Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Homemade Cranberry Sauce (like Grandma used to make)

Click photo to enlarge This recipe is so simple and so delicious!! Ingredients 12 ounces cranberries 1 cup white sugar 1 cup orange juice Directions In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes).… Continue reading Homemade Cranberry Sauce (like Grandma used to make)

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