Tried and True Recipes any time any day…
Fall has definitely arrived here in Alexandria,VA. Cooler temps and falling leaves are a constant reminder that summer is over. Very soon, the holiday season will be in full swing. I am not a fan of cooler weather, but do love the holidays and all that comes with it. Especially the food. This Sweet […]
I apologize in advance to everyone that has made new year’s resolutions to eat healthier by cutting out sweets. From the bottom of my heart, I’m truly sorry that you won’t be able to enjoy these decadent brownies. Just so you don’t feel like you are missing out, I’ll describe them to you. These moist […]
I recently discovered this Herbed Shrimp and Feta Casserole recipe in a church cookbook that I have had for several years. I just love church cookbooks. They have the best tried and true, everyday recipes. I am always looking for new recipes. I think it is an obsession. My husband says that if our family loves a particular […]
This chocolate pecan pie is my favorite variation of the Southern classic, Pecan Pie. Several years ago when I was a Southern Living at Home consultant one of my hostesses served this pie at her home party and I fell in love! I prefer this over regular pecan pie any day. This is would be […]
Here’s some tantalizing Turtle cookies to tempt you today, which happens to be Tuesday! This post is brought to you by the letter T. This recipe is a variation of Mom’s Famous Cookies. This cookie recipe is so versatile. Simply mix the dough and add in your favorite candy chips like peanut butter, mint chocolate, white […]
The past couple months my friend Ginny and I have been training for the Palermo, Sicily half marathon which is this coming weekend. It will be my first half marathon. Eek! I met Ginny in 2007 when our husbands were both stationed at the Naval Hospital in Charleston, SC. We became fast friends and soon began training for the Cooper River Bridge 10k run. I had […]
I have said before that I am not a great cook, but I am a good recipe finder. This recipe is an example of that. This cake is so good and totally over the top! At our local Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office where I volunteer, we often have themed potlucks. This month one of our creative volunteers suggested we do […]
Snickerdoodle is such a funny word. I just love saying it! If you know me very well, you know that I like to make cookies, but until a few weeks ago I had never made snickerdoodles. I love cinnamon so I really liked them, but I knew they were really good when my husband enthusiastically approved. He […]
Who doesn’t love homemade chocolate chip cookies? There is something very comforting about warm chocolate chip cookies and glass of cold milk. In the past, whenever my family would crave cookies, which was quite often, I would always use store bought refrigerated cookie dough. I admit it was pretty good, but I really hate not […]