Has it ever happened to you that while cooking, you got a lovely epiphany that you are short an ingredient? An

It's been a heavy winter! So. Much. Snow. The white Christmas was very beautiful but after that, we are ready

Crunchy, so flavorful, and loaded with crab meat! The salad is perfect for any occasion or just a simple famil

This beautiful and festive - yet so simple - appetizer is here for you just in time for that New Year’s

These Oreo Truffles are very rich in taste and look just stunning. They may be decorated to match any holiday

This was one of my mother’s favorite cookie recipes. She made these cookies for major holidays, and alwa

This Shuba recipe glides through generations for its tradition, diverse flavors and design. The salad is not f

This bright and colorful salad, with some late-season harvested fruit, is so easy to make but is terrific. It

I prefer homemade ranch. I am sharing this recipe with you all, so you may enjoy this tasty and fresh dressing

What is there not to love about fresh, delicious and beautiful fruit salad? Loaded with nutrients and vitamins

These beauties are crunchy, soft and incredibly delicious. They are super fun and easy to make but melt so qui

Ever wondered about homemade condiments? With as simple as this mayonnaise is, we all should. And as always ho

This one adds a nice touch to Thanksgiving and Christmas. I usually make them for a decorative topping on dess

Cold, smooth and sweet with a lemon kick and loads of flavor will make a perfect Thanksgiving pie. Or at least

There are many different varieties of this salad. Some people add peas or beans. We like the simple original v

The other day my daughter, Angela, told me, "Mom, I've tried several different desserts made with pumpkin and

With cold days approaching, we look forward to braving them out with a cup of hot coffee. Especially early mor

We all know the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana is super delicious! So much so that it became a popular copycat whe

This cake recipe is my very own made up recipe; a baker's creation. I made it a several times to tweak the ing

Need a snappy dinner idea? I've got a wonderful dish for you today that goes along with any main side such as

I absolutely love apple pie with French Vanilla ice cream. Who doesn't? This apple crisp is very similar in ta

Meanwhile, in zucchini-land, these little treats are baking! They are so quick and easy to make but are unbeli

We are overloaded with carrots and zucchini in my garden this year. So, I thought I'd play with them and creat

This is a simple and easy idea, but this breakfast croissan'wich makes for a very scrumptious morning gourmet

How can you not know how to prepare bacon? It sounds too easy, just fry it up in a pan! But sometimes, if you

This is a familiar dish to most people, as pierogies are becoming a favored food in multicultural cuisines. Yo

The first time we tried these stuffed shells, they were an instant hit. Everyone fell in love with the savory

I’ve had many readers ask: “Why do I soak and rinse meat before cooking?” Soaking meat does not remove o

S'mores are one of the best things about summer. Who doesn't agree? But when the warm summer days come to an

It may be convenient to grab ready-made sugar cookie dough at the grocery store when planning a quick dessert.

Meet the chicken nugget's fancy cousin! These tasty things are literally one of the easiest things you can eve

I've been making this Braised Cabbage recipe for 18 years now and it stays solid on our family's favorites lis

Some of the best recipes out there are age-old, traditional ones. This is one such beloved recipe that passes

Aren't these just gorgeous? We think so. No, they are not cherries, the fruit, but rather a sweet dessert made

If you followed me throughout my blogging journey, you might have picked up on our love of chocolate... I just

The first day of summer has come and gone and grilling season is in full swing! One of the joys of summer -