Tag : Holidays

Apple Pie Pastries

My coworker Debbie treated the office to these spectacular mini apple pies. Everyone fell in love with the warm filling and flaky,...

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Rainbow Veggie Salad

Every salad should be colorful and crunchy like this one with its bright tomatoes, carrots, peppers and sassy spring mix. Toss with...

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Simple Herbed Scallops

Living in Kansas, fresh seafood can be hard to come by. Luckily, frozen scallops aren't. This dish offers coastal flavor to those...

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Sage Turkey Thighs

I created this for my boys, who love dark meat. It's more convenient than cooking a whole turkey. It reminds me of our traditional...

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Candied Walnuts

Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple recipe that’s prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown sugar and...

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Pork Loin with Raspberry Sauce

Raspberries add rub red color and fruity sweetness to the sauce that enhances this savory pork roast. This is an easy way to transform...

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Bacon & Cheese Salad

I ordered this salad at a restaurant. The kitchen staff wouldn't share the salad dressing recipe, so I created my own. It took several...

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Lobster Tartlets

I love lobster, so I created this lobster tart recipe. They are the perfect appetizer for a cocktail party or family dinner. Top with...

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Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites

These mushroom puff pastry bites make the perfect finger food. I even freeze them for a quick appetizer for unexpected guests.

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Cheesy Caramelized Onion Skillet Bread

While this cheese skillet bread is perfect for a football game or an informal party, it came about because I have two sons who are...

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Spectacular Dirty Martini Salad

I like to dress up simple greens with a unique olive dressing. Serving the salad in martini glasses and the dressing in a shot glass...

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Fluffy Raisin Pumpkin Bars

Chocolate-covered raisins are a fun surprise inside these moist pumpkin bars. The traditional cream cheese frosting never fails to...

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