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Cookies and Bars

Fruitcake Cookies

I’ll be honest here…I never was a fan of fruitcake. As I was browsing through the baking aisle, I spotted a container of mixed candied fruit, all chopped up and colorful as could be and I thought to myself, why not try to bake something with this fruit. After all, there are several foods that […]

Soups

Black Bean Soup

As I sit here, looking for the right words to tell you about this soup. I glance out the window and see the snow angrily falling. What a perfect dish to serve after a long bout of snow shoveling! Black bean soup, with it’s Cuban flair, thick and creamy, bursting with warm spices. You can […]

Side Dishes, Vegetables

Cheesy Yellow Squash Casserole

I was given a nice, big yellow squash and decided to try something new. So, off to the internet I went, in search of a new recipe. After researching several recipes, I made some changes and came up with my own version of this cheesy casserole. I’ve tried it with cheddar and with Gruyere and […]

Cakes, Desserts

Louisiana Crunch Cake

Have you ever had a hankering for a sweet,crunchy and downright delicious cake that’s easy to make? This cake is all that and more…the perfect treat for a brunch or really anytime of the day. I found this online some time ago, printed it up and slid it in my “recipes to try” folder. I […]

Salads, Side Dishes

Green Pea, Cheddar & Bacon Salad

Back in our camping days, we used to stop at a little Mom & Pop grocery store where they sold homemade salads. One of our favorites was a green pea salad with bacon and cheese. I’ve tried many recipes trying to find one that closely resembled the pea salad that we enjoyed and finally, came […]