Month: November 2008

A Swedish Pancake folded with jam inside and sprinkled with powdered sugar. A fruit salad of mandarin sections and grapes is served on the side.

Swedish Pancakes – A Quality Choice for Breakfast

Swedish pancakes are a bit different than your ordinary pancake. More like a crepe, they are often filled with butter and jam, or dusted with powdered sugar. Compared to regular pancakes, making Swedish pancakes may seem like a lot of work. When considering the quality of the pancake, however, I think you will find they are well worth it

Bourbon Vanilla Cranberry Relish in a glass bowl.

Bourbon Vanilla Cranberry Relish

The recipe for this cranberry relish includes vanilla, a jalapeño pepper and a splash of bourbon. The result is a bit different than any other cranberry relish I have ever tried, while not different enough to raise a red flag. It has a subtle edge and a sweet tang with the vanilla adding a rich depth of flavor.

Cranberry Salsa in a glass serving dish surrounded by Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Cranberry Salsa with Sweet Potato Chips

Cranberries and chiles make an intriguing flavor combination even before you add the ginger, cilantro and honey. Taken as a whole, this unique Cranberry Salsa offers a nice change of pace to a familiar holiday menu. Serve with baked Sweet Potato Chips for added seasonal appeal.

Pumpkin Praline Cake topped with Praline Glaze on a glass plate in the garden.

Easy Pumpkin Praline Cake

Pumpkin Praline Cake starts with a boxed cake mix and ends with a homemade brown sugar pecan topping. Easy to make, this moist and delicious Bundt Cake is full of autumn flavor.

Neighborhood Donuts

Neighborhood Fun Neighbors are the most amazing people! Some of the best things I’ve ever learned I’ve learned from neighbors, those wonderful people I might never have known if they didn’t live only a few houses from my own. Often, like those neighborly relationships, the things I learn are a […]

Soul-Stirring Oatmeal Cookies arranged on a wooden plate.

Soul-Stirring Oatmeal Cookies

Tasty and packed with healthy ingredients, Soul-Stirring Oatmeal Cookies are a nutritious treat that you can feel great about baking and sharing. This flexible recipe allows for add-ins to make good use of odds and ends you may find languishing in your pantry.

Thai Chicken Thighs, sprinkled with peanuts and cilantro served over Coconut Rice with a side of Cucumber Vinaigrette.

Thai Chicken Thighs with Coconut Rice

Slow-cooked Chicken Thighs, in a delicious Thai inspired peanut sauce, is a simple dinner inspiration that adapts easily to a hectic schedule. Serve it with Coconut Rice and a Quick Cucumber Vinaigrette for a complete and satisfying family meal.