Apricot Nectar Pudding

This is a cake topped with apricot nectar poured over and baked.

Chocolate Chip Date Cake

This cake is made with dates, chocolate chips, and coconut.

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Kahlua

Many years ago I made a chocolate mouse cake with Kahlua. I had trouble finding that exact recipe but this one is close.

Bacon Cauliflower Salad

This salad will sit overnight in the refrigerator in layers. Before serving, mix all the ingredients together.

Wendy’s Chili

We really liked this version of chili. Unfortunately I have several children who only want our “family favorite” chili with spaghetti in it.

Blackberry Cake

Have not tried this cake yet and suspect that several people might not find it appealing in theory. Still, I look forward to trying it at some point. The photo certainly makes it look appetizing.

Strawberry Cake

This strawberry cake recipe has been used in our family for years. It is one of Susannah’s favorites and usually what we have on her birthday.

German Apple Pie

This is a good pie recipe if you like apples.

Ratatouille

Personally, I am not a fan of eggplant. But if you like eggplant, try this version of ratatouille.

Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

This is a recipe for sweet potatoes cooked in a casserole dish. It uses mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, pecans, and brown sugar.

Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo

  Chicken Alfredo Pasta16 oz Dry pastaChicken1 lb Skinless, boneless chicken1 tsp Italian seasoning3/4 tsp Kosher salt1/4 tsp Pepper2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp ButterSauce1/2 cup Butter (cut up into slices or chunks)2 cups Heavy cream1 clove Garlic...

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Tallerini

Tallerini

  Tallerini 16 oz fine noodles2 lbs ground beef2 onions (chopped)2 cloves garlic (chopped)1 bell pepper3 Tbsp salad oil13 oz tomatoes (canned)12 oz corn (canned)1 cup ripe olives4 oz mushrooms (canned)1/2 lb cheese (shredded)salt & pepper (to taste) Cook...

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Dakota’s Favorite Pancakes

Dakota’s Favorite Pancakes

Dakota's Favorite Pancakes 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour3 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon white sugar¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)1 ¼ cups milk3 tablespoons butter (melted)1 large egg Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a...

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Pistachio Bombs

Pistachio Bombs

Pistachio Bombs 8 oz 1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened¼ tsp pure vanilla extract3 Tbsp confectioners style erythritol sweetener¼ cup chopped pistachios In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone, vanilla, and sweetener.Mix gently but thoroughly with a fork or spatula,...

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Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup

  Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup 1 tablespoon butter½ onion (chopped)¼ cup melted butter¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups milk2 cups chicken stock1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets1 cup matchstick-cut carrots1 stalk celery (thinly sliced)2 ½ cups shredded sharp...

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Pickle Soup

Pickle Soup

Pickle Soup 5½ cups chicken broth1¾ cups potatoes (peeled and quartered)2 cups carrots (small diced)1 cup dill pickles (small diced)½ cup unsalted butter½ cup flour1 cup sour cream¼ cup water2 cups dill pickle juice1½ tsp Old Bay seasoning½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper¼ tsp...

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Eggnog Cutout Cookies

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...

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Mashed Potato Rolls

Mashed Potato Rolls

  1 cup leftover mashed potatoes (at room temperature)2 large eggs (room temperature)½ cup butter (melted)½ cup milk (lukewarm)½ cup water (lukewarm)4 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 ¼ tsp instant yeast2 Tbsp granulated sugar2 tsp salt In the bowl of a stand mixer...

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Potato Rolls with Rosemary

Potato Rolls with Rosemary

½ cup water (room temperature)2 ¼ tsp 1 packet active-dry or instant yeast1 tsp plus ⅓ cup sugar (divided)1 cup mashed potatoes¼ cup milk6 Tbsp salted butter (melted and cooled)2 large eggs2 ½ tsp minced fresh rosemary1 ½ tsp salt4 ½ to 5 cups all-purpose flour Proof...

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