A treat I am making for hostess gifts this year is a recipe from Marilyn, a friend from forever ago and a really great cook. All of her recipes are keepers. (more…)
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Caramel Apple Cream Cake
In October, I always host a birthday dinner for a friend that has been a tradition going back decades. I am always happy to have October as my month to host the group. For dessert, I served an Apple Cream Cake, which was a hit. (more…)
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS CASSEROLE
I found this recipe in a recent Southern Celebrations Autumn magazine (which, by the way, has a lot of great recipes in it as well as fall decorating inspiration…worth picking up), (more…)
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE TRIFLE
This dessert should be made at least 8 hours in advance, which is why it is a favorite of mine for a dinner party. Also, guests can serve themselves when they are ready. I make my own bundt cake for the trifle, but a purchased pound cake (more…)
SNICKERDOODLES
This weekend, I baked a batch of old-fashioned goodness… Snickerdoodles. (more…)
MOUNDS BARS
Since Sunday was Mother’s Day, I decided to make my mother’s favorite bar recipe, Mounds Bars, to take to the cabin. She made these often for many of the weekends at the lake during my childhood. It seemed fitting to have them this year as a tiny reminder (more…)
Caramels
This is now the only candy I make for the holidays. All others (more…)
Cookie Brittle
This is a quick “cookie” and a crowd pleaser. It is a good one for gift giving because it is so delicious and so quick to make. It also packs (more…)
Roll-Out Sugar Cookies
For my family, sugar cookies in all the familiar shapes are a must. We love them as is, but a simple powdered sugar frosting tinted in Christmas colors is often added. This year I will be (more…)
Scandinavian Almond Bars
The flavors of this cookie are very reminiscent of many treats from our Scandinavia background and delicious enough (more…)