This is a very special birthday cake for a very special girl who turned 18 years old. It's not every day that you turn 18 years old, so you need to have a very special cake. Most kids that I know request chocolate as the main ingredient in cookies Continue Reading
Pasta and Bean Soup ( Pasta E Fagioli) with Ham and Escarole
YumHearty 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 Continue Reading
Cranberry Nut Muffins
YumCranberry Nut MuffinsMerry Christmas and a very Happy Healthy Holy New Year! This is my first blog post for 2012 and I am still in the Christmas spirit! Today is still Christmas on some of your calendars and I still have my tree up! Hubs gave Continue Reading
FAST FRIENDLY FUDGE
YumThe 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 Continue Reading
Easy Shortbread Cookies
YumWhen 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 Continue Reading
Cherry Cheesecake & Video
YumThis 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 Continue Reading
Brined Turkey Feast
YumThis was the most delicious turkey that I have ever had, juicy and succulent, not dry at all. Continue Reading
Blueberry Smoothie
YumWe drink a lot of smoothies year round. Hubs makes them for the kids in the am, great way to get them to eat breakfast. Great as an afternoon snack also. There are so many different recipes for smoothies. We use whatever fruit we have on hand, you Continue Reading
Sweet Potato Pie And My Pie Party!!
YumWhen my BFF ( best friends forever, as the kids like to say!) surprised us all with a visit all the way from LA- LA- Land!! I was jumping for joy and planning all kinds of fun and festive things for us to do while she was here! First there was Guys Continue Reading
Easy Christmas Cake
YumFunfetti cake makes a gorgeous Christmas Cake! Sprinkle with powdered sugar makes it look like fresh snow has fallen on the cake! Merry Christmas!Easy Christmas Cake Continue Reading
Cranberry Clementine Almond Bread
YumI have been on a cranberry kick, first the Cranberry Sauce and now this moist delicious Cranberry Bread. I have always thought that another type of berry, okay it's color is blue, has the highest antioxidants than other fruit, but I was wrong, Continue Reading
Wonderful Greek Wedding Soup
YumThis 30 Minute meal is so flavorful! Comfort food at its best!I've watched the Rachael Ray show a couple hundred times and always say to myself, that recipe looks so great and easy, especially the 30 minute meals. I mean come on! She walks you Continue Reading
Easy Maine Chocolate Moose ( Mousse)
YumIn our home, when my children request a dessert, they are appointed to help in creating that dessert. Plus I get to spend quality time with my child and it makes it fun and easier! So, today's requested dessert is Easy Maine Chocolate Moose (Mousse). Continue Reading
Easy Cinnamon Pumpkin Cake Muffins & VIDEO
YumBecause, it was 42 degrees this morning - in October- no way- yes way - I know, I was in shock too, especially after being in Boston this week with 75-degree weather! Because it was so cold I was holding my tea mug just to get my hands Continue Reading
Moore Mojitos
YumMojitos are a great drink with fresh clean ingredientsIn a tall glass, add sugar and juice from 1/2 lime, if you have a muddler- Muddle it, if not, use the handle of a wooden spoon Crush iceMake sure you Continue Reading
Easy Pizza Puffs
YumThese are super easy and super delicious. Next time I am making 2 dozen! Stuff your Pizza Puffs with anything yummy! I used goat cheese, pesto, pepperoni, provolone, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil. Try any combos. Be Continue Reading
Banana Chocolate Nut Bread
YumBanana Chocolate Nut Bread You say Bananas- I say Bananas. Why is it? Sometimes the bananas get scarfed up, sometimes they are left to ripen? Well today I had very ripe bananas and on those days when there is a cool fall-ish summer breeze.... I hear Continue Reading
