American picnic recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

If you are looking for a lighter, healthier salad, then this one is for you! Comprised of tomatoes, mozzarella and a few choice spices for flavor,…

Sauerkraut and Sausage Casserole

I found this in the Lititz Church of the Brethren Cookbook credited to Helen Forry. I love sauerkraut and this…

Make-over Spaghetti & Shrimp Salad

Originally mayo was the dressing for this salad recipe from a friend long ago, but I decided to give it a…

Nutella Cupcakes

Would you like to bake a rich, light and succulent cupcakes? Then you must go for this cupcake. For those who are not aware of nutella, it is a…

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Cookies

Quick to make, these bar cookies are a sister version of drop cookies (the dough can actually be made into…

Almost A Borscht Soup

I wanted a hearty soup for lunch and had a left-over half head of boiled cabbage. What else could I do but go wild adding borschtish ingredients…

Grilled Avocado and Pesto Salad

This salad is easy, unique and delicious!

German Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Lemonade Syrup Base

When there's several lemons to either use up or lose out, make Lemonade Syrup Base. This recipe is from Sunkist and I have made it for years and…

Valentine's Oreos

Homemade Oreo Cookies that are ready for Valentine's Day

Banana Nut Muffins

Delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

Pamplemousse Martini

A light grapefruit based cocktail that even the men will enjoy. A spin on the cosmopolitan, combining grapefruit and pomegranate juice.

Lamb Burger Patties

These Lamb Burgers will beat a Big Mac anyday!