Years ago my brother was in the Air Force and stationed in Texas while the rest of us were freezing in Michigan. He called Christmas Day to wish us a happy holiday while preparing his main meal for the day. He and his family were grilling steaks outdoors and enjoying the beautiful day that San Antonio had to offer. I will never forget him bragging about wearing shorts and a T-shirt on that great holiday while the rest of us were experiencing the usual snowfall.

So, for those of you who are able to cook outside this holiday season, here is an option you could consider for your main Christmas meal: Read more »

Bread stuffing is a mainstay in our household every time we roast chicken or turkey, and is my favorite part of the meal. Even within our family, we each have a little different way of making dressing. Here are several bread stuffing ideas for you and your family. Read more »

Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbooks have been the rage for many years and this cookbook is no exception. I grew up learning to cook by following her recipes. This fabulous book has been very popular with cooks everywhere as you can tell by the following review: Read more »

Diabetics no longer have to give up dessert during the holidays. Sugar is no longer considered the culprit for those who have diabetes according to recent research. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) now considers the biggest dietary risk factor for type 2 diabetics as being overweight due to overeating. When diabetics eat smaller portions and factor in the carbs, they can enjoy an occasional after meal treat. Read more »

Sugar cookies are a special treat every holiday season. Using holiday shaped cookie cutters make rolled cookies especially fun for children who love to decorate their favorite shaped cookie. Follow the step-by-step sugar cookie recipe below for hours of fun with children of all ages. Read more »

My Grandma Hallie loved to bake cookies and desserts throughout the holidays. Her baking skills in the kitchen were obvious by the recipes handed down through the years. Although she died in 1966, her baking legacy lives on in our family as we enjoy her favorite cookie recipes every holiday season. Read more »

You don’t need milk, eggs or butter to make delicious holiday cookies. You also need not use white sugar, which is generally avoided by vegans. Here are a couple of vegan recipes for holiday cookies – Gingerbread cookies and Sugar cookies that I hope you will enjoy.

Read more »

Many families pass recipes down through the generations. Some of my favorite meals and snacks come from grandmothers and great-grandmothers, and possibly beyond. The Christmas holidays are an especially wonder time to share the cookie recipes our ancestors enjoyed. Here are a couple of Christmas cookie recipes from our holidays past. Read more »

Festive Holiday Hot Chocolate Recipe

Because it is the holiday season, I thought I would share a delicious homemade hot chocolate recipe with you. While you can certainly use canned whipped cream, fresh whip cream is recommended for best taste.

Read more »

For many years, diabetics believed they had to avoid sweets and desserts while everyone else around them enjoyed a festive food-filled holiday season. This is no longer the case for two reasons. First, research is proving that sugar is not the culprit for those who develop type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Read more »

Decorating sugar cookies provides children hours of fun during the Christmas holidays. The variety of sizes and shapes of the cookie cutters activates the imagination, allowing everyone to express their own creative style. Read more »

Although many families enjoy the same Christmas dinner year after year, sometimes it is fun to try something new for the holiday. There are a number of ways you can liven up the meal. You can change the main course, only the side dishes, or create a couple of fabulous desserts. If you would like to consider a change this year, here are some Christmas dinner ideas to get you started. Read more »