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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe We love cheesecake in our house, so when our son came for a visit last weekend, I made a batch of these Cranberry Cheesecake Bars. Any recipe that has chocolate chips as one of its ingredients is always a big hit. I managed to get a few pictures of them before they were devoured. Enjoy, … Read More
Edible Sunflower Cupcake Toppers Dress up store bought cupcakes with these easy to make edible sunflower cupcake toppers. They are quick to make and only require a few ingredients. All you need is a bag of yellow candy melts, some mini cupcake liners, blackberries and a knife. 1. Separate one dozen mini cupcake liners and press them open slightly. 2. Melt 1/2 package… Read More
Fresh Corn Salad – My sister-in-law is from the Nebraska corn belt, and she has all the best corn recipes. She made this salad for a family gathering and I’ve been making it ever since. It is perfect for leftover ears of corn on the cob, but I’ve been know to buy ears specifically to make this recipe. Either way… Read More
Kale and Quinoa with Feta and Blueberries Salad I’m not actually a big fan of kale. I thought it was one of those foods you had to acquire a taste for, until I found a kale salad at my local Heinen’s Grocery Store. It had so many yummy ingredients in it – almonds, dried cranberries, blueberries, yellow peppers, celery, and feta –… Read More
Easy Lemon Blackberry Mini Tarts What has only four ingredients, doesn’t need to be baked, tastes delicious and looks as though you studied to be a French pastry chef? I might be exaggerating a tiny bit, but these Easy Lemon Blackberry Mini Tarts are that good … in my humble opinion. Ingredients: 3 boxes of mini phyllo shells 1 – 10 oz. jar of… Read More
Old Fashioned Dark Chocolate Butter Cream Eggs When I was a kid, every Easter my brothers and sister and I would look forward to the large Dark Chocolate Butter Cream Egg that we got to share. It was so sweet and buttery and we all have fond memories of eating slices of that yummy goodness together. My mother bought the… Read More
Gluten Free Apricot Almond Scones This week I ventured out to the West Side Market. It is Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market. There are more than 100 vendors, and you can find everything from fresh seafood, meats and vegetables to cheese, flowers and baked goods. It was like a giant farmer’s market, and I really enjoyed it. As I was leaving… Read More
I am 100% Irish, and that means that we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day growing up. It was a tradition to wear green, decorate with shamrocks, have toasted Irish soda bread for breakfast, and finish the day with a corned beef and cabbage dinner. Here is an easy little treat to help celebrate the day. Irish Cream Marshmallow Treats are a twist on the… Read More
I have been working on feeding my family a more healthy diet. It was one of my New Year’s resolutions. I cut out wheat, sugar, and processed foods from meal planning. It is actually a lot easier than it sounds, and everyone is feeling better. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I don’t want to deprive anyone (including me) from a little treat. Dark… Read More
If you are stuck on what to bring to a New Year’s Eve gathering, I have a few appetizer recipes from the archives that are easy and yummy. Hot Crab Dip is a real crown pleaser. The blend of crabmeat, cheeses and the zest of the Old Bay Seasoning make this hot from the oven Crab Dip perfect for any party…. Read More
