Cream cheese, wedding, addictive, mints, whatever you want to call them. They are super tasty and hard to stop eating.  I remember buying these from our local Harry and David’s gift shop around the holidays and eating the whole bag.  My grandmother also had these in a large dish, usually around the holidays.  Who knew…

There is a secret ingredient in this recipe you don’t want to miss out on!  A light and airy cake with just the right sweetness and moisture. Turns out perfect every time! Here’s a hint, carrot isn’t the secret ingredient. haha

What’s better than a slice of pie?  Hand Pies!  Portable pouches of sweet mixed berries enveloped by a flaky pie crust.

All the wonderful flavors of tamales without the hassle.  Chuck roast, Slow cooked in a puree of peppers, onions, garlic and cilantro until it falls apart in the pan.   Served on a bed of creamy masa corn.

Make your own chicken stock from home.  Easy to do, tastes great and souper healthy for you.  Use the broth in place of water to enhance many chicken or rice dishes.  Feel free to make the broth using whatever vegetable scraps you have in your refrigerator.  I like to retain all my vegetable scraps and…

Boneless chicken thighs marinated in coconut milk and seasoned with fresh ginger, chili powder, cumin and garlic chili paste.  Chicken Skin garnished with lemon juice and additional spices.  Baked over a bed of rice, the skin crisped to perfection. I like to buy chicken thighs with the bone in and remove the bone myself.  The…

A fun and delicious way to enjoy marshmallow Peeps.  Rich chocolate ganache, topped with marshmallow peeps and toasted in the oven to gooey perfection. Scoop it from the pan with the graham cracker or create a sandwich, either way, it will taste amazing. There are mixed feelings about marshmallow Peeps.  Some find them absolutely revolting,…

Just the right density, flavor and sweetness, topped with sweet cream cheese frosting.  This red velvet cake boasts the power of beets.  No artificial color or flavor.

Light, fluffy, cheesy, Addictive…..need I say more?  These deliciously addictive biscuits are basted in garlic butter and topped with fresh parsley.  Good luck having just one.  

A symphony of ingredients contribute to the bold flavor of this dish. Fresh clams, roasted vegetables, sweet potatoes with a hint of spice.  All in perfect harmony. The soup is thickened with

Creamy flavorful and healthier version of creamed spinach. No cheese, heavy cream or milk. Although this recipe is dairy free, it will be hard to tell. Shhhhhh my husband still thinks he was cheating on his diet.

Grated beets, crushed waluts and fresh dill. Combined with a homemade mayonnaise and horseradish.