Author: Mary Ellen Stringham

  • Roast Holiday Turkey

    Roast Holiday Turkey

    There is nothing quit like the smell of a turkey roasting in the oven. This time of year with the holidays it seems to have an extra good smell. I think it is part of the ambiance of the season. This recipe has been developed over several years continually trying to perfect it. This year…

  • Apple-Carrot Muffins

    Apple-Carrot Muffins

    There are so many wonderful things to cook with in the Autumn months. Apples and carrots, just to name a couple, each have great recipes using them individually as the main ingredients.      This recipe combines them for a moist quick bread like texture in a muffin with a light streusel topping and a…

  • Craisin Cream Scones

    Craisin Cream Scones

    I recently held a Revolutionary War themed meeting and wondered what would be the somewhat authentic treats to serve. I researched a little and found that “Scones or Tea Biscuits” were common. I found that I had a recipe and did a little changing and this was the result. “Craisin Cream Scones”      …

  • Shepherd’s Pie

    Shepherd’s Pie

    Do you know the names of these vegetables? These are the great root vegetables that make this  “Shepherd’s Pie”  very different and very tasty. This however is not an inexpensive recipe to make. These vegetables are not as commonly used and thus cost more, but oh is it worth it. 2 lbs Yokon Gold potatoes,…

  • Snicker Cookie Bars

    Snicker Cookie Bars

    I enjoy Snicker bars. Halloween is the only time of year that I buy enough candy to make this recipe. These Snicker cookie bars are kind of like short bread and not supper sweet. Recipe 3 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs…