Candied Orange Peel

Candy Cane Meringue Kisses

A few holiday inspired things to make and bake.

Kid-friendly chicken strips.

Candy Cane Meringue Kisses

Martha Stewart’s Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps.

Potato Chowder

Pumpkin Pie

Ham & Parmesan Mini Quiches – inspired by a Fine Cooking savory clafoutis recipe!

Sugar-Topped Molasses Spice Cookies from Bon Appetit

This ragu was the reason behind my ‘challenged’ son’s most recently achieved milestone.

Can you believe my husband prefers this crock pot lasagna to my takes-all-day recipe?

Guest posting on the MIFS blog – How To Make Thousand Islands Dressing.

Paska bread, or Easter bread, is a traditional staple this time of year on the paternal side of my family.

My husband’s request for my 100 Things to Make list – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.

NYT Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies – after 2 years of searching, I’ve finally found the cookie grail.

I may not be a member of TWD but I had some blackish bananas to use…this recipe sounded (and was!) fab. Dark, rich and delicious.

Looks like store bought, slices like store bought…but it’s not. Because it tastes better. And you made it.

Peppermint Patties

Fourth Week of Cookies post. Um…these are not cookies. But day-um are they good.

These are THE best sugar cookies you’ll ever bake – if they’re not, I want YOUR recipe! I’m pretty sure it’s the cream of tartar…