Corned Beef and Cabbage

One of the most popular St. Patrick Day recipes enjoyed in the United States is corned beef and cabbage. Many folks know this dish as New England Boiled Dinner. Both dishes are made with pretty much the same ingredients and stand the test of time. It’s an easy meal to make and can be adapted in a number of ways. Many people place the ingredients in a crock pot and let it cook all day for a tasty meal when they get home from work. Read more »

Painted Valentine Cookies Recipe

Valentine’s Day is special no matter how old or young you are, or what kind of relationship you are in. Families, couples, and singles all enjoy sharing this special holiday. Millions of cards and greetings are sent,  Valentines both purchased and homemade are given out, and plenty of food is enjoyed during this special day. Read more »

Everyone enjoys a great holiday meal, and Easter is no exception. Nearly every family have their own special Easter recipes that have been gathered over the years, often handed down through the generations. As family and friends gather to attend Sunrise service with breakfast following, or for a special meal after the Sunday service, all eyes are on the meal prepared from special Easter recipes. Read more »

Easter is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar, and while its history is extremely important, many people often use it as an opportunity to get together with family and enjoy a wide range of Easter foods. Here’s a quick guide to the most traditional food to eat on the day. Read more »

Appetizers -  Food eaten before the main meal

to stimulate or excite the appetite.

Recently I came across this definition for appetizer that surprised me. I didn’t realize appetizers were supposed to stimulate the appetite. Actually, I thought they were tasty little bites placed on the table to ward off hunger until the main meal was served. Read more »

Valentine Hearts

When people think about Valentine’s Day, they usually think love, flowers, and candy. This year we are into Valentine cookies as well. We love to bake on this site, and you will see many varieties of baked goods for various holidays. Another post on this site has the recipe for Painted Valentine Cookies. We are going to take that basic sugar cookie recipe and make a couple dozen delicious Valentine Heart cookies for everyone to enjoy. Read more »