you what is definitely the first of several recipes to celebrate March 17. These Shamrock Mini Cheesecakes should be a part of your party plans! They start with a chocolate base, are filled with vanilla cheesecake, topped with a milk chocolate … Read more
Welcome to #BerryWeek! Thanks for stopping by today as some blogging friends and I kick off a week long celebration of all things berry! I have three fun and tasty berry themed recipes to share with you throughout the week, and today I am starting with an easy to prepare Very Berry Salsa! This salsa … Read more
Today is another Cookie Journey Thursday, and we are making Flag cookies for Memorial Day! I love making cookies for special holidays! I used a Wilton #2 tip for everything, and I used Wilton Royal Blue and Americolor Super Red #120 for the icing. I cut out my cookie, and started the decorating by outlining … Read more
I love a New Years Eve Party! Well, I love just about any reason for a party, but….New Years Eve is a great reason, and if you are looking for a simple, but yummy, appetizer for your New Years festivities, this Buffalo Wings Flatbread is for you! One of the reasons I love this appetizer … Read more
I am so glad you stopped by today! If your house is anything like mine, you are probably knee deep in holiday preparations. We have been busy bees baking, crafting, decorating, and shopping. It’s all so much fun isn’t it? Link up some things you have been crafting, decorating, or baking! We want to celebrate … Read more
It’s beginning to feel a lot like fall! Well, that’s what I hear when I read other blogs. But here in the desert, it is still very hot (98 degrees), and not feeling anything like fall! So, I am pretending, and to pretend I have to make something with apple. Apple Crisp is my all … Read more
I hope you are enjoying #BerryWeek, and finding a lot of “must try” recipes! Monday I shared a recipe that is the perfect topper for a bowl of ice cream on a warm summer evening, Very Berry Salsa! I hope you will give it a try. It is super easy and very refreshing! Today’s recipe is … Read more
When I started writing about this recipe, I tried to say Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips 3 times in a row. I couldn’t do it. But we had a lot of fun trying, and it was the cause of a lot of laughing! If you love chicken strips and pretzels, and you order them whenever you … Read more
