by Corinne Ritz | Apr 28, 2025 | Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Easter, Food, Holidays, Uncategorized
I used to belong to a dinner group with a group of girlfriends that we called “Gourmet Club”. We were in groups of two and once a year would take our turn to host an elaborate themed dinner party for the others. One year my friend and I hosted a Titanic...
by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 31, 2025 | Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Easter, Holidays, Party Time, Valentine's Day
Italian Cream Buns are the perfect addition for any Brunch or Party. Rich with ricotta cheese and almonds with a creamy filling. YUM! Start by whipping the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla and almond extracts and mix well. Whisk the milk...
by Corinne Ritz | Mar 6, 2025 | 4th of July, Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Easter, Food, Holidays, Raspberries, Raspberries, Valentine's Day
Mom’s FAVORITE berry is Raspberry. And I love any version of a sweet roll. I literally dreamed these up. I woke up one morning and thought, I wonder if I could make raspberry rolls with a sweet, lemon glaze, if those would be good? Well, they are MORE than good!...
by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 4, 2025 | Baking, Cookies, Dessert, Holidays, Snacks, Uncategorized
These cookies are really SPECIAL. We start with a rich buttery cookie dough and add in butter-toasted pecans and toffee bits. Every bite is HEAVENLY! Break the pecan halves down the middle. I like big pieces but break them into whatever size you like. Melt 1Tbsp of...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 23, 2025 | Baking, Bar cookies, Cookies, Dessert, Halloween, Holidays, Party Time
These cookie bars are so ooey-gooey delicious you will long for them after they are gone! Using crushed graham crackers in the cookie base makes them truly taste just like s’mores…but dare I say BETTER??? Try them out and you decide. DISCLAIMER: The...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 21, 2025 | 4th of July, Appetizers, Christmas, Holidays, Lunch, Party Time, Snacks
Good party dips are the best and so easy to throw together. This one has all the best goodies in one place! Sharp cheddar, bacon and almonds! YUM! I like to serve this up with fruit for a light lunch. Delicious. So simple…mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until...