Looking for a non-alcoholic punch for a shower or luncheon? We have one that we love. You can change this up by adding an ice ring made with ginger ale and layered with fruit and mint leaves. A simpler version for a smaller crowd would be ice cube trays filled with ginger ale and an… Continue reading Vanilla Almond Iced Tea
Peanut Butter Tart (Pie)
July 4th 2009 will forever be etched in my mind. God Bless America and God Bless this Peanut Butter Tart. I received Wife of the Year because of this find. Guests come in from out of town and wa-la, a not good, but great pie makes its way to the fridge. Juliet brings one of… Continue reading Peanut Butter Tart (Pie)
Chocolate Chess Pie
Think Buttermilk or Chess Pie with chocolate. My first love is a good cake or pie. Kendra is the queen and very accomplished cookie maker. I have made this Choclate Chess Pie countless times and have served it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. The recipe is from a very old cookbook, Lone Star… Continue reading Chocolate Chess Pie
Marinated Green Beans
Healthy can be yummy! Lyn served these at a party as an appetizer. She was gracious enough to share her recipe and it has been a great addition to several menus. I love the color, the crunch, and the simplicity. Green beans a finger food? Why not. Using a wire wisk, mix the 4 ingredients well. 1/2 cup… Continue reading Marinated Green Beans
Candied Bacon
Oh, Bacon. How much do I love you? (So much.) I don't remember making this for the first time, but I've made it many times since. People go crazy over it, and it's hysterical since it has two ingredients. Please make this immediately. You won't regret it. Even your skinny friends will eat a ton!… Continue reading Candied Bacon
Javanese Salmon
This recipe comes from an old restaurant called Saucebox in Portland, Oregon. I got it when my friend Iva-Marie had the chutzpah to ask for it at the restaurant. Then somebody wrote into Bon Appetit asking for the recipe, and it was very popular on Epicurious for years. And it's my favorite way to serve… Continue reading Javanese Salmon
Green Chili Pork Tenderloin/Stew
Winter can bring out some of the best recipes. My friend Tami shared this with me. I always thought it would be HER dish I would love to taste. I put on my big girl britches and made it. It is a new family favorite. The pork cooks all day.....my house smelled like I had been cooking… Continue reading Green Chili Pork Tenderloin/Stew
Simple White Wine Sangria
A good neighbor always has a good sangria recipe. Thanks to Kenda for running this over on a hot Summer day. I immediately knew that this chic knows her sangria. I have made this 6-7 times and it does get a blue ribbon. I have doubled this recipe on several occasions making it with the… Continue reading Simple White Wine Sangria
Bing Cherry Mojitos
At an annual party we attend every year, there is a signature cocktail. Thank goodness for Martha Stewart. I love her ideas....from afar! But, she made my party an A+ with the below cocktail. She made this on one of her holiday shows the day of my party. I'm not scared...I made it and loved… Continue reading Bing Cherry Mojitos
Giant Chocolate-Toffee Cookies
These are so good! I made them for my annual cookie exchange one year, and so they hold a special place in my heart. 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butte 1 3/4 cups (packed)… Continue reading Giant Chocolate-Toffee Cookies
