BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS

Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a cheesy, savory appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and a bacon cheddar biscuit mix.
Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a cheesy, savory appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and a bacon cheddar biscuit mix. Perfect to serve at any get together.

Sausage balls have been an appetizer that has been around for many years. I remember my mother making them in the 1960’s. During the 1970’s and 1980’s they were served at every party I attended.

They have evolved over the years from the basic Bisquick recipe, are made with different flavored biscuit mixes, and served with dipping sauces. Cream cheese is now an ingredient added to most recipes. Continue reading BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS

ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE PINWHEELS

An easy, cheesy, appetizer loaded with roast beef, garlic and herb spread, smoked cheddar, and spinach, then baked in a buttery crescent dough. So many flavors in this quick and easy to make appetizer. An easy, cheesy, appetizer loaded with roast beef, garlic and herb spread, smoked cheddar, and spinach, then baked in a buttery crescent dough. So many flavors in this quick and easy to make appetizer.

A local deli in my town was well known for their smoke gouda and roast beef sandwiches. I was inspired to create these Roast Beef and Cheese Pinwheels to capture the flavors of that sandwich. Continue reading ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE PINWHEELS

BAKED STEAK IN GRAVY

Baked Steak is the ultimate comfort food. Cubed steak, seasoned and fried to a light brown on each side.  Steaks are arranged in a baking dish and smothered with gravy then baked.

Baked Steak is the ultimate comfort food.

Baked steak in gravy always turns out so tender. My family always requests this at our family Christmas dinner, along with the other meats that we serve. Continue reading BAKED STEAK IN GRAVY

EASY HOLIDAY CAKES FROM A BOX MIX

These Easy Holiday Cakes are elegant looking and delicious, all made by using a box of cake mix and canned frostings.These Easy Holiday Cakes are elegant looking and delicious, all made by using a box of cake mix and canned frostings.

When holiday baking is in full swing, cake mixes are such a lifesaver. The creations you can make with these cake mixes are endless. They always turn out moist and flavorful, which is very important to me. Continue reading EASY HOLIDAY CAKES FROM A BOX MIX

GREENBRIER GARLIC POTATOES

The Greenbrier is a luxury resort located in the Allegheny Mountains near White Sulphur Springs in WV. This recipe is adapted from one of their recipes and will add a flair of elegance to your holiday dinners.

Greenbrier Garlic Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes simmered in heavy cream, with fresh garlic, seasonings, eggs, and fresh parmesan cheese. They are then baked in this creamy sauce.Greenbrier Garlic Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes simmered in heavy cream, with fresh garlic, and seasonings. Eggs and fresh parmesan cheese are added, then baked in this creamy sauce. Continue reading GREENBRIER GARLIC POTATOES

HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST BITES

These cute little Halloween Breakfast Bites are such a fun way to start your day during “spooky season”.  A half size sheet pan is loaded with breakfast meats, veggies, eggs and cheese. It is baked and Halloween shapes are cut out with cookie cutters.

These cute little Halloween Breakfast Bites are such a fun way to start your day during "spooky season"

My family loves to eat crustless egg bites, so I created these Halloween Breakfast Bites one morning.  Children and grandchildren love to eat fun foods. Continue reading HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST BITES

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