It is that time of year again. I can smell the amazing, comforting aroma of Christmas Cookies….. It has been such a weird and difficult year, so, perhaps these cookies will take your mind off the chaos, if only for a bit! I have included a bakers dozen of some of my favorite Christmas Cookies. … Read more

Today I am participating in a fun and tasty Mother’s Day Brunch Party! Each participant made a different recipe that is perfect for serving on this special day, and I brought along an appetizer I think you will love! Avocado and Tomato Cucumber Cups are tasty, pretty, very simple and easy to put together!  Avocado … Read more

  We are talking about Comfort Food Pasta Recipes today at #SundaySupper and I am sharing my Homemade Spaghetti Noodles with Stuffed Meatballs. These juicy, tasty meatballs, made with ground chuck, are stuffed with fresh chunks of mozzarella adding an amazing dimension of taste. Unfortunately, my pasta maker fell off the table and broke as … Read more

This is the 2nd year that The Freshman Cook is participating in The Random Acts of Kindness Giveaway! This is a blog hop giveaway and this year there are over 145 participants! So much fun!! The giveaway starts today and ends on January 24th at midnight. That gives you 8 whole days to enter for … Read more

Today is Fat Tuesday! You know, the last day to party hard before the 40 days of Lent begin. So, in the spirit of parties, I am hoping that you can fit some of these fun, Fat Tuesday Cake Balls into your celebrating! White Buttercream Frosting Yellow Cake~Baked (9×13) 16 ounces bag White Chocolate Morsels  … Read more

If things are hectic in your house during the morning rush out the door, or if it is crazy confusion in the evening with getting dinner over with so you can get to activities, this Broccoli and Pork Frittata is your answer. It is quick and easy to put together and if you pre-prep some … Read more

Thank so much for stopping by today! I am so glad you are here! Link up anything you have been busy creating, celebrating, baking, making, cooking, photographing, reading, listening to, writing, painting, DIYing, planning or just about anything else you would like to share with us! We would love to celebrate with you! Please take … Read more

These cheese pumpkins are so cute, and they are not just for Halloween. They would be a perfect starter for Thanksgiving also! I paired them with Ritz Buttery Thin Munchables. I have never had these crackers before, but they are light and bite size, making them perfect for the strong cheddar taste of the pumpkins! … Read more

I love the holidays, and the food that goes along with it! This year that includes Homemade Ravioli and Ragu Pasta Sauce. Like a lot of people, I am a pasta lover. But I am not a pasta lover just for the pasta. My true love is the sauce! I can remember going to my … Read more