Good for You Hot Cocoa

On Christmas Eve I come downstairs and make a cup of cocoa. I though it time to share my favorite hot cocoa recipe. Happy…

Hot Chipped Beef

When you’re feeling in a retro mood, pull this recipe out, serve with crackers and you’ll be singing the yum-yum song.

Parmesan Crackers

Make these crackers when you have invited a friend over for a glass of wine and you want to have a little snack on the side.

Pear and Blue Cheese Dip

You can use celery sticks to dip or a few of the wafer thin crackers. You can even just eat it with a spoon!

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Depending on the size of your peppers you might have filling left over. You can keep this for later. It will make a lovely…

Baked Fish Fillets Italian Style

Anyone with an oven can make this dish. It takes just a few minutes to assemble and 30 minutes in the oven and dinner is ready to…

Cajun Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are a fun way to splurge. These are healthy and a bit on the zippy side with the Cajun seasoning. You can make yours…

Italian Seafood Stew

Seafood is often served on New Year’s Eve. In some cultures it’s a celebration that is supposed to come with good luck if you eat…

Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Instead of serving pecan pie, how about serving these as an appetizer/snack offering? They are amazingly addictive.

Lemon Pepper Cream Gravy

The lemon pepper cream tastes particularly delightful with chicken or turkey. It makes it very special.

Roasted Turkey Breast with Cajun Cream Gravy

This turkey has a very mild cajun flavor so if you want it zippier add just a dusting of cayenne and stir. I do love the zip.

Pulled Chicken

This also fits under the category of Happy Healthy Holiday meals for a leftover idea for turkey.

Raspberry Gelee

For those of you old enough to remember the Jello product that formed 3 layers you’ll know exactly what this tastes like and…

Brunch Crepes

These would work perfectly for breakfast or as a yummy dessert.

Cheese Ball

Dieter Misty wrote to me asking for a cheese ball recipe for the holidays. So I worked with Misty to come up with one that is all…

Broccoli Cheddar Soufflé

This is a wonderful side dish, brunch dish or breakfast. It’s also a meatless meal for the vegetarian in your life. Light and…

Turkey Day Leftover Casserole

Put those Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with this tasty easy recipe.

Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce

This sauce is my new favorite. I was pleased as punch when I finished this up. I decided this would be great on turkey at the…

Bacon-Wrapped Prunes

Okay, this sounds weird but they are really quite tasty. A bit of salt with your sweet!

“Date Night” Rolled Pork Loin Roast

This is a lovely option for a family gathering. Healthy Happy Holidays come to mind or a small party.