Hearty winter soup is this Pasta Fagioli Soup with Ham and Escarole. This is a whole-meal soup that draws its hearty peasant flavor from beans, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, ham, tiny pasta, and escarole. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is a delicious addition over the soup. February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day! I had …
When you are having a Girls Night Out with lots of dancing and singing and delicious food, make sure to include this delicious Artichoke Spinach Cream Cheese Dip! I was so lucky to be invited to a Girls Night out for my birthday. I made my cherry cheesecake ( see recipe index) and …
Delicious bakery-style Cranberry Nut Muffins are full of whole cranberries and crunchy nuts! This simple-to-make muffin recipe is always a favorite! Cranberries – and nuts – add such a bright, juicy flavor to so many delicious baked treats during the fall and winter – especially during the holidays! And these Cranberry Nut Muffins most certainly showcase the best combination …
The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap I signed up for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap with cookieswap@loveandoliveoil.com with Lindsay and Julie. It is a secret Santa style swap- so I am not supposed to contact my matches until after the swap! Lindsay and Julie told me not to ruin the surprise. I am terrible …
The Best Fudge Recipe! It’s easy and delicious! Makes great gifts! This month’s Crazy Cooking challenge is…….drum roll……you guessed it FUDGE!! Oh fudge! In case you aren’t familiar with the Crazy Cooking Challenge, you are supposed to use a recipe from another blogger, so I asked all my foodie friends for their favorite fudge recipe …
When I think of Christmas, I think of going to the Murphy’s home on Christmas day and eating Kris’ amazing shortbread cookies. They disappear very quickly so you have to act fast! They are absolutely my favorite cookie ever! I asked Kris for her recipe and she was so kind to share it with me. …
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! I RETURNED HOME FROM WORK TO A GIFT FROM MY WONDERFUL FRIEND LILY BELLE….THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET OF ROSES THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN! THANK YOU LILY! i MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! Print Recipe
This is my favorite cheesecake recipe because it is relatively simple and doesn’t have a lot of steps. It is very festive for the holidays and everybody loves cheesecake! This recipe is from my dear friend, Sandi Roman, she is such a great cook! She brought this to our home for Christmas Eve dinner many, …
This was the most delicious turkey that I have ever had, juicy and succulent, not dry at all.
Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) package elbow macaroni or any other pasta of your liking 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided Preparation Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm. …
Print Recipe Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients: 1 package dry yeast 4 1/2 cups(630 g) white flour 1 cup lukewarm milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup raisins Milk 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Stir the yeast into 1/4 cup warm water …