Since this website went live this week, I have heard the same question a few times…What made you decide to do this? The Simple Answer is that I love cooking! But more than that, I love sharing that love of cooking with friends and family. From creating menu’s for birthdays, dinner parties or a nice…
Year: 2011
Poppy Seed Cookies
Another favorite growing up was the other chocolate star or Hershey Kiss topped cookie around Christmas time was Poppy Seed Cookies. This treat, along with the Peanut Blossoms, were always the cookies that multiple batches were necessary for the season. The dryer shortbread style cookie is perfectly complimented by the wonderful sweetness of the chocolate….
Bacon Wrapped Herb Stuffed Turkey
If you were raised like I was, you probably already know that everything is better with bacon and conversely bacon makes everything better. Much to my chagrin, I have recently realized that that is not always true…I can say that I am not a fan of bacon in my chocolate—-or maybe I just haven’t been…
Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
There is just something about when I get to turn the calendar month to September and the temps begin to drop and the leaves start to turn beautiful colors that makes me soooo excited to cook anything that screams fall. One Sunday evening, that anything became Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. I will admit, I…
JoAnn’s Peanut Blossoms
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without some cookies and every year there were two cookies that would be have more than one or two batches made throughout the season. JoAnn’s Peanut Blossoms and Poppy Seed Cookies. Both simple and with a chocolate star and both somewhat addictive. Look out tummy ache…here we come. JoAnn’s Peanut Blossoms…
Spinach & Asiago Frittata
Whether you are looking for a recipe to cook for a simple or formal brunch, this recipe will not disappoint. It is simple to put together, you can sip some coffee while it’s baking and your family or guests will not leave a speck behind. This recipe can be made exact to ingredients or is…
Nonna’s Biscotti
I know I’m not the only one to say this, but life can get really, really busy sometimes. Between friends, family, two jobs, the holidays and this lovely Minnesota winter we have been having this year, it can be hard to find a moment to stand still and enjoy and appreciate everything that has happened…
Focaccia Bread with Sauteed Red Onion
I believe one of the most wonderful scents in the world is the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. It will always feel like home and like any successful cooking experiment, will give me a wondrous sense of accomplishment. I’ll be honest, though, that sense of accomplishment is nothing next to seeing others…
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