Category: recipes

  • Pecan Thumbprints

    Pecan Thumbprints

    I think Pecan Thumbprints are one the prettiest cookies. They are so easy to make and they turn out beautiful. I like mine filled with Butter Cream frosting, but some people prefer jelly or jam. Either way they’re yummy. Pecan Thumbprints 2/3 cup Butter 1/3 cup Sugar 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon…

  • 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…

  • Chocolate Banana Muffins

    Chocolate Banana Muffins

      My daughter loves banana bread, but I was getting a little tired of making the same banana bread all the time. I love my banana bread recipe, but we need something different for a change. I found a great recipe on Chef in Training’s blog. We made just a few changes to better suite…

  • 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”      …

  • Chicken Corn Chowder

    Chicken Corn Chowder

    I love soup anytime but I especially love it this time of year. It just helps warm me up  inside on these cold Autumn days.  I try really hard to make soups that are hardy and filling and this  “Chicken Corn Chowder”  recipe is no different. Lots of vegetables and protein.       Ingredients  …