The colors are beautiful, taste is excellent, and this Roasted Beet Soup with Creme Fraiche is so easy to make and so delicious.  What more could you want to please … Continued

  Roasting Perfect Turkey Guidelines Learn How to Roast the Thanksgiving and Christmas Turkey   It is hard to beat the classic roast turkey with the wonderful aromas that waft from … Continued

Savory Noodle Kugel Pudding Recipe Ellen Easton shares with us her family recipe for a Savory Noodle Kugel Pudding.  Kugel, also pronounced as koogle or keegal in Eastern European countries, … Continued

The Sazerac cocktail is to New Orleans what the margarita is to the southwest.  It is reported to be the first cocktail every invented (at least in the United States). … Continued

Scalloped oysters are fantastic served as a special side dish, first course, or appetizer with crackers.  For many families in some regions of the United States, this dish is a … Continued

  Secrets of Making a Perfect Fruitcake From the cookbook called A World of Baking by Dolores Casella     On the quest to make the perfect fruitcake? Your homemade … Continued

  Shrimp Jambalaya could be a second cousin of gumbo – the recipes are similar with the exception of cooked rice.     In gumbo, the rice is cooked separately … Continued

Shrimp with Quinoa Pesto Salad Recipe Enjoy this lovely Shrimp with Quinoa Pesto Salad recipe to welcome the arrival of Spring.  As this dish is to be served cold, with … Continued

This fantastic and delicious Simply Strawberries are a very simple and elegant way to serve fresh strawberries.  The taste will remind you of cheesecake. Everyone that I serve this very … Continued

  My daughter’s and I were so excited to receive our foodie friend’s new cookbook, Recipes For Busy Moms – The Magical Slow Cooker by Sarah Olson.  My youngest daughter … Continued

Chicken wings can be time consuming to make. This is where the handy crock pot comes in! Crock Pots are also known as Slow Cookers. Serve these delicious slow cooker … Continued

My youngest daughter brought this slow cooker pulled pork breakfast casserole to a family Sunday brunch gathering and it was a hit with the crowd. Per Brenda “I wanted to … Continued

Smoked Beef Brisket is the meat of choice for barbecuing in the great state of Texas.  In fact, Smoked Brisket is considered the “National Dish of Texas.” Briskets are a … Continued

Smoked Prime Rib Roast If you love prime rib, then you will be amazed at the next level flavor achieved from a smoked prime rib roast. Our family has always … Continued

Smoked Turkey Bean soup with Kale is a great use for all that leftover smoked turkey form Thanksgiving.  It has a rich and flavorful smell and taste.  Smoked Turkey Bean … Continued