Pecan Bars & Salted Chocolate Chip Pecan Bars

It’s hard to resist a pecan bar… Or a Salted Chocolate Chip Pecan Bar BUT… these recipes are so easy, why not make both! Shortcut Pecan Bars Partially pre-bake crust Make pecan filling, pour onto crust, and bake Salty Chocolate Pecan Bars are just a slight variation of Short Cut Pecan Bars Again start with … Continue reading

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Tis the season to fire up the grill! Special seasonings are always welcomed by men and women and they make a perfect gift You can give one seasoning like this versatile Texas Rub Coating your meat before cooking adds so much flavor 😋 Multiples allow the cook to try different flavor profiles This 4 flavor … Continue reading

Winter Decorating, Tablescapes & Winter Treats

Happy New Year!! We went to the beach house for a few days between Christmas and New Year’s We enjoyed some summer like days with sunny sparkling water and temps in the low 70s and beautiful sunsets! We’re going back to the “city” today, and are going to be in for a shock as the … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Pumpkin Sausage Lasagna

Last Fall I made a Pumpkin Alfredo Ravioli Bake that was a big hit with my grandsons so I decided to try a lasagna version Sausage, ricotta, and Mozzarella cheese are layered with lasagna noodles and covered with pumpkin Alfredo sauce All you have to do is brown the sausage Then cook the pumpkin with … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Gifts from Your Kitchen

Do your shopping at home by making gifts from your kitchen! It’s nice to have something on hand for a last minute gift Holiday Cranberry Shortbread This buttery shortbread cookie recipe is flavor packed with cranberries and pistachio nuts, and perfect for holiday nibbling Coconut Rum Snowball Make this yummy dessert ball and tuck it … Continue reading

Valentine Gifts for the Cook or Chef

Welcome to the January Creative Craft blog hop hosted by Sara from Birdz of a Feather Each month this group of clever crafters share ideas and tutorials of things they have made Welcome readers, friends and visitors from Decorate and More with Tip She is so smart to get a head start on Spring with … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Sally’s Tempting Toffee

One of the gifts I received at my Birthday Christmas Cocktail Party was a tin of homemade toffee from my good friend CCOG {CC’s Other Grandmother} The moment I lifted the lid, an irresistible aroma came wafting out I quickly closed the lid told everyone to keep away, this was all for me 😂 These … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Easy Eggnog Loaf

This quick bread is so moist and buttery, and it can be in the oven in under 15 minutes~ a perfect treat or gift from your kitchen! Pretend you see eggnog in this photo, I can’t believe I snapped without the key ingredient! Mix the wet ingredients Mix the dry ingredients Combine them into a … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Holiday Cranberry Shortbread

This buttery shortbread cookie recipe is flavor packed with cranberries and pistachio nuts, and perfect for holiday nibbling or a gift from your kitchen The shortbread is easy to make, the dough can be prepared ahead and kept in the refrigerator for several days and sliced and baked when needed The dough can even be … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Farm Fresh Eggs in Colored Pencil and a Printable

Being a huge MacKenzie-Childs fan, I often sate my appetite for buying something, by drawing it instead MacKenzie-Childs designs are so colorful and full of whimsy I find them hard to resist … These chicken pieces are crazy fun! You might be wondering why I only drew a partial view of the compote… Cropping your … Continue reading

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