Click photo to enlarge It might seem weird to BBQ on a snow day, but my hunky husband and I picked up some flank steaks at Costco this weekend, and this is the ONLY way to cook them. So delicious. He whips up this simple marinade, we let it sit overnight, and the next night… Continue reading Barbequed Marinated Flank Steak
Click photo to enlarge This is a classic cheesecake that any eggnog lover will enjoy. The eggnog flavor is just right. Not too strong, or too sweet, with a subtle hint of rum. A perfect holiday treat. Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons white sugar3 tablespoons melted butter 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,… Continue reading Eggnog Cheesecake
Click photo to enlarge I’ve been making some extra money by baking birthday cakes for my Mom’s co-workers at Boeing, and for tomorrow, I made a pineapple upside down cake. I’ve never actually made on of these before, but it was incredibly easy. And super yummy. I made some homemade vanilla bean whipped cream for… Continue reading Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Click photo to enlarge This is a delicious, buttery, shortbread-esque cookie that is perfect for a high tea, dah-ling! I used some raspberry jam, and did others with strawberry jam. Ingredients 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder… Continue reading Raspberry Ribbons
Click photo to enlarge In my family, we have lots of tea parties. I’m having one today. I made these delicious little iced pumpkin cookies, and they are so yummy. I can’t wait to sit down with a nice cup of tea and some good conversation and devour them. 🙂 Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose… Continue reading Iced Pumpkin Tea Cookies
Click photo to enlarge Another simple appetizer. I usually make this chicken salad using red seedless grapes, but today I had some leftover English cucumbers, so I chopped those up small and used them instead. You could also use celery if you have it. It’s a delicious, miniature open faced chicken salad sandwich. Super easy, super… Continue reading Chicken Salad Crostinis
Click photo to enlarge I saw these in a magazine a while ago and couldn’t wait to try them. They were so fast and simple! I used my homemade cranberry sauce, but canned would work as well. Turkey and cranberry and cream cheese are such a great pairing! These are a beautiful holiday appetizer, and… Continue reading Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostinis
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