Many of the recipes that I create are inspired by my grandchildren.
This recipe for Garlic Lasagna Bread is a great example. Continue reading GARLIC LASAGNA BREAD
Cheesy Spaghetti Pie
Cheesy Spaghetti Pie is an old time recipe that my family loves. It is baked in a deep dish pie pan with a crust of cooked spaghetti, a layer of ricotta cheese, topped with a homemade pasta sauce and covered with mozzarella cheese.
Spicy Beef and 3 Bean Chili.
Spicy Beef and 3 Bean Chili is the ultimate pot of chili with ground beef, spicy seasonings, peppers, onions, tomatoes with jalapenos, 3 kinds of beans, and tomato juice. Slow simmered for hours to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
It is delicious served as lunch, dinner, or at a football party. Serve it on a snowy day, or a day when the leaves are turning colors and falling. Leftover chili can be frozen or eaten on a hot dog, in Tacos in a Bag, or over pasta. Continue reading SPICY BEEF AND 3 BEAN CHILI
Sharing my Potato Ham Broccoli Cheddar Soup to take the chill off of a cold, cold day.
We had our first big snow 2 weeks ago and all I could think about was making soup.
In 2008 I was chosen as a finalist for the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-off Contest. I cannot even express how exciting this was and what an unforgettable experience. My recipe was Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls.
I was chosen as the winner of my category (Breakfast/Brunch) and one of the 5 finalists to win the $1,000,000 dollars! I did not win that, but did receive $5000, a new stove, and so many gift cards. Continue reading MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS
Christmas Sugar Cookies
If you like decorated sugar cookies, you MUST try my Christmas Sugar Cookies.
The local grocery stores have started stocking fresh cranberries so I am taking advantage of it and creating cranberry recipes. These delicious Cranberry Orange Pecan Snickerdoodles are made by starting with a basic snickerdoodle recipe.
I added fresh cranberries, orange zest, and pecans to the dough. After they are baked, dip in melted white chocolate and allow the chocolate to harden. Continue reading Cranberry Orange Pecan Snickerdoodles
Christmas Crescent Appetizer Wreath. The holiday season is here and that means we need to have several quick and easy appetizer recipes available. Continue reading CHRISTMAS CRESCENT APPETIZER WREATH
Homemade Eggnog French Toast is one of our family’s favorite breakfast dishes. It is so simple to make during the holidays, when eggnog is available, but I have created a recipe that will allow you to make it any time of the year.
Thick slices of brioche bread, soaked in a custard made of eggs, eggnog, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt, then fried in butter. It is delicious served warm, with butter, syrup, confectioner sugar, and fresh fruit. Continue reading HOMEMADE EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST