Oh pierogi, how can a little piece of dough stuffed with potato and cheese taste so darn good? I've had a hankerin' for the eastern european potato dumpling since I was a bridesmaid for a good friend that I had met through work. At her fabulous wedding buffet there was pan after pan of delicious Pierogies that her Mom and Aunties had lovingly handmade. It was a family … [Read more...]
Onion Cheese Bites – Easy and Delicious Appetizer
Here we are less than two weeks before Christmas day and time is flying. Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that time actually speeds up this time of year? Well, not really, but it sure does seem like it. I must confess that I love Christmas. I love the crafting and the cooking and all the little touches that make the season special. I remember one year not so … [Read more...]
Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have a confession to make. I am a lazy baker. I feel so much better now that you all know this about me. You still love me, right? I knew you would! I recently sent my husband to the store to get snacks to take to a friends house for our weekly Bronco Football gathering. He chose Halloween sugar cookies, which were fine, but he made the huge mistake of confessing … [Read more...]
Easy and Delicious Meatballs
There's nothing like a great meatball to take boring, everyday, run of the mill ground beef to a whole new level! Not only are meatballs delicious, they are versatile. Spaghetti and meatballs, meatballs and gravy served with mashed potatoes, meatballs with marinara sauce and salad, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. They're certainly a favorite at our … [Read more...]
Favorite Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
My family loves cookies. In fact we have never met a cookie we didn't like. Snickerdoodles, shortbread, raisin, sugar, you name it, we like it! Of all the cookies in the world, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip are the all time favorite. I can't even begin to guess just how many times we have made this recipe. It's probably ten's of thousands. I have been baking this cookie long before I … [Read more...]
Stuffed French Toast – Night Before Recipe
One of my favorite ways to entertain during the holiday season is to have friends over for breakfast or brunch! A couple of years ago, we hosted a Christmas Eve breakfast that really stands out in my mind. Our house was full of friends, laughter, and children bursting with excitement! After some yummy food, we headed to a nearby farm for a horse drawn sleigh ride. The snow was … [Read more...]
‘Tis The Season…For Sharing Recipes!
By Ann ‘Tis the season…for fattening, flavorful, festive foods, that is, and imperfect women everywhere are glad for it. I am planning on indulging over the next few weeks, and I hope you are too. Why, I am already part way through a bag of chocolate-covered caramels as I write this! This week, I will be enjoying the great feast with lots of extended family at my sister’s … [Read more...]
Barbie Cake 101 – It’s Easier Than You Think!
There is nothing quite like the look of joy on a Barbie-loving little gal's face when she is presented with her very own Barbie Doll birthday cake. Let me first tell you that I have made more of these cakes then I can possibly count. I started long before I had a little gal of my own and I am still making them today. Well, not today, but I did last weekend! A friend of my … [Read more...]
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
When it comes to comfort food, Chicken Pot Pie certainly tops the chart. Tender chicken, gravy, peas, carrots, and potatoes all packaged together in the perfect flaky pie crust. Yum! Interestingly enough, when I was a kid our chicken pot pie wasn't homemade. It was those little frozen Swanson deals, but still special none the less. It was pretty much the only frozen or … [Read more...]
Not Your Momma’s Sweet Potatoes
Last year I signed up for a weekly delivery of fresh organic veggies. I found myself in a bit of a fixing-dinner-slump and I wanted some inspiration. I have to say it's been wonderful. That box of fresh wholesome goodness is like having a mini-Christmas each and every week. What can I say? It's the simple things in life that excite me! All the food is locally grown, seasonal, … [Read more...]