Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Whether that’s true or not, I’ll bet eating this great round loaf is a good start.  It’s a simple, purist’s loaf – the way I like it; no fanfare, just enjoy with hot tea. 4 cups all purpose flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. baking soda [...]

Perfect to serve for any day for brunch, but especially colorful for Yuletide or Christmas morning. 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups grated provolone cheese 4 eggs 1/2 cup evaporated milk OR you can use half-n-half 1 heaping tsp. minced garlic 1/4 [...]

No, I’m not bragging.  : ) Unbaked pie crust 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 2 large eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. kosher salt Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.  Set the pie plate aside. In a large bowl, whisk all the [...]

Ah, what to do with that leftover bird. I make it a rule to never go out shopping the day after Thanksgiving – instead I hang out at home make this soup for dinner leftovers. Let others shop, I cook! 6 cups chicken or turkey stock 2 cups water 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 carrots, [...]

Why the odd name?  My better half informed me I may change or update any recipe for anything except this one for our Thanksgiving Meal. If I prepare a turkey for other times I can experiment to my heart’s desire, but as hubby requests, “Please don’t mess with perfection.” And so it is. 1 whole [...]

Being a quick bread, you can toss this together in no time, and have it on the table for a Sunday afternoon treat with a hot or cold beverage. 2 cups flour (half white & half wheat is good) 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup vegetable oil (NOT [...]

I just love baking a ham. The house gets that homey, everything is good kind-of smell. This dish is true simplicity and an absolute crowd pleaser. 8-10 pound uncooked ham 3-4 cups apple juice 3 tsp. kosher salt Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Take the ham out of the fridge and place skin side-up [...]

This is fabulous and beautiful with the speckling of spice. It’s also not as overpowering as a standard pumpkin pie may be to some. Picture at left is pre-baked in a water bath. Graham Cracker Crust: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 5 Tbsp. melted butter 1 Tbsp. white sugar Cream Cheese Filling: 3 8-oz. pkgs. [...]

What a pie! This recipe will definitely wow your dessert crowd.  When my husband tasted it he was speechless. Yes, it is that good. 1 unbaked pie shell 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 heaping Tbsp. Crisco 1 cup cane syrup (such as King or Lyle’s Golden)**see below 1 tsp. baking soda [...]

May your stuffing be tasty, May your turkey be  plump, May your potatoes and gravy, Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious, And your pies take the prize, May your Thanksgiving dinner, Stay off of your thighs!