Month: October 2020

Desserts, Frosting/Icing

Butter Cream Frosting

Hands down, this is my very favorite frosting recipe. I can still picture my mother making this frosting. We would gather ’round waiting for her to hand us one of the beaters to lick. It’s light , buttery and not too sweet…the perfect frosting for a chiffon cake or a sheet cake. If your frosting […]

Beverages

Buffalo Milk

Okay Ladies…this one’s for you! This is THE perfect punch to serve at a wedding shower or adult holiday party. It has gin, rum, kahlua and vodka, along with vanilla ice cream. Talk about yummy. You can dilute it with milk if you prefer a milder cocktail. Thanks to an old friend, Nancy D. for […]

Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Buckeyes

This sweet treat is a peanut butter & crispy rice cereal cookie, rolled into a ball, and dipped in chocolate. I don’t dare show up at Christmastime without these. Whenever I ask my Godchildren what they would like for Christmas, they always respond with ” my own personal stash of Buckeyes”. They are one of […]

Appetizers & Dips

Bruschetta

My good friend Marsha shared this recipe with me several years ago. I have served it at several parties and everyone loves it. It is especially good when you have a garden full of vine ripened tomatoes, especially those sweet little cherry tomatoes. Yum! Be sure to use a good quality wine vinegar for the […]

Desserts

Brownie Trifle Dessert

This decadent dessert is so easy to whip up. It starts with a package of brownie mix, some Amaretto, cool whip , instant pudding and candy bars. Follow a few east steps and you end up with this heavenly treat. A special thanks to my niece Tracy for sharing this recipe!

Soups

Borscht ( Beet Soup)

When my husband and I were newlyweds, he was reminiscing about eating Borscht as a child. I decided to surprise him with a big pot of soup. With the help of my good friend Jane, this recipe quickly became a family favorite.