
This is a very moist coffee cake made in a 9-inch springform pan. It comes together quickly and has a nutty, cinnamon sugar topping. It goes perfectly with a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy! Cinnamon Sugar Pecan … Continue reading
If you asked me to describe this salad I would say it tastes like fresh pickles with a Thai twist. Fresh cucumbers are marinated in a sweet, sour, mild hot sauce and then garnished with fresh cilantro. For authentic flavor … Continue reading
I love the smell of food cooking all day in the slow cooker.The challenge is to get the pot roast to taste as good as if you had cooked it on the stove.The secret? Go the extra mile and brown … Continue reading
Let’s ring in the New Year with chocolate! Forget dieting! Most chocolate cookies made with cocoa powder don’t have the rich chocolate flavor that this one does. Who knew you could make cookies with Wilton candy melts!Candy melts, the chocolate … Continue reading
Sometimes the simplest recipes taste the best. When planning menus every item can’t be difficult to make and take a lot of time. You can have Orange Strawberry Salad on your table in less than 10 minutes! The colors are … Continue reading
This is a very moist coffee cake made in a 9-inch springform pan. It comes together quickly and has a nutty, cinnamon sugar topping. It goes perfectly with a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy! Cinnamon Sugar Pecan … Continue reading
During the holidays I love to serve a show stopping dessert that people will rave about long after the meal is over. You know that dessert. The one where you take one bite and are speechless. People ask me, “What … Continue reading
Lee Ruffin, is a pro when it comes to cooking prime rib. He says that he tried many different methods of cooking and different flavor rubs but this recipe is the best. One of his favorite restaurants to eat prime … Continue reading
Honey Roasted Peanut Truffles 16 ounces honey roasted peanuts, crushed1/4 cup pureed bananas (puree in a small blender or mini food processor)2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, melted1/3 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened6 ounces bitter-sweet chocolate bar (I use … Continue reading
The Goodwin Family is ready for cookie decorating! Melting Snowman Cookies are so cute! They are a great family Christmas cookie decorating activity. These cookies are a snap to make using store bought, or “slice and bake” sugar cookies and … Continue reading
When I think about those persons I truly appreciate and want to give a gift, at the top of my list are my children’s teachers and the staff at the schools they attended. I am indebted to them and here … Continue reading
Perfect for any family or holiday meal, these dinner rolls are soft and tender. Their golden color comes from butternut squash. Don’t worry, no peeling or cooking squash in this recipe. The shortcut is baby food! Make sure you purchase … Continue reading
This is a great work night dinner because the chicken thighs cook in less than 30 minutes. Once you master this technique, you can substitute different herbs and create your own signature dish. In place of the thyme and sage; … Continue reading
These spicy crackers are a great appetizer for a party. They pair perfectly with adult beverages. Be careful, they are habit forming! Firecrackers 1 tablespoon Mexican hot chili powder2 tablespoons red chili flakes1/2 cup canola oil1 ounce envelope ranch salad … Continue reading
Delight your family with a spooky treat this Halloween. Dip graham cracker sticks and apple slices into this S’mores flavored peanut butter cream cheese ball shaped and decorated like a spooky skull! S’mores Ball Spooky Skull8 ounces full fat cream … Continue reading
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