Apple Cider Sauce

Perfect sauce for a pork tenderloin, very flavorful with the cider and calvados.

Sanders Buttercream Frosting

This recipe comes from a cooking class I took a long time ago.  This frosting is not too sweet and is good for any cake you might make.  I used this on many, many, many cakes and still do. The frosting is the yellow part of the cake and the icing ( see my recipe Buttercream … Continue reading

Pecan Pie

This is the best pecan pie I have ever made or tried for that matter.  A thumbs up from my husband meant this pie recipe is a keeper.  It may seem like a lot of work to some but it is definitely worth it. Bon appetit!

Baked Canadian Style Ham Two Ways

Instead of bacon with your morning breakfast, try this dish instead.   There is little preparation and only 30 minutes to cook.  Serve it with a frittata, pancakes or waffles.

Spaghetti Salad

A simple but tasty pasta salad.  I usually have all of these ingredients on hand and it can be put together for a quick side dish.  The salad will have more flavor if it is allowed to chill for a few hours.      

Dad’s Pepper Steak

Dad did not do a lot of cooking but he did have a couple of special dishes he enjoyed making for us. This is delicious and the entire family loves it except for the occasional vegetarian and she picks out the meat! I like to use my Wusthof classic super slicer with the gently scalloped … Continue reading

Doritos Casserole

If you love Doritos you will enjoy eating this appetizer.  A snap to put together and it takes less than 30 minutes to cook.