One of the more creative ways to serve alcohol at a party is to add it into gelatin and serve it in small cups – known as Jello Shots.  It’s pretty much like making regular Jello except with some alcohol added instead of cold water. I had made these ages ago for a 4th of…

This month for the Secret Recipe Club , I was paired with Bean of Without Adornment  and her Gluten-Free kitchen.  Bean has a lovely philosophy on life, and beautiful photography which shines through on her blog!  I am not familiar with gluten free cooking, and don’t have many of the ingredients for her recipes, but…

One of the more creative ways to serve alcohol at a party is to add it into gelatin and serve it in small cups – known as Jello Shots.  It’s pretty much like making regular Jello except with some alcohol added instead of cold water. I had made these ages ago for a 4th of…

Everyone enjoys a good pasta salad during the summer months when veggies are at their peak.  During the winter, tomatoes, especially, suffer from lack of taste, texture and flavor.  This is a delicious, warm pasta salad made with chickpea pasta!  If you love pasta (and who doesn’t) but are trying to watch your carbs or…

Everyone enjoys a good pasta salad during the summer months when veggies are at their peak.  During the winter, tomatoes, especially, suffer from lack of taste, texture and flavor.  This is a delicious, warm pasta salad made with chickpea pasta!  If you love pasta (and who doesn’t) but are trying to watch your carbs or…

I remember my Mom telling me about her mother’s rice pudding.  She used to bake it in the oven and it was one of my mom’s favorites.  She could never remember how she made it, and unfortunately, it was never written down.  If any of you know of a good recipe for a baked rice…

One of the more creative ways to serve alcohol at a party is to add it into gelatin and serve it in small cups – known as Jello Shots.  It’s pretty much like making regular Jello except with some alcohol added instead of cold water. I had made these ages ago for a 4th of…

I’ve just joined Lady Behind the Curtain for The Improv Cooking Challenge!  This week’s challenge is Apples and Caramel. I couldn’t wait for this to cool off!  Apples swimming in a caramel sauce, topped with a buttery, crunchy crisp. Topping: 1-1/3 cup oats 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 2/3…

We are doing Double Chocolate this month for the Chocolate Party! I don’t consider myself much of a baker. Home made cakes were not my forte! Someone had asked me to find a chocolate roulade recipe for them, and when I read the directions, it didn’t look that complicated. You be the judge! This cake is…

I remember my Mom telling me about her mother’s rice pudding.  She used to bake it in the oven and it was one of my mom’s favorites.  She could never remember how she made it, and unfortunately, it was never written down.  If any of you know of a good recipe for a baked rice…

My assignment this month for the Secret Recipe Club  is Hilary’s  blog baking bad .  In my opinion, she bakes rather ‘good’!  Her recipe index is awesome!  I chose to prepare the Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp. I always have some kind of shrimp for the holidays – usually shrimp cocktail, but this one caught my…

This month for the Secret Recipe Club , I was paired with Bean of Without Adornment  and her Gluten-Free kitchen.  Bean has a lovely philosophy on life, and beautiful photography which shines through on her blog!  I am not familiar with gluten free cooking, and don’t have many of the ingredients for her recipes, but…

I grow fresh basil every year in my garden. Now when the basil and parsley are plentiful, make extra pesto and freeze it into cubes or small containers to use through the winter.   1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley 4 plump garlic cloves, peeled 2 cups…

I remember my Mom telling me about her mother’s rice pudding.  She used to bake it in the oven and it was one of my mom’s favorites.  She could never remember how she made it, and unfortunately, it was never written down.  If any of you know of a good recipe for a baked rice…