Month: October 2020

Soups

Ham and Potato Soup

We had lots of ham left over from a holiday meal and after searching for recipes, I came across this soup recipe. Well, it was really good and I couldn’t stop at just one bowl. The nicest part about this is you don’t need to use a ham bone. So now when we have ham, […]

Appetizers & Dips

Ham & Cheese Pinwheels

Just before graduation, one of my “study buddies” hosted a luncheon and this is one of the appetizers she served. Ham is not one of my favorite things, but I noticed the ladies were hovering over this dish, so I decided to try one, and then another, and another. They were spectacular. Thanks Rosemarie for […]

Main Dish - Vegetarian

Goodwich Sandwich

Sometimes I like to have a “meatless meal”, and this sandwich has always been a favorite of mine. Back in the 80’s, this very tasty vegetarian “hand held meal” became popular. It’s chock full of tasty vegetables and grilled onions, served in a pita pocket. You can add or omit some of the items to […]

Beverages

Glogg

This adult beverage, which is a Swedish drink, mostly enjoyed at Christmastime, is served hot. It’s got fruits and nuts, spices, sugar and a boatload of booze. I remember my brother Rich scorching off his eyebrows when he lit a pot of this and my stepmother got very tipsy just from snacking on the raisins […]

Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Gingerbread Cookies

My search is over!!! After trying many different gingerbread recipes, a friend came to the rescue with this gem. She found it online a few years ago, printed it out and never got around to baking them. So, I made them and they are the best. Tender, not too spicy and easy to roll out. […]