Category: Recipes

With the holiday season upon us many goodies are being made, shared and enjoyed. Sometimes when people here fruitcake they run. But this is one that will redefine fruitcake. This has been tested and enjoyed many times by family and I and so I wanted to share it with...

Give this fabulous dessert a try. It’s a nice way to incorporate an in season fruit into the holidays .You may want to give it a try with apples too. You’ll Need 6 medium (6 to 7 ounce) ripe but firm Bosc pears, peeled, halved lengthwise 6 Tablespoons (3/4...

Create this as a gift of serve it to your guests. This recipe is a hit! You’ll Need ½ cup dates, dried, finely chopped 1 egg 1 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 2 cups flour, all-purpose, sifted 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt...

Looking for a unique gift? How about some freshly baked gingerbread? It also works wonderfully as a part of brunch or a dessert to end a meal. You’ll Need ½ cup molasses 1 cup sugar ½ cup butter ½ cup hot water 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons...

This is a wonderful recipe taken from the Three Rivers Cookbook. It’s a fantastic roll to serve as a complement with any holiday  meal.   Yields approximately 36 rolls You’ll Need ¼ cup warm water 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 package dry yeast ½ cup sugar 2 cups lukewarm water...

An easy meal with gourmet taste! You’ll Need ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon dried tarragon ½ teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon  pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder ¾ pound chicken pieces, skin and bone removed Olive oil...

Kale is a great source of calcium. Calcium is a mineral that your body needs to maintain good health. When you cook with foods that contain calcium, calcium is not lost in the cooking process....

I know, I know, taco salads are typically associated with bar food, horrible eating habits, and WAY too much beer!! But that doesn’t mean we can get all the healthy benefits of this super salad … you just have to control consumption. Try this at home … it’s delicious and...

 This recipe can be the focal point of the meal. In addition it provides great food presentation. You’ll Need 6 tomatoes 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic 1/2 pound ground beef Medium pepper, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2/3 cup shredded cheese 1 teaspoon oregano 2 Tablespoon...

Give your eggs some spice! Enjoy this dish as a part of a Southwestern flared brunch. You’ll Need 6 Eggs 2 Tablespoons milk 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 Cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees...

Take advantage of short bursts of exercise and make these bursts happen when dinner is in the oven.  Time to the Table: 1 hour   Yield: 15-18 servings   Preheat the Oven to 350F   For the Sauce You’ll Need: • 1 Pound spicy Italian sausage • 1 Onion,...

This is not a recipe you will have time to make after a typical workday, but when you put it together on the weekend, you will have it to eat all through the week. You’ll Need: ·         1 pound dry red beans ·         1/4 cup olive oil ·         1...