Cranberry Cognac Trifle
This elegant Cranberry Cognac Trifle is a show stopping holiday dessert! Cranberry Cognac Trifle My dad took a sabbatical in Glasgow, Scotland, nearly 20 years ago, and one of their lovely neighbors invited us...
Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are SO chock full of chocolate, you will swoon with every single bite!! These jumbo, Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are full of semisweet chocolate discs so that...
Chocolate Ginger Cookies
Chocolate Ginger Cookies have chunks of luscious semi-sweet chocolate in every spicy bite! These over the top gingerbread cookies were divine! This combination of ginger and chocolate brings the best of both worlds to...
Fat Witch Brownies
Rich, decadent, and fudgy, these Fat Witch Brownies are all that and more! The aroma in your kitchen will practically knock your socks off! My family adores brownies, especially plain, fudgy brownies. But nuts,...
Iceberg Wedge with Blue Cheese Dressing
My predictable hubby orders two salads when we’re dining out, a Caesar or Iceberg Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing. Both are easy to make at home! Iceberg lettuce often gets a bad rap....
Classic Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
Have you heard of the Classic Pimm’s Cup Cocktail? This quintessential British cocktail was perfect for my Indian-themed book club this month! This Pimm’s Drink is refreshing with flavors of gin, citrus, and herbs....
Gougères AKA French Cheese Puffs
Gougères AKA French Cheese Puffs are a savory cream puff, or pâte à choux, flavored with Gruyere cheese. A marvelous starter for when you have company! I’ve been making cream puffs since I was a...
How to Grill Cedar Plank Salmon
This Cedar Plank Salmon is made with a simple marinade and cooking technique that imparts a complex, irresistible flavor. Plank Grilling Salmon changed our grilling routine about 10 years ago. Besides the smokey flavors...
Gruyere Potato Cakes
These Gruyere Potato Cakes are a splendid side dish on their own or tasty appetizer topped with creme fraiche, herbs, and even smoked salmon. Potato Patties are a delicious change of pace from baked...
Mim’s Lebanese Hummus
Mim’s Lebanese Hummus is simply garbanzo beans, hummus, lemon, garlic, and salt, it’s heavenly! As a bonus, this Homemade Hummus Recipe is super easy to make. You’ll want to make another batch as soon...
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
My family goes nuts for these Crispy Smashed Potatoes and requests them frequently. And making them is a breeze! These Crispy Potatoes were a hit from day one. This Smashed Potato Recipe is terrific with burgers,...
Classic Lava Cakes Recipe
My family fell hard for lava cakes from their first bites. My quest for the perfect version lead me to this fabulous Classic Lava Cakes Recipe.
