Caramel Pecan Cookies

Caramel Pecan CookiesThese might seem a little involved to make but they are worth it. Crust:Ingredients for Basic...

Tortilla Chicken Bake

This is a wonderful way to use up leftover chicken. I can assure you there will be no leftovers with this one!Ingredients:2...

Slow Cooked Brisket

Barbecue BrisketThis is a great recipe for a crowd!1 (5-pound) brisket1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon...

Simple Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail served in a pretty stemmed dish is a classic first course for a festive dinner party. This one is easy to...

Toffee Almond Sandies

This is an easy, large recipe that can be cut in half but, left complete, it is a great one for a cookie exchange or to...

Lemon Sugar Cookies

I owe Judy credit for this recipe.  I wanted to make her Jello Sugar Cookies and had the butter and sugar mixed together...

Cranberry Waldorf Jello

This jello salad can replace the cranberry sauce that goes with your turkey. It does not run all over your plate like some...

Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Sauce

Baking gingerbread fills the home with the aromas of the season.  Topped with warm lemon sauce and whipped cream...this...

Cheese Puffs

These tender little savory puffs are a tasty addition to your party menu. They are quick and easy to make and can be served...

Cherry Squares

I got this recipe more than 25 years ago from a sweet elderly neighbor and it has become a yearly must for our family ....

Seafood Salsa

Here's another take on chips and salsa just in time for all those holiday parties.2 cups salsa - purchased or home made1/2...

Caramel Popcorn Twists

My sister Norma told me that I had to try this recipe..'addictive' she said. Is that good I wondered:) But I couldn't pass...

Hazelnut Rounds

This hazelnut shortbread cookie recipe is a souvenir of my high school cooking class...rather a long time ago.  I have...

Pecan Raisin Tarts

Whether you call them butter tarts, raisin tarts or pecan tarts . . . doesn't really matter . . . the melt-in-your mouth...

Italian Breakfast Sandwich

This is an open faced sandwich with some interesting ingredients that work together well. You can assemble it any way you'd...

Barbecued Salmon

We have been enjoying this basted barbecued Salmon since we've been married. This was my mom-by-loves recipe...

Chocolate Mousse

Never fail chocolate mousse...that is what I would call it. But it is also known as the 'church mousse'...since I became...

Baked Peach Dessert

Warm peaches with a light crumb topping is the perfect treat when you are craving a comfort dessert. Ingredients:6 cups...

Crab Rolls

With shorter days and cooler temperatures, we are spending more time indoors at this time of year...and appetizers fresh...

Salisbury Steak

This is an old recipe I changed many years ago by using cream of mushroom soup instead of onion soup. It is a quick, simple...

Banana Hazelnut Split Cake

After enjoying a version of this cake at my friend Janet's place several times...I re-created it in my kitchen.  It...

Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Tarts

This is as much a serving idea as it is a recipe.I purchased a mini cheesecake pan with twelve 1/3 cup portion removable...

Chunky Guacamole

This recipe was given to me by my daughter-in-law. She says that chopping the avocado instead of mashing it is the key...

Apple Hazelnut Pancakes

We have several walnut and hazelnut trees at my parents property and usually end up with more nuts than we can use. Often...

Pear Bread

This is a delicious sweet bread to serve up at a brunch.It's a wonderful treat anytime..just add a slice of cheese and a...

Fish Tacos

We enjoy fish tacos and find this an easy way to bump up the flavour of white fish.You don't need to make the Hot hot sauce...

Bran Muffins

When I'm hungry for bran muffins, this is the recipe I turn to.Be sure to read the recipe first as the method varies slightly...

Raisin Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread -- Gluten Free

A dear reader of this cooking blog sent me an e-mail asking if I couldn't come up with a gluten free version of Raisin Cinnamon...

Cranberry Orange Scones

Much like the scones served at a popular tea shop in our town, these scones are flaky, moist and delicious.  Cranberry...