Not your everyday run of the mill pie. This is dreamy rich & good! Be sure to serve with strong coffee, tea or a tall glass of cold milk.

1 Pre-baked 9-inch pie shell
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup pure maple syrup (better syrup makes for a better pie)
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners’ […]

Why homemade? Because it’s so much better than the canned stuff. The canned stuff is good enough but why not give it a whirl? You’ll dazzle your holiday guests when you present this.

4 12-oz. bags cranberries
3 cups white sugar
3+ cups cold water
2 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin (Knox brand is good)

In a 4 - 5 quart […]

If I can take a baking shortcut, I will - hence the jar of banana baby food. May sound odd, but it works. My sister’s family awaits her annual baking of this each holiday season, but don’t wait for a holiday - enjoy anytime.
1/3 cup white Crisco
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana OR […]

This is an unusual salad that strikes just the right balance between carrots & maple. You can even toss in a tablespoon or two of dried cranberries if you wish. Enjoy.

3-4 cups of shredded carrots
1/2 cup of raisins (regular or yellow)
1 cup celery in small dice
2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, walnut, or pistachios
1/2 cup mayo (I […]

This is a delicious yeast-based coffee cake that tastes like pastry. It’s great to serve any weekend guests and makes 2 beautiful cakes.

Pastry Cake:
1/2 cup warmed water
1 Tbsp. dry yeast
1/2 cup warmed milk
2 large, beaten eggs
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind (McCormick’s brand is great)
6 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 […]

That great old song, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” doesn’t mean it is everywhere during Autumn and Winter. For when it’s not cold outside or even when it is, this spiced homemade lemonade is great with a dessert, family, and friends.

3 cups cold water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup minced, peeled, fresh ginger
1-1/4 cups fresh […]

This is a great project to do with the kids. It’s made with basic kitchen ingredients so you can probably put together a batch today. Makes about 4 cups. Have fun!

2 cups regular white flour
1 cup salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil (not olive oil)
Your choice food coloring

In a large skillet, […]

Here’s something you don’t find everyday. They’re fun to make and smell good too! Use any shape cookie cutters you want. A trip to your local wholesale club for bulk spices is a good idea.
1 cup applesauce
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. allspice
2 Tbsp. ground cloves
3/4 cup cinnamon
Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
In […]