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Charcutewreath

Charcuterie boards remind me of so many great times catching up with family and good friends. These beautiful collections of delicious meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts…

Hot Chocolate Pudding Cookies

Baking has always been something that has brought me peace of mind, but over the past year, I’ve began experimenting with different types of cookies…

Bacon Spaghetti

During WW2, my husband Allen’s grandmother and her sisters lived together while their husbands were off at war. Beef was hard to come by because…

Candied Walnut Pomegranate Salad

This recipe has been one of my silver linings during COVID-19. To make the best of a frustrating situation, I started taking more time to…

Cherry and Cream Scones

A dear friend shared this recipe with my family almost 20 years ago and it became an instant “cherr-ished” favorite (get it?—cherr-ished, cherries… I digress).…

Raspberry Cheese Appetizer

I love appetizers! To me, they are a small, flavor-packed bite of yumminess, and this appetizer doesn’t disappoint. It combines savory and sweet on top…

Gary’s Famous Beer Cheese

My husband, Gary, is the chef in our family, but I generally take credit for all of his wonderful creations. You see, when he semi-retired…

Woodford Candy Cane

There’s nothing like the smooth, silky richness of Woodford Reserve to warm you up on a cold winter’s night. Well, that… and maybe a space…

Cranberry Continental

This recipe is from my Grandma Florence (who isn’t really my grandma at all, but a beloved family member who is no longer with us).…

Avocado Chicken Salad

Growing up, chicken salad seemed to show up at every family gathering. But cooking it for my kids never really went over well. When I…

Salsa de Hermano

My family is a food family. We begin each day together discussing the meals to come. When we travel, our first question upon return is about what…

White Chicken Chili

My family is known for their big appetites. That’s why I love making this chili—it’s relatively simple to put together, and it has that warm,…