Our Family Recipes and fun Food Ideas
Beef Barley Soup is a perfect lunch or dinner choice when the weather has decided to turn to fall. Cool and sunny or cloudy and rainy, a warm comforting bowl of soup can make any day feel like home. Beef barley soup is simple, quick and wholesome, and ready in minutes in your Instant Pot….
Valentines is a fun holiday for everyone in the family. You are going to love these 10 Fun Valentines Party Ideas. Think of Valentine’s Day as a time to teach and demonstrate love to each other in the family and to friends and neighbors. What better way than to have a fun Valentine’s Day lunch party….
Adorable little Heart Tea Sandwiches are perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, a Bridal shower, a baby shower, and Mother’s Day brunch. These little heart shaped tea sandwiches are the perfect party tea sandwich with three delicious Tea Sandwich fillings. Next time you have an elegant brunch these will become your favorite tea sandwich recipes. Adults…
Shortbread cookies for Valentine’s Day have to be heart shaped. A buttery sturdy Perfect Valentines Heart Shortbread Cookie Recipe was just what I needed for a beautiful Valentine’s Day Party. Here in Ohio, we get very gray in February. The bright bold red color of Valentine’s hearts is perfect for a tea party. Hearts are…
Buche de Noel is the traditional French word for the Christmas Yule Log Cake. This cake is a dessert I have made for our family for the last 30 years. This beautifully decorated cake is one of the first Christmas recipes I found in a box of my mother’s old recipe boxes. It is a…
Christmas Party Raspberry Sherbet Punch – Non Alcoholic is a party favorite and a simple, crowd-pleasing easy sherbet punch recipe. Made with delicious scoops of sherbet, this festive party punch is a fun and refreshing addition to any gathering! This Christmas sherbet punch is always a big hit at celebrations like birthday parties, baby showers,…
Your family will love making perfect pizzelles Italian cookies with this easy pizzelle recipe. Use a pizzelle maker waffle iron to create a classic Italian cookie that’s crisp, golden brown, and delicious. A true family favorite, pizzelles are a holiday classic that brings everyone together during the holiday season for a warm, nostalgic treat. Pizzelles…
Every Thanksgiving and Christmas season I make our traditional family Molasses Gingersnap Cookies. I do not have a recipe from a family member but I remember the soft and crisp taste of delicious molasses gingersnap cookies from my childhood. I found our families favorite in a magazine years ago and have made it my own. Every time I bake a batch…
Serving a big bowl of fluffy pistachio Watergate Salad reminds me of Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the retro recipes in the 1970s. But this creamy light delicious side dish (you could say snack dessert) refers to the Washington DC hotel and not the scandal of the nation. Rich, creamy, and fluffy a super light dessert that…
Cherry Pie is one of my go-to pies when we have company for dinner, as most friends do not make it for themselves even though it is a favorite. I love cherry pie as much as apples. I start making cherry pies as soon as the cherry trees on the pick-your-own farms in our community…
Instant Pot Veggie Crumble Pasta Spaghetti sauce is quick & easy, ready in 6 minutes, family kid friendly dinner. If you need a meatless dinner recipe that will please the whole family, even your husband who may be a traditional meat & potatoes man, you will not go wrong. Vegetarian Spaghetti 6 minutes to Dinner…
Canning is a wonderful way to preserve the best of your garden and enjoy fresh, homemade flavors all year round. Whether you’re new to canning or a seasoned pro, these 5 basic canning recipes are easy to follow and full of delicious possibilities. From pickles to relishes and sauces, you’ll have fun stocking up your…