Easy Tomato Soup
In the winter I like to eat a lot of soup and my favorite is tomato. It is creamy and fresh and goes so well with a half a sandwich. In the summer I make this soup with fresh tomatoes … Continue reading
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Turkey Meatballs
Stephen and I both woke up with colds so we are moving pretty slow and really want some comfort food. Turkey meatballs with buttered noodles are a quick and easy meal that I make when things get out of hand … Continue reading
Pumpkin Tartlets
I am really in the mood for Thanksgiving so I thought I would post this cute recipe I have for pumpkin tartlets. Each one is like a mini-pumpkin pie, which has to be healthier than eating a whole pumpkin pie…at … Continue reading
Homemade Ravioli’s For Christmas with Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Parmesan and Ricotta Filling
I was given a kitchen themed bridal shower and one of the best recipes I got was from my friend, Karen, called “Homemade Ravioli’s for Christmas”. It is amazing because it makes A LOT of ravioli…like 100+ little pillows of … Continue reading
Beef Tenderloin in a Phyllo (Kreatopita)
Kreatopita is a Greek meat pie made with ground beef wrapped in sheets of phyllo dough. This Greek classic gets a fancy twist when made with beef tenderloin. It is an elegant dish that I love to serve for guests … Continue reading
Ham Balls: A Pennsylvania Dutch Delicacy
My husband is from Lancaster PA, right in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. One of the delicacies of this generally bland cuisine is ham balls. I tasted my first ham ball about a month ago at my mother-in-laws 60th … Continue reading
Chocolate Syrup: The Sweetness of Life
There is nothing sweeter than homemade chocolate syrup over ice cream. Once you start making your own chocolate syrup you’ll never go back to the stuff in the grocery store. No high fructose corn syrup, no funny preservative, and I … Continue reading
Cut Out Cookies
Sometimes I need a lot of cookies in short order so I use this cut out cookie recipe. They are infinitely adaptable with frosting and flavorings so they can be used for any occasion. Cut Out Cookies Makes 6 dozen … Continue reading
Grandma Anna’s Soft Sugar Cookies
These cookies have been passed down through Stephen’s family from generation to generation. They are the easiest, quickest cookies. If you need a fool proof recipe to feed company or just want something to satisfy your sweet tooth without breaking … Continue reading
Ginger Snaps: The Smell of Christmas in Your Kitchen
I’ll admit it: I don’t like ginger but I love the smell of gingersnaps. The smell of fresh baked gingersnaps just puts me in the mood to hang some Christmas lights and stockings. Stephen loves to eat gingersnaps so he … Continue reading
The Great American Feast 