Appetizers and Dips

Italian Cucumber Crostinis

Click photo to enlarge I had the ladies over for a craft night tonight, and I made three different appetizers for us to snack on.  One of them was this delicious recipe that I got from my friend Keri, who made this recipe for a party we both attended.  I love crostinis.  Crostini means “little… Continue reading Italian Cucumber Crostinis

Biscuits / Muffins / Scones

Homemade Lemon Curd

Click photo to enlarge This is a great filling for cake, pies, or tarts.  It’s also great spread on a scone. 🙂 Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel Directions In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and… Continue reading Homemade Lemon Curd

Breakfast · cinnamon rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Click photo to enlarge The most delicious cinnamon rolls you’ll ever eat, these are delicious right out of the oven, or re-heated in the morning.  I usually double this recipe and make it in a 9×13 inch pan. Ingredients Rolls: 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees… Continue reading Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

chicken · Dinners

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Click photo to enlarge This is a casserole that started off with my Aunt Susan’s delicious Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe, and has evolved to my liking.  I make this a lot for friends who have just had a baby.  It is soooo bad for you, but it is the best comfort food you will ever… Continue reading Chicken Noodle Casserole

chicken · Dinners

Pesto Tortellini with Chicken

Click photo to enlarge I love pesto, and order it whenever I can find it in a restaurant.  This was DELICIOUS.  I served it with Caesar salad.  This is NOT a dish to make for dinner if you’re planning on making out later. 😉 INGREDIENTS: 1 package of frozen cheese tortellini 2 chicken breasts, seasoned… Continue reading Pesto Tortellini with Chicken

Biscuits / Muffins / Scones · christmas

Eggnog Muffins

Click photo to enlarge Hi, my name is Shannon and I’m a Christmas junkie.  I always buy eggnog immediately when I see it in the store.  I don’t even like to drink it really, I have to thin it out with 7-up, and we always have lots left.  This is a great way to use… Continue reading Eggnog Muffins

christmas · cookies

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Click photo to enlarge Great treat with a nice cup of coffee or tea. 🙂 Ingredients 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 egg white 2 tsp almond extract 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup white… Continue reading Cranberry Almond Biscotti