Happy National Peanut Butter Fudge Day!! That's right.... it's National Peanut Butter Fudge Day! News to me!! But I don't turn down an opportunity to celebrate! … [Read more...]
Candied Pecans
The other day, I was in the market, and noticed a display of pecans... and I thought - It's a sign... it's time to dust off that Candied Pecan recipe!! There's just something about the smell of roasted pecans at this time of the year... they smell like the holidays! … [Read more...]
Spice Up Your Saturday with this Fiery Bloody Mary
It's Saturday.... it's the weekend... it's Game-Day. It's time for a Bloody Mary!! … [Read more...]
Olive Pimento Cream Cheese Spread
I'm feeling inspired by my local bagel shop today! They have a case of cream cheese spreads that rivals an ice cream parlor's display of desserts! They offer a flavor of the week... which made me think... why don't I create a flavor of the week? OK... maybe month. So... here … [Read more...]
Cheddar Olive Cheese Ball
I grew up in a family that LOVED Cheese Balls. It might as well have been a requirement that if any of the women in the family invited company over... a cheese ball must be served. Cheese just happens to be one of my favorite things in the world... so I was just as happy to … [Read more...]
The BEST Pigs in a Blanket with Dipping Sauce
A key ingredient for any successful party buffet?... That go-to dish that you know without a doubt will always be a hit! These Pigs in a Blanket are your answer! I throw A LOT of parties.... and this is just one of those dishes I can count on every time. Put out a bowl of … [Read more...]
Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
Hands down... my mom made the best blue cheese dressing! Recently I bought way too many tomatoes on a grocery run. I hate to let anything go to waste... so I decided to whip up a batch of my mom's blue cheese dressing. I love the simplicity of a sliced tomato and some chunky … [Read more...]