Thanksgiving Indian Pudding

Indian Pudding is a warm baked custard that uses native cornmeal, milk, molasses, and cinnamon. Some recipes call for raisins as well. It’s a delicious, cozy dessert—and a great alternative to pies for the holidays! Make in advance and just … Continued

It’s National Peach Month

Peach-Galette

You’re going to love this recipe because it’s so easy to make and looks so fancy! Not to mention being yummy too! It’s basically a freeform pie and you use a store bought dough! Other fruits can be substituted if … Continued

National Zucchini Day is Here!

Zucchini Brownies

National Zucchini Day is Here and here is a fabulous recipe for using the excess or gifts you might receive! – whether left on your doorstep or in the mailbox or your own garden bounty! Ingredients 2¼ cups sifted all … Continued

It’s National Blueberry Month!

Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Referred to as a “Super Food”, blueberries pack a bunch of good things in them, especially antioxidants. Here they are combined with lemon and cream cheese for a dynamite coffee cake! Anyone’s mouth watering besides mine????? INGREDIENTS Lemon Sour Cream … Continued

It’s National Hot Dog Month

Chile-Dogs

And, nothing beats a chile dog – in our humble opinon! The hot dog chile is cooked a particular way so that it’s a perfect topping. If you want to throw some New Mexico heat into it, you know how! … Continued

Watermelon Salad – Greek Style

Watermelon Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cubed watermelon 2 large ripe tomatoes1 medium cucumber1 small red onion1⁄3 cup pitted kalamata olives1⁄3 cup crumbled fetaSome chopped parsley and mint Olive oil and red-wine vinegar Salt and pepper Preparation: In a large bowl combine 3 … Continued

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad only has 6 ingredients but sometimes simple is the best. This salad is perfect – make some for National Salad Month. It will go fast! Ingredients 1 pound macaroni 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 carrots shredded 1/4 cup onion shredded (optional) 2 1/2 cups Mayonnaise Best Foods or Hellman’s mayonnaise (no substitutes!) … Continued

Coconut Flan

Flan is actually easy to make and it seems to be a popular dessert wherever it’s offered.Take it over the top with this Coconut Flan. It’s incredibly good and very impressive! Ingredients: 1 Cup cajeta or caramel sauce at room … Continued

Potato Chip Chocolate Pie

Potato Chip Chocolate Pie

This Potato Chip Chocolate Pie is the perfect thing for National Potato Chip Month. And, for a double celebration, it’s also Pi Day! Easy to make and tastes great! If you don’t want to go to the trouble of making … Continued

Cherry Mash Truffles for Valentines Day

Cherry Bash

You may remember this candy under different names – Bing, Big Cherry and Cherry Bash. Make up a batch for yourself today and put some in the freezer for Valentines Day! Ingredients 1 package (7.2 ounces) Betty Crocker Fluffy White … Continued

Super Bowl Crab Rangoon Dip

Crab Rangoon Dip

This will go quicker than you think, so you might want to make a double batch if you are expecting a lot of people.

Classic Clam Chowder

Creamy Clam Chowder

It’s easy to make a classic clam chowder with fresh or canned clams. Will warm you up and fill you up! If you can get fresh clams, save a couple to add whole to the chowder for a fabulous presentation. … Continued

Chile and Grape Jelly Meatballs

Chile and Grape Jelly Meatballs

I came across this recipe for Chile and Grape Jelly Meatballs that I remembered from decades ago while looking for something easy to make for New Year’s Eve  – I’m going to make it again! It couldn’t be easier or more … Continued

A Different Thanksgiving with Seafood Lasagne

Seafood Lasagne

Dislike turkey? You’re not alone – so try a different Thanksgiving with Seafood Lasagne! This dish may take a little extra time to prepare but it is so worth it!   Make the Cream Sauce 4 T. Unsalted Butter 1/4 … Continued

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispies Halloween Treats

      Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are fun for everyone. Get the party started!   Ingredients   6 cups rice krispies treat cereal 3 Tbsp salted butter 1 (10 oz) pkg. mini marshmallows Orange and green gel food coloring … Continued

October is National Pizza Month

Mummy Pizzas

October is National Pizza Month! These Mummy pizzas are fun and easy to make! Have them as an appetizer or add soup and salad for a meal. You know the kids are going to be crazy about them! Everything is … Continued