Every Christmas I become a Cookie Elf when I bake a bunch of cookies and pack them up as gifts–leaving some in the freezer for our own enjoyment, of course. I have my old standby recipes and some newer, more traditional cookies–but all of them …
My tea party adventures began at Christmas many years ago, when my mother-in-law invited our daughters and me to a Twelve Days of Christmas tea party. That was when I was 31 years old, and it was my first time to attend a formal tea. …
Once Thanksgiving arrives, I gear up for lots of holiday baking. Cookies, breads, cakes, and special desserts–many of which turn into food gifts for loved ones. I love the warm spices that scent the air–cinnamon, peppermint, nutmeg, and cloves. Can a person have too many …
Last year I made homemade Fruit and Nut Mincemeat with dried fruit and nuts (minus the traditional meat), and it turned out so good that it has earned a place in my Old World Christmas Recipes. This is the base recipe for many holiday desserts …
Grandma’s Cracked Sugar Cookies is one of my favorite holiday recipes. I love making them during the Christmas season using holiday sprinkles–but they are delightful any time of year!
I’ve been playing with this recipe for Cheesy Quiche Mini Tarts for several months now and am finally ready to share it with you! Lined with a pie crust and two types of filling, they are a lovely addition to any appetizer, brunch, or tea party menu. Continue reading Cheesy Quiche Mini Tarts
Our youngest daughter first made this Italian Cream Layer Cake as a county fair project years ago. It boasts a tender and moist crumb, and is flavored with chopped pecans and coconut. Covered in a cream cheese frosting, it’s sure to please at your next …
Turkey Tetrazzini with Broccoli is a delicious meal to make after your holiday weekend. This dish is super easy, quite yummy, and a great way to finish off your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers.
This Cream Cheese Pumpkin Roll is perfect for an autumn gathering, whether it’s a potluck harvest dinner, family gathering, or even Thanksgiving. Tender and moist sponge cake rolled up in a whipped cream cheese frosting, it’s so delicious, you’ll be trying to come up with reasons to make this dessert. Continue reading Cream Cheese Pumpkin Roll
Quick and Easy Taco Soup is perfect for a cold autumn night. With ground beef, two types of beans, bell peppers, corn, and tomatoes, it works well for a potluck dinner or to feed a large family.
I absolutely love these Apricot Oat Linzer Cookies made with an oat-pecan-flour dough and apricot jam filling. A wonderful cookie for an autumn tea party or for holiday baking.
These Apricot Ginger Scones are perfect for a fall afternoon tea party. Flavored with bits of dried apricot and freshly grated ginger, they taste lovely with apricot jam, honey, or pear butter. Continue reading Apricot Ginger Scones
Cabbage and Sausage Rigatoni is comfort food, perfect for weeknight dinners. Packed with Italian sausage, cabbage, cannellini beans, and wonderful flavor, it’s a new favorite I will be making often.
As a mom of three daughters, and now four grandchildren, I have made my share of homemade gingerbread houses. This Gingerbread House with Royal Icing goes together easily and will make enough for the house as well as a handful of Gingerbread Men. Continue reading Gingerbread House with Royal Icing