by Corinne Ritz | May 24, 2025 | 4th of July, Barbecue, Cookout, Dinner, Family, Food, Grilling, Holidays, Party Time, Summer
We LOVE a Good Summer Cookout with friends and family. Of course, the classic burgers and hot dogs on the grill with some watermelon is good enough for us. However, there are SO many other great options! The easiest way we have found is for the host and/or hostess to...
by Corinne Ritz | May 17, 2025 | Autumn, Beef, Crockpot, Dinner, Food, Freezer Meal, Instant Pot, Meat, One pot, Sandwiches, Super Bowl, Uncategorized
Mom discovered this recipe in the early 1990’s in one of those little grocery store stand cookbooks. It has become a staple in our family. The best part is that it is a crockpot meal and takes very little effort. Also, the finished product freezes great to use...
by Cindy Alldredge | May 3, 2025 | Breakfast, Brunch, Casserole, Christmas, Easter, Holidays, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day
What could be better than this on a spring or summer morning? This bread pudding made with fresh strawberries is absolutely wonderful! This is perfect for Easter morning, Sunday brunch just an anytime dessert. And it is so easy to put together. Using croissants in...
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 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 | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
These beautiful appetizers are SO EASY and so YUMMY! I have made these for years and they are ALWAYS such a big hit. Maybe the most important thing to do is to choose your salami wisely. You don’t want to use “deli sliced” which is very thin. They...
