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Soups

Cream of Brussel Sprout Soup

About a year ago, my good neighbor brought me a shopping bag full of Brussel sprouts. I made blackened sprouts, bacon & maple syrup sprouts, buttered sprouts, and still had plenty. I was afraid they would spoil, so I set out to find more ways to serve these little gems of nutty goodness. It wasn’t […]

Cookies and Bars

Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies

It’s been over 50 years, and I still reminisce of my Mom making these cookies at Christmastime. She would add red food coloring to some of the batter and green to the next batch. Some she baked without color but ALL were decorated by us kids, with colored sugar or little silver candy dots. I […]

Cookies and Bars, Miscellaneous

Cranberry Hootycreeks

At Christmas time, there are always friends, neighbors or family members that you would like to give a small gift to, but the funds just aren’t available. Well, last year, a dear friend found herself in that situation and here’s what she did. She bought some mason jars and filled them with ingredients to make […]

Cookies and Bars

Coconut Macaroons

It was always such a treat when we would visit Las Vegas and go to the buffets, where they have SO many desserts on display. I always headed straight for the coconut macaroons, my all-time favorites! Well, the last time we went, none of the buffets had the macaroons. I guess all of those fancy […]