Creamy Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad is the perfect side for a special occasion. A combination of crunchy glazed pretzels mixed with strawberries and covered in a cream cheese-whipped cream base, this salad is sure to become popular with your family and friends. Because it’s made […]

Ah, spritz cookies. The Christmas classic! I’m going to give you the recipe, hints for making your cookies the best they can be, and even a discussion on cookie presses. My daughter came over to make Christmas cookies together last weekend, and what a treat […]

Cream cheese party dip is a recipe I have been making a looooong time. I recall being in church youth group in the early ’80s and having one of the kind, generous youth sponsor women–a lady named Cynthia–bring this dip to an event. She said, […]

I started making Swedish tea ring when the kids were young. Soon it became a tradition every year for Christmas. It’s such a pretty bread with a touch of sweetness. And the date filling reminds me of my grandma! If you enjoy making special foods […]

When I was young, I vividly remember a special holiday sweet bread my aunt used to make for Thanksgiving. Chock full of delicious add-ins, this bread soon became something I would look forward to, come holiday time. Fast forward to my first Thanksgiving as a […]

Spicy holiday corn casserole is a must at all our holiday get-togethers. It used to make its appearance only at Thanksgiving. But then it became a staple of our family Christmas menus. And then it even found its way onto our Easter menu. Do you […]

This colorful veggie salad is just the ticket when you need a healthy side dish for a group of people. Be advised that you’ll ideally assemble this salad the day before you need it and let it sit overnight before serving. But if you were […]