When springtime rolls around I start thinking of hosting a brunch; with Easter, Mother’s Day, Tea Parties, Ladies Luncheons or even the Kentucky Derby; I wanted to show you How to Plan a Brunch. DRINKS AND NIBBLES FIRST First things first, when my guests arrive I love having a drink station all set up for…
Holidays
Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts
A delectable collection of sweet and easy Valentine’s Day desserts sure to please your friends, family or sweetheart! Make ahead, chocolate (oh yeah), non-chocolate, mini desserts and more! All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. Charles M Schulz Do you go big or small for Valentine’s day? Personally, I have…
Delicious Antipasto Dip
A full bodied Antipasto Dip incorporating all of the delicious ingredients from a classic antipasto board; like cheese, salami, olives, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and more! Simple Antipasto Dip There is nothing like a creamy, cheesey dip, I love these copycat Cheese Dips or a creamy Queso dip. On the other hand,…
Easy Cranberry Spritzer (by the glass or pitcher)
Naturally cranberry red, this Easy Cranberry Spritzer is the ideal holiday drink, for young and old alike! Cranberry simple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, topped with a bubbly lemon-lime soda is delicious and refreshing, add a splash of vodka to make it into a cocktail! Christmas Cranberry Spritzer with Fresh Snow Even more fun —…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze
This recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze has a secret to the perfect crispy, roasted leaves. They taste even better, when drizzled with a warm honey balsamic glaze, spiced with red pepper flakes. Better than restaurant style brussels sprouts. I love brussels sprouts, do you love brussels? Did you know it’s brussels…
Gift Guide for College Guys
Next year, I will need this guide! My oldest will be in college, so I thought I would poll my friends with college boys about what to add to a gift guide for college guys! Something tells me some of these items high schoolers would enjoy as well! Maybe even your teens! In fact, check…
Cola and Bourbon Glazed Ham
Cola and Bourbon Glazed Ham is an oven baked ham with just a few easy ingredients for an incredibly flavorful and simple ham glaze! A scrumptious recipe for your special holiday meals! Confession time, I am guilty tossing my ham in a roasting pan and warming it for said period of time, then whipping together…
Oatmeal Rolled Sugar Cookies
A unique and old fashioned Oatmeal Rolled Sugar Cookie; all of the deliciousness of a regular rolled sugar cookie with the addition of oats that lends a delightful chewiness. Frosted or unfrosted, these cookies are so delicious! Thumbs up from my family! Everywhere I look, I see cookies, cookies, cookies! I love it! Today is…
Salted Chocolate Graham Bites
Delicious, salted chocolate graham bites are a super easy, chewy, bar cookie, that when cut into bite size pieces makes oodles for a holiday party, cookie exchange, or just to tuck into lunch boxes for a special holiday surprise. I made these cookies Thanksgiving week, while we were staying in Crested Butte with family. I…
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Okay, first put out of your head that this is a plain ol’ bread pudding, because this Chocolate Bread Pudding is ANYTHING but ordinary! Simple, whole food ingredients, turn bread, chocolate, cream and eggs into a rich, gooey, decadent chocolate delight! Make it for a special breakfast or dessert! Think Christmas morning, Valentine’s treat, Easter…you…
Crème Anglaise
Crème Anglaise is the most amazing vanilla custard sauce, dessert, pouring custard! A luxurious, creamy, rich sauce, that has so many uses. How could milk, cream, eggs, sugar and vanilla taste so amazing!? What IS Crème Anglaise? Crème anglaise (French for “English cream“) is a light pouring custard used as a dessert cream or sauce. It is a mix of sugar, egg yolks, and…
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake (Instant Pot or Oven)
Make a special dessert this holiday season with this make ahead, White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake. It is so creamy and festive, loaded with white chocolate and the flavor of the season, peppermint all nestled into an chocolate cookie crust. Have you ever tried making a cheesecake in your Instant Pot? Making this cheesecake has locked…
