Family Recipes

Creamed Corn with Maple Bacon

December 21, 2011 Family Recipes

Everyday creamed corn gets dressed up for dinner with a slightly caramelized sauce and maple bacon.

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Crunchy Gingerbread Bites (Pfeffernusse) for Christmas Giving

December 14, 2011 Desserts

A few years ago, my entry into the Star-Telegram Christmas cookie contest made the first cut.  It was exciting even though the prize was no big deal. I didn’t win. These cookies did–I think, or maybe it was second place. I’m not sure. Anyway, I printed the details and stuck it in my someday-I-want-to-try-this file. [...]

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Brown Butter and Rosemary Dinner Rolls Dressed Up for Christmas

December 7, 2011 Bread

Are you looking for something easy but festive to take to a holiday gathering? Or perhaps you want to start a new tradition for Christmas dinner. Although homemade yeast rolls issue an aromatic, come-hither statement on their own, this simple wreath configuration is guaranteed to make them memorable. Don’t fret if you aren’t Mr. or [...]

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How to Make Salad in a Jar That Lasts a Week–a Video Debut and FAQ

November 30, 2011 How to Make Salad in a Jar

12 FAQ regarding the making of salad in a jar that lasts for a week.

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Thanksgiving and My Version of Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie

November 23, 2011 Desserts

May your Thanksgiving celebration be filled with gratefulness and joy. Thank-you to everyone who stopped by this little website during the past year.  A special thanks to… Those of you who leave comments of encouragement, tidbits of useful information, thoughtful questions, or funny observations People who stumble, tweet, re-tweet, pin, re-pin and otherwise spread the [...]

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