This Cherry Cream Puff Ring is a beautiful and elegant dessert that’s perfect for holidays, special occasions, or a memorable Mother’s Day treat.
Inspired by a cherished family recipe, this cream puff ring is made with a light, airy pastry and filled with a creamy pudding mixture, then topped with sweet cherry pie filling. It’s a stunning dessert that looks impressive on any table but is surprisingly simple to make.
Strawberry Crepes with Pastry Cream and Fresh Strawberries are perfect for any breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. These Strawberry Crepes are filled with a homemade pastry cream, fresh strawberries, topped with a delicious strawberry sauce, more strawberries and whipped cream. Continue reading STRAWBERRY CREPES WITH PASTRY CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES
Mini Citrus Bundt Cake with Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sauce is a small dessert with big flavor. This moist, tender cake is baked in a 6-inch round bundt pan and infused with a delicate citrus-vanilla flavor from Fiori di Sicilia. Served with homemade lemon curd and raspberry sauce, it’s an elegant treat perfect for special occasions. Continue reading MINI CITRUS BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CURD & RASPBERRY SAUCE
This homemade hot dog sauce is a recipe creation that Grandpa Bob finally perfected after months of trial and error in our kitchen.
Made with a blend of ground beef, spices, ketchup, and brown sugar, it has the perfect balance of sweet and heat with the texture just right for a hot dog.
The texture reminds everyone of the drive-in hot dogs from years gone by and is perfect to make a West Virginia Slaw Dog. Continue reading HOMEMADE HOT DOG SAUCE BY GRANDPA BOB
Basic Deviled Eggs are a classic side dish that never goes out of style. This simple, old-fashioned recipe has been a favorite in my family for years, made with creamy yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and just the right touch of seasoning.
They are perfect for cookouts, holidays, and family gatherings, and can easily be customized with additions like relish or bacon. If you are looking for an easy, dependable deviled egg recipe that everyone will love, this is the one to make. Continue reading Basic Deviled Eggs Recipe
There is something special about old fashioned dessert bars, especially ones made with a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling.
One of the things I love about these cream cheese dessert bars is how easy they are to make. Many of them start with a cake mix and come together with just a few ingredients, making them perfect for busy days or last minute gatherings.
These simple recipes have been passed down in our family and are still some of the most requested ones at our holiday gatherings and potlucks. Continue reading CREAM CHEESE DESSERT BARS
Berry Lemon Mascarpone Cookie Tart is a rich yet refreshing dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings. This would be great to serve on Mother’s Day.
This beautiful tart starts with a refrigerated sugar cookie dough crust that is layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese, homemade lemon curd, and then topped with a colorful assortment of fresh fruit.
It’s the kind of dessert that feels special without being complicated. Continue reading BERRY LEMON MASCARPONE COOKIE TART
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 slowly until tender and full of flavor.
My family always requests this at our family Christmas dinner, along with the other meats that we serve. It is a simple, hearty dish that has been loved for generations. Continue reading BAKED STEAK IN GRAVY
These Sausage-Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups are a great variation on lasagna. They are easy to serve and the leftovers freeze well.
Sausage-Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups
A mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, egg, baby spinach, and sausage spread on lasagna noodles. They are rolled up, covered with pasta sauce, topped with more cheese and baked. Continue reading SAUSAGE-SPINACH LASAGNA ROLL-UPS
Cucumber and Chickpea Salad is a fresh and colorful summer salad or side dish made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and provolone cheese. It is then tossed in a tangy homemade dressing.
This easy salad is perfect for cookouts, picnics, and light summer meals. It’s packed with flavor, simple to prepare, and always a crowd favorite.
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