Tag : Birthday Cakes
Lime Angel Food Cake
For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with a lovely lime...
Nectarine Plum Cobbler
I live in northern Manitoba, where fresh nectarines and plums are usually available only at summer’s end. So I make up the fruit filling...
Chewy Macaroons
These coconut cookies are lightly crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. "Sometimes I make them a bit larger so I can...
Special French Onion Soup
Combined with a salad, this rich soup is a meal for my husband and me. I top it with Brie, prosciutto and garlic on French bread to...
Spiced Persimmon Ice Cream
Developing new flavors of ice cream is a passion of mine and there are very few ingredients that I won't experiment with. This creation...
Grilled Shrimp with Spicy-Sweet Sauce
These finger-lickin' shrimp practically fly off the platter at my get-togethers. Play with the amount of sriracha to get the spice...
Deli Roast Beef Sandwiches with Mashed Potatoes
Just like Mom or Grandma used to make—but so much quicker! Store-bought mashed potatoes and gravy and deli roast beef help you turn...
Flank Steak with Couscous
It takes just minutes to broil this nicely seasoned flank steak. Slice the meat on an angle across the grain for the most tender results....
Grilled Pork with Avocado Salsa
I love the zesty taste of this moist grilled tenderloin. The cumin, avocado and jalapeno give it southwestern flair. It's an easy,...
Mexican Deviled Eggs
With two young children, my husband and I live on a beautiful lake and host lots of summer picnics and cookouts. I adapted this recipe...
Zippy Breaded Pork Chops
Need a perky update for baked breaded pork chops? These chops with ranch dressing and a light breading will bring a delightful zing...
Deviled Chicken Thighs
When I make this dish, I invite my next-door neighbor over for supper. It's just enough for the two of us. The chicken stays tender...
