This is a very easy appetizer where Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls do most of the work along with turkey pepperoni (can use regular of course) and finely grated mozarella cheese. I think it needs more pepperoni, cheese and a few herbs like basil and/or oregano so there won’t be such a doughy taste – just … Continue reading
Kielbasa often appears on our holiday brunch table and it is usually sliced, cooked in beer or wine and served with a variety of mustards. See also Holiday Kielbasa Brunch. This version “hasselbacks” the kielbasa into 1/4-inch slices (but not all the way through) and is roasted basting with a glaze and served with roasted … Continue reading
I make chocolate chip cookies all year long and they are not a traditional holiday cookie for me. Add pink chocolate and they suddenly become festive. Most people love chocolate chip cookies because they can be made to their liking. There are many recipes out there to satisfy most tastes whether you prefer a crispy, … Continue reading
Portuguese Sweet Bread is a mainstay among Portuguese bread lovers, often at Christmas and Easter when it includes a boiled egg. Traditionally it is served plain or with butter but it is delicious on its own. I plan to make French toast with it this week. I have read that this bread would make excellent … Continue reading
Anyone who has followed me has probably seen an Oreo post or two or three. I love to make them and here is another Christmas idea. These are very simple as you need only lime green candy melts (white chocolate colored green), red candy melts for the mini hearts, mini and large Oreo cookies and … Continue reading
Gingerbread cookies probably are at the top of my list of favorite Holiday cookies. There are so many ways to decorate gingerbread men but I thought these three were really cute ideas. How about a gingerbread man hugging a tiny graham teddy bear? What a great idea coming from Christmas Cookies by Better Homes and Gardens. Are these … Continue reading
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS! How about serving these luscious mini brownies with a chocolate pastry crust, raspberry brownie filling, topped with a fresh raspberry and finished with a ganache drizzle. Perfect little bite-sized treats for your holiday celebrations. Don’t you just love the muffin papers that look like Santa’s … Continue reading
Ho!Ho!Ho! I made my first madeleines back in 1994. How do I know – well I saved this May, 1994 recipe from Bon Appetit and wrote “great – G’s favorite”. G of course is Gene, my best friend, hubby and companion for so many years. I made two other recipes at the time from Chocolatier … Continue reading
Holiday kielbasa is often a part of our seasonal menu. This is usually served on Christmas morning as the main entree of a special brunch. It began many years ago when a co-worker of a sister made this for a company potluck. Plain, simple and delicious! I always thought this recipe originated from my Dad … Continue reading
For almost 20 years my family made gingerbread houses as a Christmas holiday tradition; up to six houses one year (one per family). Please click on the following link Gingerbread Houses for some ideas and instructions. I even made a Halloween Gingerbread House. Also, check out my recipe for Royal Icing as Glue or to Decorate Cookies. Anyways, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! … Continue reading