One of our long time favorites and a make ahead main dish — Curried Chicken and Fruit Salad. The weather has been summery – astounding for March! And we’ve taken advantage of it, with lots of time in the garden. Meals when we are concentrating on a project are usually do ahead. Last night I […]
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Fruity Cranberry Relish
Mom’s Cranberry Relish with apples, oranges and nuts is different from most relish recipes. I think it was actually my grandmother’s recipe, but that’s not noted anywhere. It’s mostly fresh fruit and nuts so not a lot of sweetener needed. A little bit tangy and a whole lot refreshing. The bit of sugar used […]
Apple Pie Rustica
Tart – galette – one crust pie – folded pie. This dish has an identity crisis. Tart is an English term for pastry with fruit, often one serving size, while galette is a French crusty cake with sweet or savory topping. So what to call this delectable dish? Besides a superb ending for a meal? […]
Curried Chicken and Fruit Salad
Curried chicken and fruit salad is a festive, flavorful salad that is so versatile. It is the first thing I think of for a luncheon because it can be served so many different ways. Great by itself it also goes well with croissants or any delicately flavored quick bread. Works well for a Christmas brunch […]
Cream Cheese Toffee Dip
Cream Cheese Toffee Dip — a “published” recipe. For my birthday this year, I received a brand new community cookbook from my sister in law. When I opened it up the very first recipe in the book was one I had given her a couple of years ago. An honor to be the first recipe! […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!