This Almond Braid is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast or brunch treat. It is a delectable combination of a creamy almond filling encased in a flakey phyllo dough with toasted almonds. It is so easy to prepare that it may become your homemade Christmas gift for...
36 caramels, unwrapped ¼ cup water ¼ cup butter, cubed 3 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon Madagascar Bourbon pure vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon salt 1⅓ cups pecans, toasted and chopped 1 (9-inch) deep dish pastry shell, unbaked ½ cup pecan halves, not toasted Preheat oven to...
Label plates and glasses with stick-on chalkboard name tags. Send a scary message with gummy letters threaded on skewers. Cut cheese pizza into fingers, and add pointy pepperoni fingernails. Serve chili in small bowls with shredded cheese and top with piped...
It is almost fall and tailgating time again! Time to enjoy friends, fellowship, and snacks before the game. Keep it simple with a plaid table covering, ferns, and potted seasonal flowers. Add farmhouse wooden serving pieces offering pick-up prepared sandwiches, Veggie...
I can honestly say that I can’t think of a single person who doesn’t love caramel apples, and most will even tolerate a sticky nose and cheeks to fully enjoy one. They are the treat of choice for children of all ages at fairs, festivals, and parks. Every memory...
This Pumpkin Crisp makes you feel the season approaching with turning leaves, beautiful colors, and the rich pumpkin and cinnamon flavors of fall. It is the perfect blending of textures with the creamy filling and the delightful crisp topping with pecans. Enjoy it...
For an appetizer that is perfect for tailgating, grab a can of crescent rolls and a package of cream cheese. These delicious and quickly prepared bites also make a great presentation. Enjoy! 1 (8-ounce) can crescent rolls 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 (3-ounce)...
Feathers make wonderful accents for fall arrangements. They are perfect with foliage, flowers, fruits,vegetables, cones, and many dried materials. Feathersare available at flower shops and craft stores in manylengths and colors. You will need: Feathers of assorted...
This almond torte is one of my favorite recipes because it is so delicious and versatile. It is perfect with morning coffee or brunch, but add berries and whipped cream and it is an elegant, delightful dessert to end any meal with a pleasant memory. Cut it into small...
I love the tart, citrus taste of lemon desserts, and the 2007 Grand Prize Recipe Contest Winner, Lemon Freeze, is one of my favorites. Joan B. Ferguson of Hernando created this refreshing delight for her niece’s bridal shower, and the girls all loved it. I know you...
Ruth Smith of Brandon brought these delicious fruit cups to me, and I just had to share the recipe. Use them as a salad, light dessert, or even as a fruit Popsicle. They are so delicious and refreshing, just perfect for the warm summer days ahead. Enjoy! Frozen Fruit...
What could be more fun than a picnic at our own Mississippi Gulf Coast on the beautiful sandy beach as the sun sets on the horizon? Set the scene with colorful fabrics, a few comfortable pillows, and several wooden boxes and baskets used to transport the picnic to...
