When I worked in Beverly Hills as a medical assistant, my favorite place to eat when I really wanted comforting home-cooked food wasn’t a fancy restaurant. It was the Brighton Cafe. It was a hole in the wall, with the most delicious meatloaf I have ever eaten, stuffed into a baked potato, filled with avocado, …
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Let’s face it, something stuffed is better than flat, especially when it comes to food and desserts! I have been on a stuffed pancake (Ebelskiver) kick! I love my Ebelskiver pan and making the stuffed pancakes is so fun and festive. We had a brunch party and I made blueberry stuffed pancakes, and cherry and …
There is nothing like a juicy, mouth-watering, perfect peach dripping down your chin on a hot summer day. Have you ever picked a bushel of peaches and wondered what to do with so many perfectly sweet and juicy fruits? I can help you with this dilemma…the dessert options are endless! Here you will find such different and …
It’s summer in Maine! Know what that means? Blueberries! A whole state full of them, growing wild everywhere! I live for these days. We pick blueberries on the weekend until we can’t see the sun. Cherishing every single berry, the flavor bursting in your mouth, tastes like the freshest day you have ever had, summer …
When I was a kid, we didn’t have a lot of peanut butter choices, we had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or peanut butter cookies as an option. Now, there are incredible peanut butter dessert choices. No-bake bars, pies, cookies and cakes! I would have gone crazy for a Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar — they …
There are a million and one ways to prepare chicken! There is baked chicken, fried chicken, bbq chicken, boiled chicken, chicken tenders, chicken pot pies, Slow cooked chicken, chicken stews, chicken soups, chicken salad, and the list goes on and on! 25 Best Chicken Recipes But let’s face it, after a long, hard day at …
June brings us warmer, longer days, which draw us outdoors to celebrate with cocktail parties, graduations, weddings, birthday parties and easy get-togethers with friends. Delicious appetizers are a must to satisfy your guests’ appetites before the main course. Finger foods, dippity dips, small bites and nibbles are the perfect starters for any social gathering. Dazzle your guests with …
This post originally aired on Parade Community Table. What’s one to do when they have an abundance of fresh berries? It’s easy to just gobble up the entire container – I know, I’ve done it many times – but wait! Why not bring that berry deliciousness to a whole new level of decadence? From dreamy …
Whether you are hosting a brunch party or serving your family breakfast, these delicious savory breakfast casseroles are a cinch to put together. Healthy and filling, with ingredients such as cheese, sausage or bacon, veggies and, of course, eggs as the main ingredient. Do the prep work the day before, cover with foil and …
Have you ever had one of those days when you just need a piece of chocolate…….NOW!!?? Well, I think I have those days mostly everyday! If you have a bag of chocolate chips lying in your pantry, you may want to check out these 29 Chocolate Chip Desserts. WARNING! Do not, I repeat Do Not …
This post originally aired on Community Table, Parade.com I have gathered the best chili recipes to warm your bellies! There are so many types of chili, with or without beans, spicy or mild. These recipes are perfect for any occasion–for parties or just when you want some delicious home cooking. Serve them over your favorite …
This 16 Perfectly Delicious Pound Cakes post originally aired on Parade Community Table. I am a contributor for Parade and appreciate you visiting my blog! CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE~ This is an amazingly moist pound cake. Serve with berries and cream, or by itself. Get the recipe here. Pound cakes are very simple to make. It’s …