Caprese salad goes back century’s as a staple appetizer for many Italian families, but it was not until the 1950’s, when on the isle of Capri, it was served to an Egyptian king. Most of the time, the presentation includes layering large slices of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves around a platter and topping with…
Spanish Style Shrimp
If you like garlic, butter, shrimp and a little kick…this recipe is for you. It is one of my favorite appetizers and is such a simple recipe! Thanks to my mom who gave me a fun cookbook centered all around appetizers and dips for parties. The first Christmas that I was in charge of cooking…
Cream of Mango Soup
I am going to start off with….I know this sounds rather weird – Cream of Mango Soup??? Really???The answer is yes! yes! yes! This is so refreshing and perfect for summer. It involves so little time to put together and pairs nicely with a refreshing salad. I will say that this soup alone does not…
Sauteed mushrooms in Collard Greens
It’s Time to Try a New Side This dish was made for the Thanksgiving meal featured this last fall. It is a nice side dish that adds that extra something special to your table. I know that there are thoses who are not big mushroom fans, so this may not be the side dish…
Roasted Root Vegetables
It’s time to get back to basics on this easy to prepare side dish. Root vegetables get their name because they grow underground and are essentially, the root to the plants growing on the surface. Some of the most well known root vegetables are potatoes, carrots, beets, parsnips, radishes, rutabaga and celery root. Some root…
Chocolate Layer Cake with Raspberry Ganache
It’s birthday time…bring on the candles, cake, balloons and everyone to our house!!! Oh, it’s not my birthday, but that kind of makes it more special because it’s time to make a cake! And not just any cake, but a piece of chocolate heaven, layered with more chocolate and then topped with…you guessed it…chocolate. Oh,…
Garlic Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
What would your Thanksgiving be like without a biscuit?! On second thought, let’s not think about that right now and let’s think of how wonderful your meal will be with one of these tasty biscuits on your plate. This biscuit was originally discovered when invited to a soup and bread dinner where it was bring…
Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
My big Thanksgiving feast last year only added to my inspiration for creating the website. The table looked wonderful, my cooking skills had improved enough to conquer a big meal and somewhere in the back of my mind, I think I knew these recipes would make it out for the for the rest of the world…
Home Made Chicken Noodle Soup
It seems like just instinct…the weather starts getting a little cooler…or you look up and realize it is time to switch the calendar to October…and it’s when you realize – it has become fall. Your weekends are filled with enjoying every last day that might be above freezing. Usually at apple orchards or vineyards watching…
Cider Brined & Glazed Turkey
I had the pleasure of enjoying two Thanksgivings last year. One in the Twin Cities and one in my hometown. The one in the Twin Cities was a large pot luck with many people and LOTS of food. The one in my home town involved me creating the menu and really getting to try some…
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