Tag : Holidays

Shoofly Chocolate Pie

If you like traditional shoofly pie, the chocolate version is even better! I sometimes serve it with vanilla ice cream, but it is...

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Grapefruit, Lime & Mint Yogurt Parfait

Tart grapefruit and lime are balanced with a bit of honey in this cool and easy parfait.

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Acorn Squash & Pear Soup

This recipe was inspired by a stuffed acorn squash dish that my family loves. I took the flavors and turned it into a creamy soup....

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Braided Pork Tenderloins

For a summertime family dinner, I served a jerk-spiced marinated pork tenderloin. Braiding the meat, which is easy to do, makes for...

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Easy Salsa Sloppy Joes

I created these sandwiches when I realized I did not have a can of sloppy joe sauce. The sweet brown sugar in this recipe complements...

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Chorizo Chili

I modified a bean soup recipe and came up with this wonderful chili. I make it mild, as that's how my family likes it, then I just...

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Elegant Fresh Berry Tart

This elegant tart was my first original creation. If other fresh fruits are used, adjust the simple syrup flavor to match.

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Lemon Surprise Cheesecake

Lemon flavors sparkle throughout this cheesecake, from the crust to the filling to the topping. Build up the edges of the cheesecake...

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Apple Pecan Cheesecake

This dessert definitely represents my area of the country! The recipe is an original that I developed after experimenting and combining...

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Classic Blueberry Buckle

This blueberry buckle recipe came from my grandmother. As children, my sister and I remember going to Pennsylvania for blueberry picking....

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Greek Fish Fillets

Olives, onion, dill weed and feta cheese combine in this tangy Greek-inspired topping to boost the flavor of tilapia or your favorite...

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Steak with Citrus Salsa

A lime juice marinade really perks up these grilled steaks, and the snappy, light citrus salsa is a super change from the usual heavy...

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