home made
Chickpea Noodle Soup
New year, new start. January is a time to refresh and renew, return to normal eating and spending, and give our stomachs and our wallets a rest from all the […]
Spinach, Artichoke and Sausage Pinwheels and Baked Brie with Cranberries
Set your sights on a new year and get ready for the confetti, 2022 is winding to a close. Pull out some board games, chill something bubbly, and enjoy the […]
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the most stressful. Right now it’s a last-ditch, all-out effort to get it all done. There are lots of […]
Riesling and Swiss Cheese Fondue and Winter Wassail
Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, arrives on December 21. With all the other seasonal traditions to take in this month, the solstice is a good time to […]
Gingerbread Truffles, Bacardi Rum Balls and Gramercy Spiced Nuts
There was an older couple who lived across the street when I was growing up. They didn’t have any children, but they did have a big friendly dog, an antique […]
Vegan Thumbprint Cookies with Raspberry Jam
We are now on North Pole time, where the days speed up and magically disappear faster than you can say Saint Nick. Don’t wait. Start right this minute making every […]
Potato Croquettes
Counting down the hours, and it won’t be long now, until the Big Meal. The turkey, the stuffing, the sweet potatoes, the pies! But truth be told, what most of […]
Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole
The Thanksgiving countdown has begun. Soon your whole house will be filled with the wonderful aroma of roast turkey and pumpkin pie and your table filled with all those smiling […]
Turkey and Beef Meatloaf with Cranberry Glaze and Classic Cornbread Dressing
It’s never too early to start being thankful. This week, it’s two dishes that are guaranteed to put you in a festive mood and help you get a little ahead […]
Pumpkin-Pie English Muffin Bake
Ladies and gentlemen, start your ovens. The holidays are officially underway! With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, it’s time to start seriously thinking about baking. […]