Mini Top Hat

This is a pattern for a crocheted mini top hat or pork pie hat. It uses front post crochet and is worked by measurement rather than a set number of rows.

Shrimp Creole

I actually didn’t really like this recipe when I was a kid. My mother made it on occasion. I haven’t tried making it as an adult, but think that I would actually like it at this point.

Eggnog Cutout Cookies

  Eggnog Cutout Cookies CUT-OUT COOKIES:3 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ tsp baking soda½ tsp ground nutmeg½ tsp salt16 Tbsps unsalted butter (softened)¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)1 large egg½ cup eggnogEGGNOG GLAZE:2 cups powdered sugar2...

Chocolate Mousse

This chocolate mousse recipe calls for ladyfingers layered with the chocolate mouse and then frozen and covered with whipped cream.

Bourbon Balls

  Bourbon Balls 1 stick butter2 lbs powdered sugar¾ c bourbon1-2 c pecans chopped ("I used 2 cups")6 squares bitter chocolate (melted) Combine butter and sugar until mixture forms tiny grains like meal.Add bourbon a little at a time, mixing thoroughly.Add...

Elephant Ears

This recipe was posted in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper when I was a kid.

Snickerdoodles

These are one of my all time favorite cookies. Wish there was a more diabetic-friendly version.

Pasta Primavera

This recipe can be used with any in-season vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower squash, and carrots.

Sweet Tomatoes Chicken Pot Pie Stew

Sweet Tomatoes Chicken Pot Pie Stew 1/2 lb raw chicken breast1/2 lb butter1 1/4 cups diced carrot (3/8″ pieces)1 cup sliced celery (1/4″ pieces)1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic6 tablespoons all purpose white flower2 1/2 cups water1 1/4 cups whole milk3/4 cups whipping...

Darn Good Chocolate Cake

Made this cake for Dakota’s birthday when he asked for chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, and chocolate ice cream. It was really good.

Jack in the Box Tacos

You know the taco. The infamous taco that everyone makes fun of, but likes to eat anyway. While the real Jack in the Box tacos are actually soy, this recipe calls for ground beef and refried beans.

Banana Cake

Banana Cake

I am not a huge banana person, but I do love this cake, especially with the brown sugar/caramel icing. This is good as a sheet cake, but could be make with round cake pans and layered.

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