Today is Secret Recipe Club day, and I was so lucky to have been assigned Melissa’s Cuisine! Melissa has a fantastic blog full of great recipes, and I had a tough time deciding on what to make. I love the gumdrop recipe, and the apple cider caramels look soooo good! I definitely will be making … Read more

Happy New Years to everyone!! Today’s recipe is the perfect light meal to start the new year off right. I wish I had started this years blogging off right also, but here is what happened.~I put this chicken salad recipe together. As I was just about done, I realized I had no cheese. I mean, … Read more

I am so happy you stopped by to share your blog links today! I am seeing some evidence of spring here in North Carolina, but it seems to be taking its sweet time to fully get here. I hope you are also getting at least hints, of warmer weather soon! Link up and share! Features … Read more

Hi everyone! I am excited that you are here! Link up any post you want to share!  I can’t wait to see your beautiful creations!  Just a reminder that Celebrate It! now begins every Thursday at 7pm! That’s 2 extra hours to link up and share! Features from last weeks party:  Pastrami Reuben Sandwich  from … Read more

I am so glad you stopped by today! Link up what you have been celebrating,  so we can celebrate with you!  Features from last week:  Altered Easter Peeps Box from Fresh Vintage by Lisa  How To Make Your Own Solar Lights  from Dazzle While Frazzled  Garden Hose Spring Wreath from Our Clover House 

It’s almost New Year’s Eve! Can you believe it will be 2013?!! One of my favorite foods to serve at New Years Eve parties are appetizers! They are such fun to eat, and I love to get a little creative and design new and unique ones. I always try to serve at least one new … Read more

Sometimes, inspiration for designing a recipe can come from unusual places. Such is the case for these Tuscan Chicken Bites! I was at a Wendy’s restaurant grabbing lunch with my husband, and I decided to try a new product, their Tuscan Chicken Sandwich. It was wonderful and it had a flavor that I hadn’t had … Read more

I am so glad you stopped by today!  Spring has finally arrived in my neck of the woods and I hope you are seeing some signs that it is  finally getting warmer where you are!  Happy to see you! Features from last week: Mint Truffles  from Rae’s Books and Recipes Homemade Carrot Cake w/ a … Read more

We are excited about the 4th of July next week here at The Freshman Cook!  It has always been one of my favorite summer holidays. I love the cooking out, the swimming, the time spent with family and friends, and of course the fireworks!  Every year I like to change up some of the food … Read more