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Appetizers & Dips

Meatball Appetizers

I was at a gathering where these meatball appetizers were served. Now, I already had a favorite meatball appetizer recipe, but when I tried these, I realized it was also a keeper. So, I asked for the recipe and a few days later, I made a batch of these and a batch of my favorites […]

brownies
Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Brownies (Chewy)

I love, love, love brownies. I guess you can tell that, as this is one of 3 different brownie recipes on my site. I just can’t pick a favorite! This recipe was very recently discovered on the inside of a Baker’s chocolate box. Of course, I just HAD to try it. I must admit, they […]

Ethnic Dishes, Soups

African Red Lentil Soup

A friend of mine lived in South Africa for several years and when she returned to the USA, she brought several of her husbands family recipes back with her. She gave me a copy of this recipe and I finally got around to making it this afternoon. Now I must tell you, I have never […]

Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Lemon Bars

This is the recipe that turned me into a lemon bar lover. I had a “girls only” get together and my old friend Bonnie brought these bars. Talk about heavenly…a perfectly balanced combo of tart, yet sweet lemony goodness. The crust is absolutely amazing.

Main Dish - Lamb & Veal

Lamb & Carrot Meatballs

This recipe was given to me close to 50 years ago, by my sister-in-law Mary. I don’t serve it often as ground lamb is hard to find in my neck of the woods, but when it’s available, you’ll find this dish on my dinner table. I serve it with mashed potatoes smothered in the delicious […]