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.
This Spicy Beef and 3 Bean Chili is the kind of hearty, homemade chili I start craving as soon as the weather turns cool. It is made with ground beef, onions, bell peppers, three kinds of beans, tomatoes with jalapeños, chili seasonings, and tomato juice, then slowly simmered until all those flavors come together.
It has just the right amount of heat for our family, but it is easy to adjust if you prefer a milder chili.
My husband usually requests a pot as soon as we have our first stretch of cooler weather. I created this recipe many years ago, and it has become one of our favorite fall and winter meals. I have also shared it with many friends over the years, and they tell me their families love it too. Continue reading SPICY BEEF AND 3 BEAN CHILI
Potato Ham Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Potato Ham Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a hearty, creamy soup made with tender potatoes, broccoli, savory ham, and cheddar cheese. It is an easy old-fashioned comfort food that makes a satisfying meal on a chilly fall or winter day.
This is one of those soups that is filling enough to serve as a meal, especially with a loaf of crusty bread, crackers, or warm rolls alongside it. Continue reading POTATO HAM BROCCOLI CHEDDAR 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.
Cranberry Orange Pecan Snickerdoodles
If you love a classic snickerdoodle, you are going to love this festive twist. These Cranberry Orange Pecan Snickerdoodles have everything I love about a traditional snickerdoodle—soft centers, lightly crisp edges and that familiar cinnamon-sugar coating—with the addition of tart fresh cranberries, bright orange zest and crunchy pecans.
After baking, the bottoms of the cookies are dipped in melted white chocolate, adding just the right amount of sweetness and making these cookies especially pretty on a holiday cookie tray.
The combination of cranberry, orange, pecan and cinnamon makes these cookies perfect for fall and holiday baking. They are just as delicious alongside a cup of coffee or tea as they are packed into a Christmas cookie tin for sharing. 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
I am sharing a recipe for this savory TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA that I created for the Cape Cod Select Holiday Blogger Recipe Challenge several years ago. It was the perfect time to use some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and the beautiful cranberries.
A crostata is baked on a baking sheet with the edges of the dough folded up over the filling.
I used a refrigerated pie crust that made it so easy. A filling made with butter, leftover turkey, frozen cranberries, apples, onion, fontina cheese, and some warm spices was perfect. Continue reading TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA