Chocolate Irish Cream Truffles

Chocolate Irish Cream Truffles

I love chocolate candy, especially Dove dark chocolate and chocolate truffles. Last year I made my own truffles for the first time and was amazed at how easy they were to prepare. And so delicious! These Chocolate Irish Cream Truffles are right up there on 

Favorite French-Style Recipes

Favorite French-Style Recipes

Entertaining guests is one of my favorite things to do, especially when those guests are family. My favorite cuisines are Italian, Mexican, and German, but I also enjoy making French dinners. Below are some of my Favorite French-Style Recipes that include appetizers, breads, main dishes, 

French Chocolat Chaud

French Chocolat Chaud

I’ve seen recipes for this many years now and finally made French Chocolat Chaud this past month. If you love chocolate, I encourage you to give this one a try. Intense, rich, and quite heavenly.

Apple Caramel Delight Cheesecake

Apple Caramel Delight Cheesecake

I like to make this Apple Caramel Delight Cheesecake in the autumn when I want something extra special to serve my family. My husband loves this recipe. Creamy cheesecake lined with a buttery, pecan crust and topped with a delightful apple caramel topping. So yummy! 

Ham and Asparagus Quiche

Ham and Asparagus Quiche

This Ham and Asparagus Quiche is perfect for a weekend brunch or a simple evening meal in the spring or summer. Pair it with a fresh green salad and breadsticks or with fresh fruit and muffins or scones.

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

It’s no secret that I love chocolate candy, especially Dove Dark Chocolate and Chocolate Truffles. One of my favorite truffles is made by Russell Stover, but it’s hard to find them. This year, I decided to try and make my own, and they didn’t turn 

Elderberry Wine-Poached Pears with Chantilly Cream

Elderberry Wine-Poached Pears with Chantilly Cream

Elderberry Wine-Poached Pears with Chantilly Cream is an excellent choice when you want a simple, yet elegant dessert worthy of Christmas, an anniversary, or a celebratory birthday.

French Chicken Stew (Coq au Vin)

French Chicken Stew (Coq au Vin)

This past fall I finally tried my hand at making French Chicken Stew, otherwise known by some as Coq au Vin. Coq au Vin was first made popular by Julia Child in her cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Creamy New York-Style Cheesecake

Creamy New York-Style Cheesecake

I made this Creamy New York-Style Cheesecake for Christmas this year and my family went wild. My husband loved it so much he fussed when I tried to share slices of it with our family. But he survived. Good food is meant to be shared. 

Chicken Florentine with Bow Ties

Chicken Florentine with Bow Ties

Chicken Florentine with Bow Ties is a yummy recipe to make for your family when you’re craving something creamy and delicious. A perfect weeknight dinner with a little pizzazz!