What are Choclava Pillows? Well, they are pastries made with puff pastry sheets and filled with a mix of nuts, specifically: walnuts, peanuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts. I used Planters NUT-rition Mix. Then add in some semi sweet chocolate and honey. Don’t forget to dust them with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate glaze! … Read more
Is there a sweet coolness in the air at your house yet? Not here either! It looks like we have another week of heat, and then some nice autumn weather is dropping by, and I hope it is here for the season! But I decided I am ready for some fall flavors now, so I … Read more
I love everything about Christmas Cookies! The smells, the colors, the yumminess! But my favorite thing about them is all the emotions and memories that immediately come back. Memories of my mom and I making them every year, since I was 4 years old. The neighbor across the street that taught me how to make … Read more
A really good neighbor is just the luck of the draw, is it not? I mean, you can’t plan who your neighbors will be. My family and I had a great neighbor when we lived in Utah. He lived next door, and he never grumbled or complained when our dog barked or when my son … Read more
Happy New Year! If you are looking for a simple, no fuss, yummy good dip to serve for New Years Eve, or anytime, this Blue Cheese Dip is your answer. The ingredients are so basic that you might just have most, if not all of them in your kitchen right now. So make it this … Read more
Pull Apart Sliders are pretty new on the culinary scene, and if you haven’t tried them yet, you will want to! Their flavor combinations are unlimited, and they are little and cute, making them a fun food to make and eat! Today I made Pull Apart North Carolina BBQ Sliders to share with you! I … Read more
As a child growing up Thanksgiving dessert was always for the adults. Pies, pies everywhere! Well, when I was little, I didn’t like pies, and neither did anyone else at the kids table. So there was no dessert for us! That is where the Thanksgiving Monster Cookies idea came from. These cookies have most of … Read more
Transport yourself to a sun-kissed Latin American paradise with the tantalizing aroma of Tres Leches Mini Bundt Cakes wafting through the air. These petite treats are a delightful twist on the classic Tres Leches cake, offering a perfect balance of lightness and decadence in every bite. Imagine sinking your fork into a moist, sponge-like cake … Read more
During the holidays, I entertain a lot. I like to serve different foods at each event. I really don’t like to duplicate. Sometimes, a few of my guests might be invited to several of the get togethers, and I want them to have something different each time. The only exception is if someone requests that … Read more
