Holiday
Raspberry White Chocolate Scones with Raspberry Butter
Love is in the air and so is the scent of delicious scones. Get your Valentine’s Day started on a sweet note with a batch of fluffy, heart-shaped scones. Rolled and cut or patted into shapes, scones can be made in a multitude of flavors. Pair them with jam and butter or a compound butter […]
Black Eyed Peas, Please!
It’s tradition in my family to ring in the New Year with a round of black eyed peas. This Southern comfort food is the centerpiece of a meal that can include pork, corn bread, and collard greens or cabbage. The first meal served in the New Year, it is thought to bring prosperity. But do […]
Merry Christmas
Holiday Leftover Ideas {Kitchen Tips Tuesday}
If your family is like mine, you look forward to a mouth-watering feast on Christmas Day with your table piled high with an abundance of food. We always have plenty for the big day with lots of leftovers to enjoy later. What’s the best way to take advantage of your leftover abundance? Here are some […]
Five Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Looking for a great appetizer with a healthy flair? Look no further than this festive, fruity recipe! You can have the simple, healthy Five Fruit Salsa or kick it up a tasty notch by adding the Cream Cheese Sauce. Your choice! Five Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Tortilla Chips Ingredients: Choose Five Fruits to make 5 […]
Give the Gift of BIG Christmas Cookies
One of my favorite things about the Christmas season is the emphasis on giving. I love to give! We find all kinds of great causes to help and just love looking for opportunities to reach out to others. Our family would give gifts to everyone if we could. But in reality, our resources only go […]
Making Your Own Dried Cranberries {Kitchen Tip Tuesday}
Cranberries are a great seasonal addition to holiday cooking. The festive color and flavor of dried cranberries will kick up your recipes this holiday season. Your guests will be amazed. Making dried cranberries is easier than you think. Don’t be intimidated, just give it a try. Here’s how. Ingredients 1 lb. fresh cranberries 1 cup […]
Helpful Holiday Foods for Hungry Families (and Christmas Parties)
When I look at the kitchen calendar in December, it’s all there. Holiday gatherings and children’s Christmas programs are penned in, permanently. My grocery list contains ingredients for upcoming potlucks and parties, and every time I glance sideways at social media, new and improved recipes pop up on Pinterest. In addition to cooking for special […]
Candy With a Crust ~Pecan Pie
Pecan pie is an overly sweet, crunchy, gooey centered wonder that contains nearly as many calories per slice as an entire Christmas meal dinner plate mounded high with ham or turkey and all the trimmings. It’s an over-the-top end, to an over-the-top meal. And, a good pecan is worth every calorie. Confession: Pecan Pie used to […]