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Florentine Quiche

Quiche is one of those really cool, super versatile formula recipes.  Start with a pie crust in 9 inch shallow pan.  Whisk the egg and milk mixture together with seasonings until just blended.  Keep the quantities of remaining ingredients according to the formula above — but the rest is up to you, what you have […]

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Creamy Mushroom Soup makes a simple, yet hearty meal.   Food of the Pharoahs, strength for Greek warriors and  miracle healer for the ancient Chinese, mushrooms have quite a history. Although often considered a vegetable, they are not a plant at all. They have no roots or leaves, no flowers or seeds.  They do not […]

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Mile High Brie

 When Apple Valley Sue is invited to events, the hostess requests she bring her spectacular Mile High Brie.  You know those requests mean Yummy captalized!  Apple Valley Sue was sweet enough to send a copy to me — another great recipe that has become a signature dish! She says: “here is a great appetizer for […]

Chicken Cheeseball

Chicken Cheese Ball is a highly evolved recipe.  Or so one would think looking at the notes I have made on this recipe.   I think you will agree it was worth the persistence! It started out with 4 packages of cream cheese.  Well and good for a crowd.  But usually what I want is enough for […]

White Chocolate Caramel Swirl Fudge

White Chocolate Caramel Swirl Fudge — I needed something to round out a plate of Fabulous Fudge for a party and thought this would be a good contrast to the semi sweet chocolate.  But you know me —quick and easy – so that’s the direction I naturally took when I made this recipe.  With a […]

Peanut Butter Double Chocolate Bars

Christmas at Wheel’s family farm included candy.   I zeroed in on the Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Grandma made.   The peanut butter cup knockoff.  Tastes just like the cups in the bright orange wrapper — aka Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! Sweet peanut butter wrapped in chocolate — bliss! This is a very simple recipe – four […]