Vanilla Bean Scones I love a good scone and there are many to choose from.  They are perfect for any breakfast or brunch.  This recipe is for Vanilla Bean Scones. The list of sweet and savory scones grows as chefs get more creative.  Here are […]

Sweet Cream Cheese Spreads / Schmear This is my second posting for Cream Cheese Spreads / Schmear.  The first were savory spreads.  This is for sweet spreads. Again, Schmear is defined as anything that can be spread (usually a fat or butter).  Typically, this refers […]

Company Potatoes a.k.a Funeral Potatoes This finished dish is a nice change from potato salad for the holidays.  Company Potatoes, otherwise known as, Funeral Potatoes are sure to be a crowd pleaser.  This is a popular hot potato casserole in the Midwest.  This dish is […]

Egg Custard My Mother used to make a WW Egg Custard when I was growing up.  I believe the recipe was pretty similar to this except she used skim milk and Sweet ‘N Low in place of the sugar.  It was a treat whenever she […]

Deviled Eggs Deviled Eggs are the perfect appetizers for any Spring celebration like Easter, May Day, Mother’s Day or even as part of a brunch menu or afternoon tea.  This recipe has a lot of flavor and you will get a perfect hard boiled egg […]

Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española) In, 2002, I went with a group of co-workers to Cafe Iberico (Spanish Tapas) in downtown Chicago. Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet) was one of the dishes that we had.  It was so good that I started to make it […]

Honey Cakes I found this recipe on Pinterest about 5 years ago and updated it to give it more honey flavor.  It’s called Honey Cakes, but as you can see from the photo, it is really more of a delicious, sweet biscuit than a layer […]

Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans Yes, I’m moving again!  So I’ll be making some easy recipes for awhile.  Dishes are packed and paper plates are in.  LOL! This is an easy and flavorful Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries (Craisins®) and Pecans.  A perfect […]

Hot Cross Buns These aren’t just any buns.  They are enriched dough Hot Cross Buns.  They are really delicious and easy to make. Hot Cross Buns are a spiced sweet bun typically made with fruit and marked with a cross on top.  They are usually […]

Bread Pudding (2 Ways) Wow!  It is -11 degrees Fahrenheit here.  -29 with the windchill.  Brr!  It’s hard not to look for something warm to eat in this kind of weather. My Mother used to make WW’s Baked Cup Custard which she would occasionally turn […]