Valentine’s Treats: Heart-shaped Fudgy Brownies
I’m still thinking Valentine’s Day treats. Chocolate is definitely a theme this year. If you’re not really wanting to fuss …Read More
Category Archives: Holiday recipes
Valentine’s Treats: Chewy Flourless Chocolate Cookies
I’m still in pursuit of the perfect homemade chocolate Valentine’s Day treat. I was inspired a few weeks ago …Read More
Valentine’s Treats: Homemade Peppermint Patties
Okay, I have to confess. I could eat an entire bag of York Peppermint Patties. That candy is, hands down, …Read More
New Years Eve Party Food
Oh shoot, really? It’s New Year’s Eve already? I know that New Year’s Eve is always, always, always exactly a …Read More
Homemade French Onion Soup–just in time for New Year’s Eve
I learned something very important over Christmas: my brother-in-law, Paul, ROCKS the kitchen. I watched Paul assemble this delicious homemade …Read More
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from Barb and Laura to all our readers and the family and friends who grace our kitchens!
Making Homemade Marshmallows with no corn syrup
Years ago, I learned from my dear friend, Jonni McCoy, author of Miserly Moms, that making your own marshmallows really …Read More
Keeping some Christmas balance with fruit and veggies
Okay, I admit it…if I have lots of Christmas goodies in the house, I do a lot of grazing. That’s …Read More
Entertaining at Christmas: Keeping it Simple
There are entire books devoted to the subject of how to pull off big elaborate entertaining events. I’ve done big …Read More
Christmas Gifts from My Kitchen–I have a plan!
After a busy week of Christmas events, the low-level angst about Christmas gifts burst into a full-blown plan yesterday. Phew! …Read More
Planning Ahead for Christmas
Yes, it’s true. In 18 days, Christmas Eve will be upon us. I can hardly believe it. ACCKKK!!!!! I can …Read More
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Classic Homemade Turkey Soup
How’s it going with those Thanksgiving leftovers at your house? We’ve sure eaten a LOT of leftover turkey and sweet …Read More
Step Away from that Trash Can; do NOT throw that turkey carcass away!
If you haven’t already figured out what to do with your turkey carcass, here’s a way to get even more …Read More
Still Looking for Thanksgiving Recipes?
Are you still looking for the perfect Thanksgiving recipes to serve up for Thanksgiving Dinner? We used to search our …Read More
Don’t forget the cornstarch! (and other last minute warnings)
Have you done your shopping for Thanksgiving dinner? Chances are most of you are like me and have …Read More
Quick and Easy Orange Pecan Rolls
I’m always on the lookout for quick, delicious recipes to add to my holiday lineup…even at this late date! This …Read More
Planning a Timeline for Thanksgiving Week
A few years ago I wrote about the timeline I follow for preparing a giant Thanksgiving Feast. This year, I …Read More
Easy Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
Greetings from the Caribbean! This is Barb’s son, Nate, writing from Haiti. I’m down here doing relief work for a year. When I …Read More
Pumpkin Fudge….oh MY!
Yes, I know that I should be searching for new, delicious recipes for our Thanksgiving Dinner feast but I …Read More
It’s time to plan for Thanksgiving!
It’s November 1 today and last night’s Halloween party food is already a thing of the past. It’s time to …Read More
