Family Friendly Recipes

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Egg Custard

Egg Custard

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

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)

Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española)

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

Honey Cakes

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

Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

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

Hot Cross Buns

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

Bread Pudding

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 […]

Mushroom Crêpes

Mushroom Crêpes

Mushroom Crêpes Mushroom Crêpes make a wonderful and satisfying brunch dish for the weekend.  The filling is made from a flavorful Mushroom Duxelles recipe mixed with cream cheese.  The crêpes can be made from scratch (recipe below) or store bought. Once the crêpes are filled […]

Sausage Roll

Sausage Roll

Sausage Roll I have been trying to get creative and using what I have on hand admist the Covid-19 stay at home restrictions.  Plus I am trying to clean out the freezer for some other options to purchase. I had a package of puff pastry, […]

Mimosas, Raspberry Kir Royale

Mimosas, Raspberry Kir Royale

Mimosas A Mimosa is a classic brunch cocktail made with Champagne and a citrus juice, typically orange juice. You can also make a Lemosa (sounds like something Hermione Granger would whip up in Harry Potter) made with lemonade and champagne. A Vermosa or Crisp made […]


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