

Grandma Lil's Chocolate Drop Cookies
Grandma Lil’s Chocolate Drop Cookies Makes about 4 dozen I grew up eating these cookies. My mom didn’t bake often – but this is one...


Pantry Cocoa Brownies
I saw this recipe recently in our local newspaper (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) and was intrigued by the fact that you needed to “bloom”...


Orange Zest Scones
I was hosting a family brunch today and at the last minute I thought I should have something for everyone to nibble on while I was...


Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
I couldn’t decide this year on which cookie I wanted to make for Valentine’s Day so I made two. Both with a touch of pink and both with...


Cherry Mexican Wedding Cakes
I put a twist on a Christmas favorite for these cookies. They are the perfect bite. Buttery, melt in your mouth goodness and not too...


Liesl's birthday cake
When one of my grandchildren asks me to make them a birthday cake I always say yes. It is a labor of love. Liesl turned seven today and...


Date Bars
I love dates. Sometimes when I make my Grandmother's date-filled cookies (at Christmas) I have some leftover filling. I hate to waste...


Amish Sugar Cookies
This recipe was printed in the Journal years ago. I have the original newspaper clipping and it is yellowed and stained like a good...


Sweet Club Sandwich
Serves 8 This sandwich gets rave reviews each time I make it. It reminds me of a Monte Cristo sandwich. This is a Taste of Home Recipe...


Panzanella Salad (a classic Tuscan style tomato and bread salad)
Serves 6 Though I have made this salad before I recently came across this version by Seriouseats.com. It has all of the flavors of...