Fruitcake Cookies studded with candied citrus rinds, maraschino cherries, nuts and a symphony of spices — truly stellar!! I love fruitcake. I confess I feel lonely in this obsession sometimes – especially with the jokes– but there must be other fruitcake lovers somewhere. (Aren’t there? Please??!) True, there are good recipes and bad recipes […]
Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies
A dozen great cookie recipes to make your holidays merry and bright! Please pin!!! 1. Fruitcake cookies 2. Minty Christmas Cookies 3. Pineapple Walnut Cookies 4. Red Velvet Cookies with white chocolate and walnuts 5. Toffee Crisps 6. Cherry Almond Chews 7. Maple Caramel Swirl Cookies 8. Crescent Mini chip Cookies 9. Butterscotch […]
Maple Glazed Baby Carrots
They are really good, my sister Vee said, when telling me about the glazed carrots she’d made. That was a couple of years ago and I’ve had the recipe in my “let’s try this” stack ever since. Last time we visited her family, she made Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans. And she was right – […]
Chai Bread
I served chai bread for a ladies luncheon last summer. Subtly spiced, it was a lovely addition to the tea breads. It is also perfect for holiday dinners and buffets. And, as my friend Apple Valley Sue pointed out, it makes a very nice gift! Sue was my Secret Sister one year and gifted me […]
Celebrate Simply . . . Thanksgiving
Celebrations add richness and depth to our lives. They are a time to connect with others in our family and beyond. They call to mind our collective history in ways that can be adapted to the individual. The first time I heard of lasagna for Thanksgiving dinner I was surprised! But it is a perfect […]
Elegant Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Elegant Crusted Pork Tenderloin is quick and easy to make and perfect to serve guests. Holiday dinners don’t HAVE to be turkey or ham – especially if you aren’t serving a crowd. This recipe serves 6 (or 4 more generous servings). Be sure to buy the precut small tenderloin. Last time I bought a four […]