“…We serve this warm and comforting, non-alcoholic drink at our Christmas party…a big pot of it simmering away on the stove and filling our home with a deliciously spicy aroma. Wassail smells like Christmas! Here is our family’s treasured recipe for Wassail…”
Read More“…Here is a simple how-to to engaging in the Christmas tradition of roasting chestnuts….”
Read More“…With the last of summer’s blackberries and plums and the first of autumn’s pears and apples all ripe at once, I turn to my favorite, easy dinner party meal…Cinnamon Dusted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fruit. It is so simple to make, I hesitate to even call it a recipe…”
Read More“Spring is such an excellent time for picnics! This tasty picnic sandwich has tender chicken breasts combined with a balsamic-roasted strawberry spread that is pink and pretty and just right for springtime! It’s a super simple sandwich recipe, that will have you…”
Read More“…after much practice, I’m pleased to say that I think I’ve finally hit on a recipe for proper British scones. It’s a scone recipe that will not let you down. It’s light and fluffy. It cracks horizontally in the most tantalizing manner, and will pop apart…”
Read More“A well-stocked pantry is a thing of beauty and extremely practical. Having a pantry stocked with all the essentials makes meal planning and grocery list making easier. It makes meal preparations flow smoothly. It equips you to be more creative in the kitchen when you have…”
Read More“Making mulled wine is super simple! It requires just a few ingredients and no special skills. But you’ll be rewarded with a warm and tantalizing winter drink that will…”
Read MoreMy favorite summer meal is one that can be served on a single platter. It make clean-up easy…just one serving dish. And I especially love the communal feel of everyone helping themselves to one big platter of food. A couple of summers ago, I did…
Read More“When I think of springtime menu planning, I like to think of simple meals packed with fresh taste. Lemon Chicken with Spring Vegetables is loaded with vegetables and has a zippy tang of lemon that just brightens your palette and makes your heart sing! And it all gets baked on a sheet pan, so…”
Read More“…After a recent trip to Maine and a delicious lunch at a small café, I came home inspired to create the tantalizing chicken salad sandwich we enjoyed for lunch. It’s perfect for picnics…packed with flavor and bursting with freshness…”
Read More“…They are light and flakey and so comforting. And I love how versatile a buttermilk biscuit is. I serve them for breakfast with butter and honey or jam. I serve them with my cup of tea in the afternoon. Small ones are an unexpected accompaniment to a salad for…”
Read MoreIf my love language were a food, it just might be chicken pot pie. This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. With it’s flaky pastry, big chunks of chicken, and piping hot vegetables swimming in sauce, it has pleased grandparents, eager babies, and finicky toddlers alike. It’s the perfect comfort food for autumn days and cold, winter nights…
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