This pumpkin cake is flavorful, light, delicious and has a perfect crumb to it. A special thanks to my dear friend Vicki, who first gifted me a recipe for “Pumpkin Bread”. After many years of making it, I’ve decided to call it “Pumpkin Cake” instead. I’m not sure where she originally got the recipe for … Continue reading
This is one of my favorite “30 minutes or less” meals. Use kielbasa, smoked sausage or even some Lil’ Smokies. My family loves this dish, and I make it year round. Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs vegetable oil 1 12-16 oz. kielbasa sliced into discs 2 cups cooked rice 1/2 small onion, sliced into thin strips 1 bell … Continue reading
HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PUREE This year, my tiny garden yielded quite an abundant surprise – a random pumpkin plant that sprouted and grew these beautiful sugar pumpkins. I hadn’t planted the plant there but somehow, some way, some of my sugar pumpkin seeds must have gotten loose. How cool though! I’ve harvested 3 good sized pumpkins … Continue reading
I love pie. Okay, so maybe I don’t love all pie but all pie is NOT created equal. Why? It’s all in the crust. Yes, crust may be the single most component by which I will judge an entire pie. Even a can of cherry pie filling is okay with me, so long as the … Continue reading
This basic white roll/white bread is fluffy and soft and would make the perfect complement to any Thanksgiving dinner (or just because). The dough can also be made ahead of time and stored in a gallon sized Ziploc bag in the refrigerator until ready for use. Just pull from the refrigerator, put into your prepared … Continue reading
This past week was my friend Reggie’s birthday (yes, the one of Irish Soda Bread fame). I went in to San Francisco to surprise her for her ferry ride home with the rest of our “ferry friends”. What a great celebration! I thought it might be nice to bring in a cake along for some … Continue reading
Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Soup This thick, hardy, rich soup recipe is so full of flavor, warmth and texture, your family will forget they just gobbled down a bunch of broccoli! I’m a huge fan of soup. At restaurants, I almost always inquire what the soup du jour is, just in case it’s something yummy. This … Continue reading
A recipe that is so simple, it may surprise you! Rich, restaurant style Alfredo sauce only takes about 15 minutes and 5 ingredients. This can be foolproof, just remember to keep the heat to medium or lower. Ingredients: 3-4 Tbs butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (please don’t use the … Continue reading
HOMEMADE MUSHROOM RAVIOLI This recipe is one of my daughter’s favorite Italian dishes – when we go out she always requests mushroom ravioli. Last night she really wanted me to make it at home for dinner. I hadn’t made them before but why not? Let’s give it a try! I make a lot of ravioli … Continue reading
This side dish is always a hit! A simple recipe that’s low in cost and high in flavor. Each year, I attend my friend Reggie’s Pig-a-Palooza party. She and her grill-enthusiast husband provide the incredible pig, roasted all day on their custom-built BBQ. The pig is cooked whole over hardwood and the cavity is stuffed … Continue reading
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