1 bag fresh cranberries 2 granny smith apples 2 Gala apples 2 pints raspberries 1 large can mandarin oranges – drained 1 pomegranate 1/2 cup sugar Wash and sort the cranberries to remove all bad ones. Put them in a food processor and pulse until they are chopped finely. Pour them into a large bowl. [...]

These cookies are very easy – easier than the length of the recipe makes it look. These are great any time of the year, but Fall seems to make them seem almost a necessity! I make them a little on the big side & add lots of chopped dried fruit and nuts – then they [...]

I know I usually post my own full recipes here, but I came across something today that I HAD to share! http://theurbanhousewife.blogspot.com/2007/09/homemade-vegan-candy-corn-happy.html Head over there & look at the recipe – it looks like it’s a good saturday shindig, but oh so worth it! I WILL be trying these in the near future… Candy Corn [...]

After buying a bushel of apples, I needed to find things to do with them. So, I turned to the trusty internet to find a proper recipe for applesauce… After not really finding ANY that didn’t require using a food mill (which I don’t have) I decided to try it and see if it was [...]

This recipe was given to me many years ago. It is the perennial party favorite. We always make up a few & freeze them to have on hand for impromptu gatherings, or they make great hostess gifts! Just wrap in foil, freeze, and tie with a ribbon and gift tag. Pumpkin Cake Roll Preheat oven [...]

This recipe is so easy it is almost cheating! 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream seedless raspberry jam Using a mixer whip the cream into stiff peaks. Add raspberry jam to taste and whip into the cream until it begins to solidify. Spread the butter on toast, add into oatmeal, use wherever you would use a [...]

Ingredients: 6 Pears, peeled 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 2 cups red wine 1 cinnamon stick (or a sprinkle of cinnamon) The peel of one lemon 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions: Place the pears (peeled) in a medium saucepan and sprinkle the sugar over the pears. Pour the red win over to cover the pears. [...]

This is a fabulous dessert recipe for any size gathering – from 2 to 10. It also works great for pot-luck gatherings, as it can be made ahead of time & easily transported. Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose self rising flour (bisquick) 2 eggs 1 stick of butter – softened fruit filling* (peaches [...]

If you are having a small get together – a dinner party, a gathering of friends, game night, whatever – these are a wonderful way to end the evening. The ingredients list is small, and they only take a few minutes! This recipe is per cup double shot espresso OR 3 oz. brewed coffee – [...]

I have always loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. I used to love the commercials of the kids running into each other, one child with the Hershey chocolate bar, and the other child with a jar of peanut butter. The first time I tried these cookies, I was hooked. The recipe is a [...]