Mac N’ Cheeseballs

Who doesn’t love Mac N’ Cheese?The answer is NO ONE!And, cooked into a hot little, crunchy bite, the love affair only becomes more intense. These Mac N’ Cheeseballs are a fun and easy recipe that the kids and guests (and YOU) will all love. It’s super cheesy and absolutely one of my faves. No need…

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Pesto Potato Parmesan Pastry

It’s certainly not as pretty as I had imagined this Pesto Potato Parmesan Pastry “Petals” meal to be, but it sure is tasty. I have quite the artistic imagination. I see the beautiful, creative outcome SO clearly in my mind. I hear the songs and notes so beautifully. And then, when the hand hits the…

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Brie en Croute

Now that Thanksgiving is over and out of the way, Christmas is here. It really is. Just blink, and New Year’s will arrive as well. What is going to be on your holiday table? Our traditional Christmas Eve meal as a child was Clam Chowder, “Christmas Salad,” and rolls, followed by some sort of exquisite…

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Basil Feta Balsamic Persimmon Chips

Let’s face it, the holidays are here. Parties today, tomorrow, and every day. Succulent sweets and salty eats abound. What might we create to both impress the guests, as well as provide a welcome retreat from the traditional holiday fare? Something seasonal, yes. Something colorful, of course. Something delicious, absolutely. Done. Basil Feta Balsamic Persimmon…

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Christmas Pastry Pesto Swirl

Christmas is here – in all its glory. The presents are wrapped, the stockings are hung, the spices are mulling… …and you’re needing one more beautiful savory item for the table. easy as pie – puff pastry pie Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lay one sheet of thawed puff pastry dough over a spring…

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Parmesan Pesto Pastry Pinwheel Wreath

I certainly have been busy baking up sweets in the kitchen as of late. I suppose it’s that time of year. But sometimes you just want something soothing, comforting, and savory. No sweets allowed. And crowd pleasing, nonetheless. These pastry pinwheel-ring-wreaths satisfy all desires and cravings…and leaving you Craving4More. It’s a given. Truly. Madly. Deeply….

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