Really Easy Tiered Cake Decorated with Flowers Decorating a tiered cake with flowers is really very easy! By having the right tools and following the simple directions below, you can make a tier cake decorated with flowers that will rival any professionally made cake, but cost a lot less. I have been baking and decorating […]
Chocolate Covered Oranges are Fun to Make and Delicious to Eat Oranges are a tasty, juicy fruit packed with Vitamin C and I love chocolate dipped oranges or chocolate covered oranges. The combination of citrus and chocolate makes a sweet and tangy treat which culminates in an awesome explosion of flavor! It is very easy […]
Tasty Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe Enjoy a tasty strawberry cheesecake recipe for dessert tonight. This strawberry cheesecake recipe is pretty easy to make. While box mixes are convenient, they are often not quite as good as a cake made the old fashioned way by mixing individual ingredients. It takes a little more time and work, but […]
Pumpkin pie happens to be a family favorite. Both my mother and my grandmother made pumpkin pies when I was growing up, but I have been the Pumpkin Pie chef in our family for many years now. You love simple recipes that have easy to follow recipe directions right? Making a delicious pumpkin pie recipe […]
Chicken Pot Pie is one of my favorite dinners. It really is a complete meal in itself. I’ve been making my easy chicken pot pies for decades. I’ve shared my recipe with other family members and everyone adds a different seasoning that appeals to their own household. For instance, I use Celery Salt, but my […]
This is a Quick and Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe. This recipe can also be adapted to make pumpkin bread muffins in stead of a single pumpkin bread loaf if you prefer the individual serving style that muffins offer. I have included those instructions at the bottom of the recipe. We really do love pumpkin dessert […]
Decorating a Cake with Bats is Very Easy Bats are my favorite Halloween decoration so, of course, I have to decorate a cake with bats for Halloween. Decorating a Bat Cake for Halloween is really very easy! By simply using a cake stencil and sanding sugar, you too will be able to create delicious cakes […]
My Mother’s Recipe This is my mother’s recipe for Peanut Butter Fudge. I have never seen this recipe published by anyone else, but it is the best I have ever tasted. The ingredients for this homemade fudge are commonly found in most homes without a special trip to the grocery store which makes it really […]
Chocolate Covered Cherries are Fun to Make and Delicious to Eat Chocolate Covered Cherries are one of my favorite treats. They are also one of my fathers’ favorite treats. A gift of Chocolate Covered Cherries is one of the best gifts that I can receive. Dipping fruit in chocolate make a delicious treat for my […]
Quick Quiche Recipe Can Save the Day This quick quiche recipe is delicious and fast to prepare. This is my husband’s quiche recipe and he is always willing to help out in the kitchen. When he cooks breakfast for us, it is truly a treat for me. During the holidays, it seems like we barely […]
Save lots of money and make your own delicious barbeque sandwiches in your home with my Barbeque Recipe. Barbeque sandwiches are my husband’s favorite meal. I do believe the man could eat them every day and be most content. However, eating out has always been more expensive than cooking at home and in the current […]
Easy Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes Making Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes is really easy! These flower cupcakes are perfect for Easter, birthdays, showers, luncheons, or any party. They are really pretty too! Add flowers and sparkle to your delicious cupcakes by following the instructions below. Step by step photos for making marshmallow flower cupcakes are also included in […]
Many years ago, I tasted this sweet potato casserole recipe for the first time and thought it was the most delicious combination of flavors I had ever tasted in a sweet potato casserole. For as long as I can remember, we have had a sweet potato casserole served with our holiday dinners, but this particular […]
A Delicious Quick and Easy Fruit Salad Recipe I prefer quick and easy recipes like this fruit salad recipe. During the holidays or on special occasions, I would rather spend my time with my family and friends than in the kitchen cooking so I am always delighted when I find a recipe that is a […]
My Mother’s Fruitcake Cookies Recipe My father’s favorite cookie is my mother’s Fruitcake Cookie. Mom perfected her Fruitcake Cookie Recipe decades ago. Honestly, I don’t remember a time that Mom didn’t make these cookies for Dad for Christmas. Fruitcake cookies are a great way to serve the traditional Christmas fruitcake in single servings or bite […]
Chocolate Dipped Pears are Fun to Make and Delicious to Eat Pears have great health benefits and are a delicious source of Vitamin C. Personally, I think pears are a pretty fruit and I simply could not resist dipping them in chocolate and serving them as an afternoon snack recently. It only takes a […]
How do you create tablescapes for holiday dinners? In fact, what is a tablescape? That’s what this page is about. How to make interesting tables for your holiday meals. Whether it’s a Thanksgiving dinner, an Easter brunch or a festive Christmas buffet, a tablescape will add interest and charm to your table. What is a […]
Do you know what wines to serve for holiday meals? Not all of us do, but many of us enjoy offering wine as an option to go with those big meals. So, let’s take a look at the different wine varieties and pair them to menu choices. Pairing Wines with Foods First the good news. […]
It took me months to perfect a creamy chicken noodle soup recipe for the instant pot. Because the soup is basically chicken and broth with vegetables, the only difference each time was the consistency of the soup. I really wanted a creamy soup instead of a watery soup. Most of us think of the popular […]
For many years now, I have been the designated turkey baker in our family mainly because I know how to bake a turkey that is tender and delicious. I grew up watching my mother prepare the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, so it naturally followed that one day that task would fall to me. I am […]
Chicken Pot Pie is one of my favorite dinners. It really is a complete meal [...]
Save lots of money and make your own delicious barbeque sandwiches in your home with [...]
It took me months to perfect a creamy chicken noodle soup recipe for the instant [...]
For many years now, I have been the designated turkey baker in our family mainly [...]
I recently discovered this new Beef Tips recipe for my Instant Pot. It is the [...]
Not everyone likes turkey. This chicken & dressing casserole recipe is a great alternative for [...]
For as long as I can remember, I have made a delicious salmon loaf. It [...]
Chicken Crescents are a delicious way to prepare chicken for dinner, or even lunch. [...]
Anytime I boil chicken breasts for a casserole, I boil extra chicken to make Homemade [...]
My Roast Recipe In my opinion, there is nothing better than a great roast for [...]
Beware! Spider Pizza Instructions Shown Halloween is always very busy. Between decorating the front porch, [...]
I have been making fabulous single serve meatloaf mini loaves, which are cooked in the [...]
A Delicious Recipe for Chicken Enchiladas My family loves my Chicken Enchiladas recipe! My enchiladas [...]
Chicken Pot Pie is one of my favorite dinners. It really is a complete meal in itself. I’ve been making my easy chicken pot pies for decades. I’ve shared my recipe with other family members and everyone adds a different seasoning that appeals to their own household. For instance, I use Celery Salt, but my […]
Homemade Barbeque Recipe for the Best BBQ Sandwiches
Save lots of money and make your own delicious barbeque sandwiches in your home with my Barbeque Recipe. Barbeque sandwiches are my husband’s favorite meal. I do believe the man could eat them every day and be most content. However, eating out has always been more expensive than cooking at home and in the current […]
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Instant Pot Recipe
It took me months to perfect a creamy chicken noodle soup recipe for the instant pot. Because the soup is basically chicken and broth with vegetables, the only difference each time was the consistency of the soup. I really wanted a creamy soup instead of a watery soup. Most of us think of the popular […]
For many years now, I have been the designated turkey baker in our family mainly because I know how to bake a turkey that is tender and delicious. I grew up watching my mother prepare the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, so it naturally followed that one day that task would fall to me. I am […]
I recently discovered this new Beef Tips recipe for my Instant Pot. It is the best new recipe I have tried in years and I highly recommend this wonderful dinner recipe. I found the original recipe in my Taste of Home Instant Pot Cookbook, which has several wonderful recipes for the Instant Pot. I was […]
Chicken & Dressing Casserole Recipe
Not everyone likes turkey. This chicken & dressing casserole recipe is a great alternative for turkey and dressing. Because this recipe is made with Pepperidge Farm dressing mix and cream of mushroom soup, it is a very easy casserole to make once the chicken is cooked. Our family eats this chicken & dressing casserole year […]
Easy Salmon Loaf Patties Recipe
For as long as I can remember, I have made a delicious salmon loaf. It has only been in my adult years that I started cutting the salmon loaf into salmon patties. Either way, this salmon loaf recipe is fast, easy and fabulous. When I was a child, my mom made this salmon loaf recipe […]
Easy Chicken Crescents Recipe for Dinner
Chicken Crescents are a delicious way to prepare chicken for dinner, or even lunch. I always serve my chicken crescents with vegetable sides like cream corn, green beans, steamed veggies, etc. You may wish to liven up the meal by adding a spicy sauce side instead of the milder plain or steamed vegetables. Ranch […]
Homemade Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe
Anytime I boil chicken breasts for a casserole, I boil extra chicken to make Homemade Chicken Salad. It doesn’t take a lot of chicken for my Chicken Salad recipe, usually only 1 breast, but it is easy to make more. This recipe is based on 2 cups of chopped chicken, but I frequently double the […]
Cooking A Remarkable Oven Pot Roast Recipe
My Roast Recipe In my opinion, there is nothing better than a great roast for dinner. Especially a roast cooked with potatoes and carrots. When you come from a family as large as mine, you better know how to cook a roast and you better know how to cook for crowds. An all time family […]
Decorate a Pizza for Halloween
Beware! Spider Pizza Instructions Shown Halloween is always very busy. Between decorating the front porch, dressing in costumes, taking our children trick or treating, and handing out candy to our own guests, we can get a bit overwhelmed. Dinner tends to be completely forgotten. Everyone is just too busy to worry about cooking or eating. […]
Meatloaf Mini Loaves Cooked in the Microwave
I have been making fabulous single serve meatloaf mini loaves, which are cooked in the microwave, for many years. My meatloaf is a family favorite and so very easy to prepare for dinner. This is the perfect recipe for those hectic days when you really don’t have time to cook, but you wish to serve […]
A Delicious Recipe for Chicken Enchiladas My family loves my Chicken Enchiladas recipe! My enchiladas are fairly easy to make and they really are quite delicious, even if I do say so myself. This recipe makes more than enough enchiladas for our family of four. Normally, I freeze half of the enchiladas for another dinner. […]
What Wines to Serve For Holiday Meals
Do you know what wines to serve for holiday meals? Not all of us do, but many of us enjoy offering wine as an option to go with those big meals. So, let’s take a look at the different wine varieties and pair them to menu choices. Pairing Wines with Foods First the good news. […]
Delicious Homemade Hot Spice Tea Recipe
As the cool weather moves in, we turn to warm, even hot, drinks. One of my personal favorites is my own homemade Spice Tea recipe. The recipe is easy to mix together and a hot cup of spice tea is extremely easy to make once the recipe is ready. My sister originally gave me a […]
Sherbet Punch is a Great Party Drink Over the years, I have served this Sherbet Punch Recipe at bridal showers, baby showers, graduation parties, Halloween parties, luncheons, teas, etc. and guests always ask for the recipe. Of course, I am always happy to share the recipe for this delicious punch with my friends and family. […]
Make Your Own Mix and Save Money If you are looking for a way to warm up this Fall, why not make your own Hot Chocolate Mix and save money! This Hot Chocolate Mix recipe is my favorite hot chocolate. Add a few marshmallows on top and viola, the perfect cup of Hot Chocolate. This […]
My Homemade Lemonade Recipe is a fabulous summertime drink recipe and it is extremely easy to make. I have shared this recipe with friends more times than I can remember. Since I grew up making lemonade, it always surprises me when someone asks for my recipe. It previously never occurred to me that anyone would […]
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How to Decorate a Tier Cake with Marshmallow Flowers
Really Easy Tiered Cake Decorated with Flowers Decorating a tiered cake with flowers is really very easy! By having the right tools and following the simple directions below, you can make a tier cake decorated with flowers that will rival any professionally made cake, but cost a lot less. I have been baking and decorating […]
Easy Swirled Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
Tasty Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe Enjoy a tasty strawberry cheesecake recipe for dessert tonight. This strawberry cheesecake recipe is pretty easy to make. While box mixes are convenient, they are often not quite as good as a cake made the old fashioned way by mixing individual ingredients. It takes a little more time and work, but […]
Pumpkin pie happens to be a family favorite. Both my mother and my grandmother made pumpkin pies when I was growing up, but I have been the Pumpkin Pie chef in our family for many years now. You love simple recipes that have easy to follow recipe directions right? Making a delicious pumpkin pie recipe […]
Easy Bat Cake for Halloween | How to Stencil a Cake
Decorating a Cake with Bats is Very Easy Bats are my favorite Halloween decoration so, of course, I have to decorate a cake with bats for Halloween. Decorating a Bat Cake for Halloween is really very easy! By simply using a cake stencil and sanding sugar, you too will be able to create delicious cakes […]
How to Make Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes
Easy Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes Making Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes is really easy! These flower cupcakes are perfect for Easter, birthdays, showers, luncheons, or any party. They are really pretty too! Add flowers and sparkle to your delicious cupcakes by following the instructions below. Step by step photos for making marshmallow flower cupcakes are also included in […]
Say “I Love You” With Heart Cupcakes Decorating Heart Cupcakes is really very easy! Although, a better description of my heart cupcakes would be cupcakes decorated with hearts. I enjoy making special treats for my family that reflect how much I love them. What better way to do that, than to make cupcakes decorated with […]
Easy Stenciled Cupcakes for the Holidays
Stenciled Cupcakes – Decorate Holiday Cupcakes with Stencils Decorating stenciled cupcakes for fall or for the holidays is a fast and easy way to decorate cupcakes with festive designs. With just a bit of powdered confectioner’s sugar, I turned these chocolate cupcakes from drab to fab in a few short minutes. It is really very […]
How to Make a Cupcake Pumpkin Cake
The Cupcake Pumpkin Cake You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this awesome cupcake pumpkin! This pumpkin, made with mini cupcakes, is a lovely decoration for your Halloween table. It is also a delicious cupcake treat. The Cupcake Pumpkin is certain to be the talk of your Halloween party! […]
4th of July Party Flag Cake Recipe
Celebrate the 4th of July Each year we have a party on the 4th of July and my mom brings her fabulous 4th of July cake. There are always a few invited guests to our home, but the group seems to grow once the fireworks begin. Our city hosts an annual community fireworks display which […]
Decorating a Fondant Snake Cake In honor of Year of the Snake 2013, Sylvestermouse and Son joined together once again to create a unique and original cake. Our Snake Cake is easy and fun to decorate. As always, I share step by step instructions for decorating the snake cake, as well as tons of photos […]
Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
The Easiest Recipe for a Great Blackberry Cobbler My Blackberry Cobbler Recipe is really an easy cobbler recipe, but please don’t tell my husband and daughter. It is their favorite dessert and they have no idea just how easy this blackberry cobbler recipe is to make. For them, food just doesn’t get better than hot […]
Strawberry Trifles are Delicious and Beautiful For over 20 years, I have been making this Strawberry Trifle recipe for my family. Because it is red and white, I especially enjoy making a Strawberry Trifle for Christmas, Valentine’s Day or the 4th of July. It is beautiful on any dessert table, buffet, banquet table, or on […]
How to Make a Chocolate Halloween Ghost Castle Cake
Our Halloween Ghost Castle Cake Our Chocolate Halloween Ghost Castle Cake is truly a very easy Halloween cake design and a great Halloween table decoration or centerpiece. Since it is edible, this Halloween Ghost castle is perfect for any Halloween party. Because it is a no-bake design, anyone can make it! We wanted to design […]
How to Make a Chocolate Halloween Ghost Train Cake
Our Halloween Ghost Train Cake Our Chocolate Halloween Ghost Train Cake is truly one of the easiest Halloween cake designs I have ever created. I wanted a cake design that children could make with a little help. I believe this no-bake Halloween Train Cake is perfect for big and little hands. By simply layering store-bought […]
How to Decorate Panda Cupcakes
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make and decorate Panda Cupcakes? Decorating these Panda Cupcakes is certainly easy and they are really adorably cute. Making, decorating and and serving these Panda Cupcakes, which would be perfect for any occasion! During the years that my children were in elementary school, I became quite a […]
Chocolate Covered Oranges are Fun to Make and Delicious to Eat Oranges are a tasty, juicy fruit packed with Vitamin [...]
Many years ago, I tasted this sweet potato casserole recipe for the first time and thought it was the most [...]
Over the years, I have meet a lot of people who loved mashed potatoes, but had no idea how to [...]
If you were raised on a farm, shucking and cooking fresh corn on the cob is routine. However, not everyone [...]
Cooking a Baked Potato Everyone I know loves a Baked Potato, but not everyone knows how to make them. Baking [...]
Chocolate Covered Kiwi is Fun to Make and Delicious to Eat Have you ever eaten a Kiwi? Have you ever [...]
Chocolate Covered Strawberries are Delicious to Eat and Are Great Gifts Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a delicacy and are often [...]
Fast & Easy Recipe for Pasta Shells This is likely to be the easiest pasta recipe ever! My grandmother originally [...]
Chocolate Covered Pineapple is Fun to Make and Delicious to Eat Pineapple is one of those fruits that is delicious [...]
How to Make Chocolate Covered Oranges
Chocolate Covered Oranges are Fun to Make and Delicious to Eat Oranges are a tasty, juicy fruit packed with Vitamin C and I love chocolate dipped oranges or chocolate covered oranges. The combination of citrus and chocolate makes a sweet and tangy treat which culminates in an awesome explosion of flavor! It is very easy […]
Many years ago, I tasted this sweet potato casserole recipe for the first time and thought it was the most delicious combination of flavors I had ever tasted in a sweet potato casserole. For as long as I can remember, we have had a sweet potato casserole served with our holiday dinners, but this particular […]
Creamy & Delicious Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Over the years, I have meet a lot of people who loved mashed potatoes, but had no idea how to make them. This mashed potatoes recipe is easy if you have the basic recipe below. My mother’s recipe for mashed potatoes is easily one of the most requested sides in our family. I admit, until […]
Easy Ways to Cook Fresh Corn on the Cob
If you were raised on a farm, shucking and cooking fresh corn on the cob is routine. However, not everyone was raised on a farm, yet we enjoy fresh corn that doesn’t come from the frozen food section in the grocery store. During the summer, freshly picked corn on the cob is available in many […]
How to Bake Potatoes ~ Fast & Easy Baked Potato Recipe
Cooking a Baked Potato Everyone I know loves a Baked Potato, but not everyone knows how to make them. Baking potatoes in the oven is really very easy. Potatoes are one of my favorite foods to eat or cook. I frequently add potatoes to our meals simply because everyone likes potatoes, even if they are […]
Chocolate Covered Kiwi is Fun to Make and Delicious to Eat Have you ever eaten a Kiwi? Have you ever tried Chocolate Dipped Kiwi? Kiwifruit is harvested in the fall and is a delicious, pretty little green fruit that is a rich source of Vitamin C. It is grown in several countries, but it is […]
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate Covered Strawberries are Delicious to Eat and Are Great Gifts Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a delicacy and are often very expensive if purchased from a candy store. They are one of my favorite treats. Over the years, my husband has purchased several boxes of Chocolate Covered Strawberries for me on our anniversary, for Valentine’s […]
Fast & Easy Recipe for Pasta Shells This is likely to be the easiest pasta recipe ever! My grandmother originally introduced all of us to this fast and easy recipe decades ago. We prepare these pasta shells for every holiday meal and often throughout the year. We have a very large family celebration for Thanksgiving. […]
Chocolate Covered Pineapple Recipe
Chocolate Covered Pineapple is Fun to Make and Delicious to Eat Pineapple is one of those fruits that is delicious in anything, with anything or just by itself. My entire family loves pineapple so, of course, I could not resist dipping it in melted chocolate and serving it as a snack. Chocolate Covered or Dipped […]
Quick Quiche Recipe Can Save the Day This quick quiche recipe is delicious and fast to prepare. This is my husband’s quiche recipe and he is always willing to help out in the kitchen. When he cooks breakfast for us, it is truly a treat for me. During the holidays, it seems like we barely […]
Mini Muffins- Bake Ahead and Freeze
As a hostess it is important to me to have plenty of time to spend with my family and guests. In order to do this I start in early November to stock my freezer with items that I can freeze and pull out later to serve guests. One of the items that I like to […]
Homemade Jam or Jelly Recipe Using Sure Jell Fruit Pectin
When I was a little girl, I “helped” my grandmother make homemade jams and jellies. As soon as we picked fresh fruit, I knew we would start making jam soon. I always enjoyed working with my grandmother regardless of the job. However, making homemade jam was one of my favorite chores because it yielded delicious […]
Breakfast Sandwich – Egg, Ham and Cheese Toasted Sandwich
During the school year, we are always looking for a fast and easy breakfast. What a joy it is when it can also be scrumptious and nutritious. When our children were in elementary school, their pediatrician recommended eggs for breakfast. He believed protein was a necessary part of a students diet and would satiate their […]
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