Every now and then I like to enjoy a good cocktail. Years ago I found a recipe for a Tequila Mojito and have made this cocktail at least once every summer ever since. The key to making a great Tequila Mojito is having fresh mint. Two pots of mint have grown on my deck for…
While browsing though an old magazine a few weeks ago, I noticed a pea salad recipe that looked good to me. I tweaked the recipe to make it my own and the end result is an easy pea salad that I think is quite tasty. Easy Pea Salad I never liked peas until I tried…
Are you a cereal lover? I am and I come by it honestly. My mom and I both could eat cereal for every meal and be happy as clams. Not only is cereal good for breakfast (or dinner in my case on occasion), it also is great for making tasty treats. No Bake Energy bites…
What’s better for a winter meal than soup? To me, it doesn’t have to be winter to enjoy a good bowl of soup. In fact, we enjoy it year-round! My vegetable soup is easy to make and is quite tasty. I can’t believe that it’s taken me 20 years of cooking on my own to…
Many moons ago I attended a cooking class where the chef made her own ice cream and then topped it with a puff pastry cookie. I remember that I liked the cookie better than the ice cream, even though the ice cream was very good. During a recent snow break from work, I recreated the…
Today I’m sharing a family favorite cookie that brings back so many wonderful memories. My grandmother was a wonderful cook and baker. When she came to visit, she would arrive with tin after tin of assorted cookies. The cookie that we most looked forward to eating wasn’t in a tin, it was in a Russell…
Now that it is officially winter, I crave soups and casseroles for dinner. There’s nothing like coming home on a cold winter’s night after a long day at work and enjoying a hot bowl of soup. I like soups that I can make ahead of time and reheat or that I can make in…
Have you done any Christmas baking? I love to bake and especially love to do so during the Christmas season. A cookie exchange is always a fun holiday party and this week I’m joining 29 other bloggers in a Virtual Cookie Exchange hosted by The Everyday Home. My contribution is a family favorite, Iced Ginger…
I’m sharing an appetizer that’s sure to please your family, Pimento Cheese Dip. The combination of cheeses, pimentos, red pepper, with a kick of hot sauce and cayenne makes a dip that’s sure to satisfy hungry appetites before dinner. This dip is great served with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables. …
Pumpkin bars are a great treat to enjoy in the fall. They don’t require a lot of ingredients and they are easy to make. Anytime that I’ve served this easy fall dessert recipe, it has received rave reviews. Doesn’t this look delicious? If you like pumpkin, don’t miss trying my pumpkin honey beer bread and…
Southwestern Spaghetti is a hearty, yet simple casserole that’s sure to satisfy. Spaghetti in a taco seasoned sauce is topped with cheese and baked until golden brown. We’ve enjoyed this dish since I first made it in 2003. Don’t you want to grab a fork and dig in? If you like your food with…
Now that fall is here and the weather is a bit cooler, I’m craving hearty casseroles and soups. One dish on our dinner table this week is Mexican Lasagna, an easy casserole shared by a running friend back in 2005. Mexican Lasagna includes a meat sauce flavored with tomatoes, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning, layered…