This week I decided to make some practice cookies to work on improve my basic decorating skills. I used some flower cutouts, mainly because they are pretty and the colors are cheerful, but also because I have a Mother’s Day and a gardening cookie brainstorm going on. Here is what I cut out. I started … Read more
Pasta Salad is pretty much a staple at most of our summer gatherings. How about at your house? This Southwest Pasta Salad is one we have enjoyed many times and I hope you will enjoy it too! The flavors of the southwest are long time favorites of mine and I love incorporating it into my … Read more
St Patrick’s Day is always a special day around our house. We indulge in Irish food, always wear something green, and some of us have been know to dance a jig or two! This year when we are dancing and celebrating, we will also be enjoying this yummy, festive St. Paddy’s Day Popcorn! It is … Read more
There is one holiday dessert that I make every year~Bread Pudding! There are so many ways to make this perfect comfort food, and it’s a lot of fun creating it so many different ways. It’s always a new treat! This year for Thanksgiving, I am making Cranberry Apple Croissant Bread Pudding. I have made bread … Read more
Welcome to the February Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop! The purpose of this hop is to motivate us to not just hoard pins, but to make it happen! I was looking to make something I could serve at a party such as a viewing party for The Final Four! I went searching for dessert dips, and … Read more
Nothing says football like chicken wings! We made a few for our football feast party, and we served them with BBQ sauce, Hot Sauce(Medium), Homemade Ranch, and Homemade Blue Cheese. One good thing about serving wings at your football get together? Everyone loves them! Fried Chicken Wings Chicken Wings Hot Sauce BBQ Sauce Carrots … Read more
Everyone has an appetizer that brings back memories for them. For me, it is Onion Dip! I can remember, way back when I was little, onion dip being served in our house, when someone special came to visit. The recipe was the mayo, sour cream and the onion dip packet all mixed together. Well, now … Read more
Welcome to Celebrate It! I am so glad you are here, and I hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday! Here at The Freshman Cook homestead, we have been using this beautiful spring to our advantage. We have been busy painting, cleaning, planting and planning what we are doing next. We moved in to this … Read more
Thumbprint cookies are some of my favorite cookies. I love their versatility to fit in to any party or celebration. Plus, they are so tasty!! These Leprechaun Thumbprint Cookies are all dressed up for St. Patrick’s Day and ready to party! Leprechaun Thumbprint Cookies 1 cup Butter 1 cup Powdered Sugar 1 cup Granulated Sugar … Read more
