Archive for February, 2011

I have been on the lookout for an “easy” bread recipe. When serving your family or guest, having fresh homemade bread is such a nice and personal touch. This recipe is from Cooks Illustrated magazine from a couple years ago. I love flipping through old magazines and finding new treasures, like this [...]

Looking for something to throw in the Crockpot and have (almost) ready for you when you get home; well this is a recipe for you and many of your friends since it makes such a big batch. Whenever entertaining guest on a weeknight, also known as a workday your Crockpot will be your loyal friend. [...]

When having guest over in the morning there is nothing more classy and easy than bagels with lox. It’s really so simple but comes across as so elegant that you’ll be sure to impress any that you present it to. I personally like to place all the ingredients out nicely on serving dishes [...]

It’s inevitably going to happen that you are surprised by having company for dinner. Whenever this happens I always go for something quick and simple so there is little room for error. How can you go wrong with pasta, it’s one of those staples we all having waiting to be cooked in our [...]

Swedish pancakes are a fun and delicious tradition from my husband’s childhood that has been passed down to our family. It actually goes back to my father in law’s Scandinavian heritage and something he enjoyed as a child too. If you’re looking for a unique and different way to bring the family around [...]

It’s time to get ready for some fun Valentine’s desserts. Need to make a little sweet for your sweet….of course the pun was intended. Staying in for Valentines can be just as fun if not more than heading out to the overflowing restaurants. Here is a simple take on banana fosters that [...]