Picnic recipes

Fire Up The Grill, Toss the Slaw, I've Got The Fastest Salad Ever!!! Plus, Enter To Win Tropical Traditions Coconut.

There are days when no matter how…

Lentils & Vegetables ~ Moroccan Style

I began making this dish in the 1970s and it has evolved since then into a great Winter favorite. This will…

Foolproof Sugar Cookie Recipe

This recipe is the best sugar cookie recipe ever! There is no mess with a pastry board full of flour! I use parchment paper to roll out the dough.…

Deep-South Amalgamation Cake

This is an old fashion ,traditional dessert in the South. It apparently has been around for many years. One can add just about anything in this…

Beef Fajita Best Marinade

This is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle and…

Strawberry Pretzel dessert

Fell in love with this when I first tried it about 25 years ago. Nicknamed it 'World Class jello' since it has such a premium taste and quality to…

Slushees

7-Eleven only has Free Slurpee Day once a year, so for the other 364 days make this simple slushee recipe for you and your kids. It's quick, easy…

Peanut Blossom Cookies

This is a fun and quick cookie to put together. I love taking them to a potluck at work or making them with my niece and nephew. With these cookies,…

Ice tea Infusions

Tomato Onion Salad

Try this refreshing tomato onion salad. It's perfect during the summer months. It's also very healthy and light unlike other salads with heavier…

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…

Warm artichoke dip

A tasty, elegant, warm dip to serve with rice or water crackers when entertaining.

Poutine from Québec

A poutine is a Quebec traditional dish. It is served in most fast food restaurants and consists of french fries and cheddar cheese curds covered…

Baked Beans

I found this recipe in an old recipe book from the 1940's when I was a young bride in the early 1970's. At the time, I thought, "wow this is…

The Best Burger Ever

This a delicious recipe for hearty, juicy grilled cheeseburgers.