Not only does this taste good, it’s a nice looking cheesecake with all the spices sprinkled in. My daughter eats this over pumpkin pie because the pumpkin flavoring is not overpowering. It’s the perfect blending of cream cheese and pumpkin. Needs fridge setting time, so plan on making it in advance.
Graham Cracker Crust:
1 1/2 graham […]

It’s taken me a while to try this method of gently lifting up the turkey skin on the breast meat and spreading the herbs underneath.  Do try this, you’ll be quite happy with the outcome. A turkey cooks at about 20-30 minutes per pound but please consult a turkey timetable for exact specifications. 
Turkey Pan […]

Yes, this is a bit over the top but it’s an extra special apple pie for those extra special occasions. It’s not a lot of work, just a lot of words.
Graham Cracker Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. white sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 Tbsp. butter - melted
3/4 cup caramel flavored ice cream topping
1 cup […]

Roger, a friend from work, gave me this recipe. It’s so good, why wait until the holidays? This delicious recipe requires drying out the bread for 3 days. Sounds like too much work? No way! Once you taste it, you’ll be hooked.

1 Giant Loaf Wonder Bread
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh, minced parsley
1/2 tsp. sage
1 packet dried […]

Not everyone likes mincemeat pie. I must admit it’s not my favorite, but these bars with their shortbread base are very good and my husband loves them.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 9 pan.

Shortbread Base:
1 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract (not imitation)
2 cups flour
2 Tbsp. corn […]

Perfect to serve for a Christmas Day Brunch.

3 cups 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 cup chopped green onions OR green pepper
1/4 cup chopped roasted peppers or pimentos (from the jar is […]

Normally, I use ground beef for my chili but this new concoction is superb with stewing beef.

2-1/2 lbs. stewing beef cut into cubes
1 lb. smoked kielbasa, sliced into coins (I used Hillshire Farms)
1 large, diced onion
1 jar salsa (your pick if hot or not)
2 15 oz. jars of kidney beans - drained
1 14 oz. can […]

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 […]

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 […]