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A favorite dessert at Christmas is pumpkin pie, but there are so many other options that would feel just as seasonal. One of my favorites is Cranberry Bread Pudding. Bread puddings... — Updated 12/17/2021

Here's a recipe that I created recently to go with a pasta dinner.  I consider myself a natural cook even though I did attend Culinary Arts School.  Low sodium recipes especially... — Updated 11/5/2021

This drink is mostly alcohol, but it remains a smooth sipper. Ingredients: • 1oz Ron Zacapa Rum, Solera Gran Reserva • 1oz Aperol • 1oz Cocchi Americano Rosa • 1oz Verjus... — Updated 10/1/2021

I rarely bake, but this cake is absolutely delightful! I want to dedicate this recipe to my friend Karl French who passed away on September 11, 2021. This was his grandmother's... — Updated 9/24/2021

If corn on the cob is on the menu, this Smoky Spiced Grilled Sweet Corn is sure to please. Ingredients: • Sweet corn • Olive oil Smoky spice rub: • 2 tablespoons each: kosher... — Updated 9/17/2021

I got this recipe from a co-worker many years ago. He was a pharmacist who loved to cook. He brought this bake to a Christmas party and it blew everyone's mind. Some non-broccoli... — Updated 9/10/2021

This is a perfect side dish to complement any entrée, and a great healthy alternative to the classic potato salad. Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 pound small white or yellow... — Updated 9/3/2021

I came across this recipe a few years ago. When we had a big snowstorm here a couple years back, I remembered this recipe and decided to give it a try as it sounded like the... — Updated 8/27/2021

When it comes to crab cakes, Ivar's has a simple goal: they should taste like the sweet, flaky Dungeness crab that gives them their name. With that in mind, we add only enough... — Updated 8/20/2021

This is the perfect fruit salad for a backyard barbecue or any occasion and can be served year-round. Enjoy! Ingredients: • Any fruit you like, peeled and cut in bite-size pieces... — Updated 8/13/2021

This is a recipe my mom has started making in the '80s, before taco salads became popular. It always amazed people how amazing it tasted, despite looking a little odd. She made it... — Updated 8/6/2021

These delicious mussels make a great appetizer and will work well for a large group. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Check out the Food and Cooking section on my blog... — Updated 8/2/2021

This recipe came from the Coral Reef Restaurant that was in Sacramento, Calif. It was my favorite place to eat as a child. Even though they are no longer around, I still enjoy... — Updated 7/16/2021

This recipe is tried and true and always a crowd pleaser. It is a simple and flavorful side dish that can be easily doubled for large gatherings with friends, or holidays with... — Updated 7/16/2021

Summer makes gazpacho an even more satisfying treat. When I make this, I happily eat it for lunch and dinner for a few days! You can eat it right away hot, and heat it up, but I... — Updated 7/16/2021

This is a one-bowl classic chocolate cake recipe that is in every French family's repertoire. Growing up in France, it is one of the first desserts I learned to make as a little... — Updated 7/9/2021

This recipe is a family favorite. It is from the Hill Country in Texas and it is perfect as a dip with tortilla chips or as a hearty topping for eggs, Mexican dishes, or just by its... — Updated 7/6/2021

This recipe was a hit from day one! It is very easy to make, refreshing, savory and sweet. Enjoy it with your favorite barbecue or all by itself. It is delightful – Bon appetit!!... — Updated 7/6/2021

One of my most fond memories growing up was heading over to my Aunt Alice's house around Christmas time. As I approached her house, the wonderful smells of a full day of cooking... — Updated 6/16/2021