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Breakfast, Desserts

Scones

I’ve been baking these tender scones for many years. You can alter the recipe to fit your mood. For example, if I’m adding cranraisins, I switch the vanilla extract to orange extract for a cranberry orange scone. If I want a lemon poppy scone, I use lemon extract instead of vanilla, and add a Tablespoon […]

Breakfast, Side Dishes

Sausage Gravy

Nothing’s better than hot biscuits , fresh out of the oven, smothered in sausage gravy , with a couple of fried eggs and a hot cup of coffee. This sausage gravy is rich and creamy with chunks of sausage. If you own a cast iron skillet, I would recommend using it for a nice, brown […]

Appetizers & Dips, Ethnic Dishes

Samosa (Appetizer)

Years ago my friend Prem would host parties to which I was invited. Prem was from India, so all the food they served were Indian dishes. This appetizer was one of my favorites. I describe it as a little fried pie stuffed with a spicy potato and pea filling. It is absolutely delicious and can […]

Cookies and Bars

Rum Balls

Here is another recipe from my “Christmas Cookie Collection”. These bite size treats are bursting with nuts, rum and gooey goodness and are rolled in powdered sugar. I place each ball into a paper candy cup so the rum doesn’t leach into the other cookies on the tray. I’ve had so many requests through the […]