Food

Best Sugar Cookies Ever Everyone loves these cookies! The secret is using real butter and the addition of almond extract. Many sugar cookie recipes call for lemon zest or van...	Sweet Potatoes So sweet! So versatile! So . . . oddly shaped!?!? They're sweet potatoes. Related to the morning glory rather than to the traditional potato, they may...	Pumpkin Treats - Cookies and Bars All things pumpkin! Yum! Easy to make cookies and bars, both with a touch of cinnamon that accents pumpkin so well.
Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips This recipe is a great way to use up the never-ending supply of zucchini in the summer. You can bake this bread in regular bread loaf pans or th...	Grilled Pizza With Fresh Tomatoes It's time to make use of the many luscious tomatoes available at your local farmers' market (or from your own garden). When you tire of salads and sal...	Deviled Eggs When life gives you hardboiled eggs, "devil" them! Deviled eggs are always a big hit. Most people like them, but don't take the time to prep...
Chocolate Curls, Cups, and Leaves Lovely to behold, a fragrance like no other, and sweet perfection as it melts on your tongue - what can it be except chocolate? It conveys love and de...	Brownies-in-a-Jar Give the gift of brownies-on-demand! Use a quart-size canning jar or other available clear, sealable container. Select decorative paper or fabri...	Strawberry Cream Pretzel Salad This salad (more of a dessert, actually) is a big hit at holiday gatherings. The contrast of salty and sweet, crunchy and smooth, along with the...
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies-in-a-Jar Use quart-size canning jars or other available clear, sealable containers. Set out all ingredients, in the order they are to be added, with correspond...	Pumpkin Bread Pumpkin, a popular flavor for the holidays, appears in cookies, breads, muffins, purees, and, of course, pie. Usually flavored with cinnamon, ginger, ...	Creative Quiche "Real Men Don't Eat . . ." is probably what comes to mind when you read or hear the word "quiche". Well, anyone who isn't eating ...
Makin' Whoopie Pies Whoopie Pies, a.k.a. Gobs, are made from two chocolaty cake-like cookies, filled with fluffy frosting. They're sweet, freeze well, and are difficult t...	Danish Almond Puff This recipe is simple, but such a satisfying breakfast treat. My mom often make these to give away to friends at Christmas. Pastry 1/2 cup butter, ...	Chocolate Chip Cookies Here's my latest favorite for chocolate chip cookies. I was inspired by the "chewy" and "crispy" recipes in The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion:...