Stuffed Eggs 12 eggs (don’t buy the special Omega eggs as they are difficult to peel; I use fresh large brown eggs). Mayonnaise (in my house it has to be Cains). Two stalks celery Half an onion (but I don’t use the onion when I know my guests don’t eat onions). Vinegar (this is my…
Another variation on the yellow cake mix with chocolate chips. This time it’s chocolate cake mix with peanut butter chips. I went back to using the ice cream scoop so that I got 20 cookies. They stayed chewy. And are they delicious! Wow! So good! Cake Mix Cookies Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix 1…
I’ve been anxious to try a variation on the white cake mix with chocolate chips and so I chose to make chocolate cake mix with white chocolate chips. It didn’t disappoint! Cake Mix Cookies Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix 1 cup white chocolate chips ½ cup oil or melted butter 2 eggs Preparation Combine…
Looking for something to read? I couldn’t put this book down: “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America,” by Erik Larson. There are two stories going on at the same time: one is the designing and building of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago (and architect…
Easy Cheesecake, because we really just wanted to try different flavors of whipped cream on a plain cheesecake. This cheesecake was made from a boxed kit and took about five minutes! But the flavor was very good. Not as cheese-y as homemade, but it will do for our whipped cream taste-test. Kitchen and Housewares We…
These cookies are a time-saver and also delicious! Thanks to my brother’s girlfriend for sharing a batch she made. They are so good warm and gooey from the oven, but also great after being stored in a container for a few days! You need to try these. Cake Mix Cookies Ingredients 1 package yellow cake…
These are some of my favorite local charities that need help all year round, but especially at the holidays and during the winter months when resources are scarce for many in our community. I’ve donated coats to Trinity Jubilee Center and they were very appreciative. When I was in high school I created and printed…
Eggplant Parmesan There is nothing quick about making eggplant parmesan from scratch, but this classic can be made ahead and reheated when needed so it just may become your get-together favorite! Sauce ingredients (or use two 24 oz. jars of Hunt’s Garlic and Herb Sauce doctored up) Sauce from scratch: ¼ cup olive oil, 1…
I love this time of year! Getting together with family and friends, focusing on what’s important, finding the perfect gift, cooking up favorites, decorating, and watching holiday movies. Oh, and hot chocolate and cookies, too. Have you been asked to a holiday party? I’m excited to be able to share a free downloadable game to…
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