by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 10, 2023 | Dinner, Lunch, New Years, Party Time, Pizza, Sandwiches, Snacks, Super Bowl, Uncategorized
On a cold winter’s day on our little farm in Dixon, Illinois, I was scrounging for something to make for dinner. I found some frozen bread dough in the freezer and our version of Stromboli was born. It was a major hit. Here is what we like about it: It’s...
by Cindy Alldredge | Sep 13, 2022 | Crockpot, Dinner, Soup, Super Bowl
This chili is a true comfort food from the Southwest. It was a harvest meal, made when all the peppers were ripe in the field. I use Hatch chilies if possible. Anaheim and Poblano are also good choices. If you can’t find fresh chilies you can just use the canned...
by Cindy Alldredge | Apr 18, 2022 | 4th of July, Appetizers, Brunch, Easter, Holidays, Lunch, Party Time, Super Bowl
This is an old standard…something I made for every gathering, every event, every baby shower. And I had forgotten how good it is. Really YUMMY! Like… I can’t stop eating it. So easy to make! It’s funny looking back over the years as new food...
by Corinne Ritz | Apr 14, 2022 | 4th of July, Appetizers, Christmas, Easter, Food, Gluten Free, Halloween, Holidays, Super Bowl, Thanksgiving, Traditions
Many years ago, my Aunt Judy made a version of this dip and set it out on Thanksgiving to snack on while we were finishing food prep. I loved it, and wrote down her measurements, and made it for years. THEN, one day my friend Emily brought this dip to a gathering, and...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 22, 2022 | 4th of July, Colleen Mott Approved, Dinner, Food, Lunch, Snacks, Super Bowl
I remember my mom, Colleen Mott, making these from the time I was little. They were always a treat and great for lunch or dinner. When I was a teenager our church youth group went on a trip to Canada… my mom made these for 70 people in a park on a...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 19, 2022 | Baking, Christmas, Cookies, Dessert, Easter, Food, Holidays, St. Patrick’s Day, Super Bowl
Brownies are always a welcome treat…and then add a rich, creamy mint layer and top with chocolate ganache and you have something magical. They are also called Creme de Menthe Brownies or just mint brownies. This was one of Corinne’s favorite things to...
