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 and a new stove. Continue reading MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS
Mini Citrus Bundt Cake with Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sauce is a perfect small dessert with lots of big flavor.
Peanut Butter Candy Bite Cookie Bars
Peanut Butter Candy Bite Cookie Bars are a rich, gooey, treat loaded with peanut butter and bite size pieces of candy. The bottom crust is a peanut butter cookie dough, bite size candies arranged on top, covered with remaining cookie dough and drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. 
One of my favorite go to recipes is the one I have for this
Honey Pecan Rotisserie Chicken Salad. I have been making this one for about 20 years and am anxious to share it with you. Chicken salad is so refreshing and with warmer weather coming, I am ready to make it almost weekly. Continue reading HONEY PECAN ROTISSERE CHICKEN SALAD
Decorated Sugar Cookies are the favorite of many Easter Treats my grandchildren love. One of my daughters hosted a large Easter Egg Hunt at her home along with a fishing derby and fish fry. They have a beautiful, large lake on their property. Everyone brought Easter Treats, and the weather was perfect with beautiful sunshine. Continue reading EASTER TREATS FOR GRANDKID’S EGG-HUNT
This is a dessert that my mother made frequently when I was growing up. I had never made it before this week. As a matter of fact, I did not even realize that I had the recipe. I found it in a folder of old recipes last week-end. This Cherry Cream Puff Ring holds many special memories for me.
This Almond Berry Tiara Cake with Fresh Raspberry Sauce is a beautiful springtime dessert that I am happy to share. Continue reading ALMOND BERRY TIARA CAKE with FRESH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Loaded Quiche with Cheddar Jalapeno Tater Tot Topping
Cheese Spaghetti Pie
They are actually a remake of a recipe for lemon cream cheese bars that I have been making about 30 years. The original recipe was on the side of a cake box. I still make them frequently and was thinking of that recipe again last week. I decided to change a few ingredients and created lime cream cheese cake bars. Continue reading LIME CREAM CHEESE CAKE BARS- ST PATRICK’S DAY