Blue Cheese and Mushroom Gougères

On the Menu Today~
Blue Cheese and Mushroom Gougeres

It's New Year's Eve and
that calls for a special hor d ouevers.

Why not try
Blue Cheese and Mushroom Gougères.
Not only are they easy to make...
require only a few ingredients....
can be made in under an hour....
they are absolutely delicious!

Treat your guests to something different tonight~
These tasty little treats are the perfect size to pop into your mouth.
Get the recipe here!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas~

Turnips 2 Tangerines will be back on New Year's Eve~

{Easy} Oreo Cheesecake Fillo Shells

On the Menu Today~
Easy Oreo Cheesecake Filled Shells

Going to a party?
Need a quick dessert?
Then give this recipe a try.

Easy Oreo Cheesecake Fillo Shells
will be ready before you are!!

Get the recipe here!

Gringo Queso Dip

On the Menu Today~
Gringo Queso Dip

Feliz Navidad~

Gringo Queso Dip is a
delicious spicy dip made in your
crock-pot, making it
perfect for entertaining

Get the recipe here!

Bavarian Bratwurst Wrapped in Bacon

On the Menu Today~
Bavarian Bratwurst Wrapped in Bacon

Serve these little beauties with an
assortment of your favorite mustards.

Get the recipe here!

Cherry Cranberry Pie Filling

On the Menu Today~
Cherry Cranberry Pie Filling

Cherry Cranberry Pie Filling
is really not difficult at all to make.
The idea of adding cranberries came to me
while I was making cherry pie filling....

I had already canned 8 quarts of "plain" cherry pie filling and
during pear season I had canned pear-cranberry pie filling,
which turned out excellent...
so why not use up my last bag of cranberries and
add it to a batch of cherry pie filling...
so that's exactly what I did...

Cherry Cranberry Pie Filling
turned out fantastic!
The flavor from the cranberries was
subtle enough that it didn't take over and
yet the cranberries added just the right amount of tartness.

Get the recipe here!

Cherry Pie Filling

On the Menu Today~
Cherry Pie Filling

Unbelievably Delicious! 

Cherry Pie Filling is really not difficult at all to make and
the taste and texture of homemade cherry pie filling
doesn't even compare to canned...
Don't get me wrong....
I like canned cherry pie filling and
use canned in certain recipes.
Canned cherry pie filling is a fast and
easy alternative to homemade but....

Get the recipe here!

Past Christmas Posts and A Lesson in Saying Thank-You

Favorite Christmas Posts from
Christmas Past~

And...
A Lesson in Saying Thank You~

Get the recipe here!

Cranberry Orange Marmalade Bread

On the Menu Today~

Cranberry Orange Marmalade Bread

A layer of orange marmalade adds
a new twist to this delicious
cranberry bread recipe~

Cut yourself a slice of
Cranberry Orange Marmalade Bread and
Trim your Christmas Tree~
Don't forget the Hot Cocoa!
Get the recipe here!

Tiramisu Dip

On the Menu Today~
Tiramisu Dip

This dip is a great change of pace
from the usual "savory" type dips,
that make their appearance on the
hors d'oeuvre table this time of year.

Get the recipe here!

Chocolate Crinkle Blossoms

On the Menu Today~
Chocolate Crinkle Blossoms

Get the recipe here!

Restaurant Style Refried Beans and Refried Bean Torte

On the Menu Today~
Restaurant Style Refried Beans and
Refried Bean Torte

Restaurant Style Refried Beans are Delicious!
Once you make this recipe for refried beans,
 you'll never buy another can of refried beans again....ever.
A huge bonus.....
this recipe is made in the crock-pot!

Get the recipe here!

Grape Salad

On the Menu Today~
Grape Salad

The first time I tasted Grape Salad,
was at a restaurant in Oshkosh WI.
I didn't remember the name of the restaurant but
I did remember the name of this salad!
Let's just say, it was love at first bite.

Get the recipe here!

Rustic Pear Cranberry Tart

On the Menu Today~
Rustic Pear and Cranberry Tart

What could be easier than a rustic tart.
You don't even have to roll out a crust~

Get the recipe here!

Pear Cranberry Pie Filling

On the Menu Today~
Pear Cranberry Pie Filling~

Fresh Pears and Cranberries
marry beautifully together in
this delicious pie filling~

Pears with cranberries..
the perfect winter fruit pie filling.
Get the recipe here!

Mushroom Ravioli with Truffle Oil

On the Menu Today~
Mushroom Ravioli with truffle oil


Every once in awhile,
you just need to splurge.
Truffle oil is one of those indulgences.
One 2 oz bottle of black truffle oil was under $20.00
Remember, a little goes a long way.
Usually all that is needed is a teaspoon or
tablespoon to add flavor to any recipe.

I purchased "Oregon Truffle Oil"
100% Natural and Handpicked in Oregon

Mushroom Ravioli with Truffle Oil
is an elegant and delicious dinner...
Perfect with a tossed salad and a glass of white wine~

Get the recipe here!

Pear and Gorgonzola Ravioli

On the Menu Today~
Pear and Gorgonzola Ravioli

Get the recipe here!

How to use a Ravioli Plate and Pasta Dough for Ravioli

On the Menu Today~
How to use a Ravioli Plate~

Get the recipe here!

Delicious Mulled Wine and Mint Hot Chocolate

On the Menu Today~
Delicious Wassail and
Mint Hot Chocolate

Delicious and Easy Wassail

Get the recipe here!

Old World Christmas Market

On the Menu Today~
Old World Christmas Market 2015

Looking for a way to get into the
Holiday "Spirit"?
Why not take a day trip to
Old World Christmas Market
Located at The Osthoff Resort in
Elkhart Lake Wisconsin~

Look, No Snow!!
Get the recipe here!

Eggnog Waffles

On the Menu Today~
{Easy} Eggnog Waffles

Start your day off right with this easy recipe for
Eggnog Waffles.

Eggnog Waffles are made easy with a boxed
Buttermilk Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix,
purchased eggnog and then
topped with canned whole-berry cranberry sauce.
Get the recipe here!

Holiday Wine and Cheese Party

On the Menu Today~
Holiday Wine and Cheese Party~

Looking for something different to do this holiday season?
Why not host a Wine and Cheese Party.

Wine and Cheese Parties are fun, relatively easy and
a great way to enjoy the Holidays.....plus
there isn't any cooking involved!

Enjoy the Holidays with Family and Friends,
Sip different Wines,
Sample a variety of Cheeses,
Enjoy fresh Fruits and Breads...
While listening to Christmas Carols and
Admiring your beautifully decorated Christmas Tree~

Get the recipe here!

Frito Bandito Snack Mix or Bars

On the Menu Today~
Frito Bandito Snack Mix~

If it's Sweet, Salty and Chocolaty...
I'm in line....
with a big bowl!

Frito Bandito Snack Mix
is very addictive....
You have been warned~

Pssst....Don't forget to hang your stockings tonight....

Get the recipe here!

Cherry Stollen

On the Menu Today~
Cherry Stollen

A traditional Christmas favorite~
Get the recipe here!

"Christmas" Kringle

On the Menu Today~
Danish Kringle

Whether it's friends dropping by your home or
your entire family visiting for the holidays,
you can never go wrong with a Racine Kringle!
In my house we tend to "overindulge" in the
Racine Kringle during the holidays~

Racine Kringle~

Kringle, is an oval shaped, authentic,
Danish pastry produced predominately in Racine County, WI.
Each Kringle has thirty-two layers of flaky dough,
then shaped into an oval.
After filling with fruit, nuts or
other flavor combinations, the pastry is baked and iced.
Said to be "The only Kringle a self respecting Dane would eat"

Get the recipe here!

Wine of the Month

On the Menu Today~
Wine of the Month

Von Stiehl Winery
Christmas Blush

Made with Door County Cherry Juice.
The perfect wine to serve with Christmas Dinner.

Get the recipe here!