Category: RECIPES


  • The Pumpkin Chip cookie is by far one of my favorite treats. I first stumbled on it when I was in Utah at a grocery store called Macys. Yes, just like the department store only this place was an actual grocery store. A couple friends of mine were so kind to send me a plate…

  • This is a recipe given to me by a friend Cheryl Wellman. I found the recipe great as is but another friend of mine suggests doubling the sauce. 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp Lawry’s season salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce 1 can cream of chicken…

  • This is my favorite salad to serve when we have company. It is so elegant and goes with almost anything. Mixed Partisan greens Traditional Feta cheese Cherry tomatoes, halved Cucumber slices Chopped celery Sliced red onion Fuji Apple, chopped Raisins (optional) 1 Good Seasonings Cesar packet, use red wine vinegar Mix everything together and serve.…

  • The oatmeal cookie is one of my favorite fall treats. The spiciness whispers autumn. In this particular version, cinnamon has been replaced with nutmeg for a nice subtle flavor. This recipe comes from the  Baking Illustrated Cookbook. 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 16 tbsp…

  • I have been excited to cook with barbecue sauce ever since I discovered Red Tail Ale Tangy BBQ sauce. I made a ham last week and smothered it with half the bottle. We ate it all week in sandwiches, omelets and with potatoes. This recipe for BBQ Chicken Salad comes from a friend of mine…

  • Growing up, if we had spaghetti sauce, it was always homemade. Through the years, my siblings and I have each put our own spin on my mom’s spaghetti sauce recipe. This is my brother Todd’s version. This is not the easiest or fastest to prepare, but if you are looking for good restaurant quality experience,…

  • I bought four pounds of tomatoes last weekend at the U-Pick farm and after debating whether I should make tomato sauce to can or use them up, the Artichoke Spaghetti won me over. The story behind this recipe is one of love, deceit and a drive to conquer what is within reach. The recipe comes…

  • This recipe comes from a Pampered Chef cookbook. I love it, because it is so easy and versatile. 12 oz cooked chicken, chopped (2 cups/about 3 cooked boneless chicken breast halves) 1 cup broccoli, chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup) 1/2 cup…

  • This recipe I found on allrecipes.com called “Delicious Ham and Potato Soup.” It has a nice flavor and texture. 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 1/3 cup diced celery 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 cup diced cooked ham 3 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste…

  • I have a banana bread recipe I like very much from the Baker’s Illustrated Cook Book, however; with that said, I get a little antsy and enjoy searching for something new. Something interesting. I have tried many variations of banana bread, yet none of them have have sparked my interest enough to make them again,…