I love Valentine’s Day and all of the sweet, mushy things that go with it. The Valentine’s Day treats are one of the best things.
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. 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.
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 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.
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
SUGAR PLUM DREAMS
Sugar Plum Dreams
Sugar Plum Dreams are a soft butter cookie infused with the unique flavor of Fiori Di Sicilia extract and cooked plums, then rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked. Add a drizzle of mascarpone cheese to complete the holiday flavor combination.
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, and seasonings. Eggs and fresh parmesan cheese are added, then baked in this creamy sauce. Continue reading GREENBRIER GARLIC POTATOES
BUTTERSCOTCH PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES
The beauty of fall is all around us, and that means cookie baking season is in full swing.
These Butterscotch Pumpkin Spice Cookies are a basic cookie dough filled with butterscotch and pumpkin spice morsels. The flavors blend so perfectly and capture the feeling of fall. Continue reading BUTTERSCOTCH PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES
STREUSEL TOPPED CRANBERRY EGGNOG CAKE BARS
This is an easy and delicious recipe to get your holiday baking started. Last year at the end of the holiday season I had some eggnog and some cranberries leftover so this recipe for Streusel Topped Cranberry Eggnog Cake Bars was created. Continue reading STREUSEL TOPPED CRANBERRY EGGNOG CAKE BARS
HALLOWEEN CHEX MIX
This yummy, easy to make, Halloween Chex Mix is always a hit with our family and friends.
A combination of Chex cereal, Gardetto’s Original Snack Mix, cashews, yogurt pretzels, and a variety of candies make this Halloween Chex Mix the perfect treat. Continue reading HALLOWEEN CHEX MIX