Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin

Ooey, gooey, cheesy potatoes.  Yummmm.   This is where a mandolin comes in handy!

Lincoln’s Vanilla-Almond Cake

Allegedly, Mary Todd Lincoln had baked this cake for her presidential husband in order to initially woo him. Obviously, the cake won him over and if you give it go, you’ll understand why. This particular recipe is adapted from...

The Secret to Mexican Hot Chocolate

My friend Mary’s daughter-in-law, Rebecca, is from Mexico. Rebecca also happens to be a dear friend. Over the holidays, Mary invited us over for cookies and hot chocolate. It was the most delicious, thick hot chocolate I’ve ever had. Something was different about it. Turns out she uses Nestle Chocolate Abuelita®. Next time you want to warm up, give it a […]

Eggnog Breakfast Bread Pudding

The only time I can think of having eggnog is around the holiday season. Makes for a great additive to this bread pudding. Especially for a breakfast or brunch treat. Splurge a little… you undoubtedly deserve it.

Outdated Milk? Make Rice Pudding

What can you do with outdated milk? Make something sweet from something gone sour! Jeanine Doody of Two River Dairy suggests making rice pudding. “This is a family favorite of mine,” Jeanine told us, “Aunt Angie’s Rice Pudding. It’s a pretty big batch so it’s perfect to share with your friends or neighbors!” Ingredients 1/2 gallon of milk 1 cup […]

Cheese Strata

There’s something about eggs and cheese on a weekend morning. It seems to cure many woes as well as… well? They just taste so darn good together. Bacon, ham, pork roll, steak… they all go perfectly along with cheese strata. Thanks...

Smoky Olive Poppers

For a little item, these sure pack a punch of spicy goodness! (I used larger olives here for the photo, but I do recommend smaller olives for the recipe.)

Candy Corn Upside Down Cake

Want to know what to do with those left-over candy corns? Look no further. Found this on seriouseats.com however it originates from cakespy.com.

Creamed Spinach & Parsnips

Creamed spinach may seem like a throwback, but don’t sell it short.  Buttery, sweet parsnips take luscious, creamy spinach to a tastier place on the food chart.