Quick and easy thanksgiving recipes with photo

Vegetarian Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

A party favorite for sure! Regardless of the occassion. Whether you want to make this an entree' or serve as…

Fruity Calamari

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Easy Risotto & Gourmet Mushrooms

Risotto scares too many cooks. It's really a simple dish, though not commonly served at the American dinner…

The sangria, perfect to cool this summer.

In a glass jar, put the chopped fruit, sugar and spirits, stir with a wooden spoon and quickly dissolves the…

Spiced Almond Cookie

Smart cookies are strategic about holiday baking. These Spiced Almond Cookies are a classic holiday favorites and are great for gifting, it’s quick…

Cranberry Fluff

This is a great alternative to the classic Cranberry dish served at the Holiday meal. It is easy to make and uses fresh ingredients. Your guests…

Peanut Butter Kisses

Who doesn't love peanut butter and chocolate? Best cookie ever!

Easy Cake Mix Oatmeal Craisin Cookies

Using a Spice Cake mix adds great flavor to the cookies. I like Craisins but you could use raisins or dried…

Spinach-Romaine Lettuce Salad

This was a 'gourmet' salad from Bon Appetit, 1978. It now is a favorite in my recipes. Sliced red onions and/or feta cheese make good additions to…

Filipino Fruit Salad

This recipe has been adapted from a Filipino fruit salad recipe I was given many years ago. This recipe is sweet and rich. It works great served as…

Gluten Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

When you're gluten free, there are certain things that you really miss.…

Anyone Can Pickle! Cherries, Sweet, Spicy and Fast!

I've always been interested in pickles, preserving and canning. I guess it's my inner squirrel speaking. The…

grilled fish with soy celery sauce

very easy to make, with minimum ingredients, can be make with sauce or dry.

Pomegranate Bellini

Turn POM into a syrup and mix with Champagne. Perfect drink for any New Year's Eve party!