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Sweet and tangy meatballs
Sweet and tangy meatballs are an easy and delicious dish. They make a great appetizer or buffet item. We also love them for dinner served with rice. Party ready sweet and tangy meatballs Sweet and tangy meatballs is a recipe that I turn to when ever I need a potluck item fast. Serve these bad boys up in a crock pot to keep them warm and let your guests help themselves. They are perfect for New Years too. This is a vintage recipe which my mom used to make. I was recently di
Michelle
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Thyme roasted pears
Break out of your hum-drum vegetable routine and serve up these sweet and fragrant thyme roasted pears. Thyme roasted pears make a great side dish to so many different meals. If you are plant-based, try them with any vegetable soup, stew or salad. For the meat eaters in your family, you’ll find they go perfectly with almost any kind of roasted meat. Sweet and fragrant, these roasted pears are simple to bake. I selected fresh Washington Anjou pears, but you can choose any kind
Michelle
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Glühwein
Warm up this holiday season with Glühwein, a festive spiced mulled wine. German Glühwein is a spiced mulled wine enjoyed during the holidays. Mulled wine is a tradition in many Northern countries where the days are short and the nights cold. There are many variations of this warm holiday drink. Spiced mulled wine German Glühwein is traditionally sold at their famous Christmas markets. It is a wonderful festive drink to sip on as you stroll the market and enjoy time socializi
Michelle
Dec 7, 20253 min read


Mistletoe punch
A fun and festive cranberry-pomegranate holiday punch that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Michelle
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Easy cinnamon rolls
Easy cinnamon rolls topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting are a heavenly family favorite. We like to make cinnamon rolls around...
Michelle
Dec 2, 20248 min read


Monster-eye deviled eggs
These monster-eye deviled eggs are an easy, spicy and tangy snack for Halloween. The pupils of these monster-like blood-shot eyes are...
Michelle
Oct 14, 20244 min read


Traditional butter tarts
Traditional butter tarts are a distinctively Canadian sweet treat. Flaky pastry is baked with a sweet filling made with sugar, butter,...
Michelle
Dec 22, 20197 min read


Roasted balsamic brussels sprouts
Roasted balsamic brussels sprouts is a savory and flavorful vegetable dish. Roasting brussels sprouts makes them tender and caramelized....
Michelle
Nov 21, 20194 min read


Red,white and blue caprese salad
Fresh blueberries add a patriotic and fruity twist to this classic Italian salad. It’s a flavorful and surprisingly delicious way to...
Michelle
Jun 27, 20192 min read


Cherry and blueberry fools
Cherry and blueberry fools are an easy and pretty dessert for fourth of July or summertime fun. It’s Northwest cherry season! Fresh...
Michelle
Jun 29, 20183 min read


Old fashioned banana cream pie
This old fashioned banana cream pie is a decadent cold and creamy treat on a warm summer’s day. Billowy layers of banana, vanilla and...
Michelle
Jun 25, 20183 min read


Whipped deviled eggs with smoked salmon
Whipped deviled eggs with smoked salmon is a delicious snack. The filling of these deviled eggs is light and fluffy. It’s actually really...
Michelle
Mar 16, 20183 min read


Perfect hard boiled eggs (no green ring)
Getting perfect hard boiled eggs with no green ring around them is as easy as 1-2-3! Once you know the simple technique for cooking them,...
Michelle
Mar 10, 20183 min read


Chocolate mint Nanaimo bars
Chocolate mint Nanaimo bars are a delicious no-bake layered treat. Each bite is a tasty balance of texture and flavor featuring a soft...
Michelle
Mar 6, 20185 min read


Sweet and tangy orange glaze for ham
This orange glaze for ham with a hint of bourbon is the perfect flavor combination for a sweet and tangy roast ham. This sweet and tangy...
Michelle
Feb 20, 20183 min read


Overnight apple cinnamon coffee cake
Overnight apple cinnamon coffee cake combines the classic flavors of sweet apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. This coffee cake is way...
Michelle
Nov 30, 20173 min read


Cake mix pumpkin spice cake
Tis the season for pumpkin and pumpkin spice! This cake mix pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting is sure to please. Sometimes...
Michelle
Oct 16, 20173 min read


Irish beef stew
There is something so delicious about a great bowl of rich and hearty Irish beef stew made with Guinness. In this recipe, I use beef...
Michelle
Mar 1, 20174 min read


Raspberry lemon shortbread thumbprint cookies
Raspberry and lemon are the perfect flavor combination in these delicate melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies. Thumbprint cookies are a...
Michelle
Dec 1, 20163 min read


Mediterranean vegetables
Healthy and flavorful, you’re going to love this Mediterranean vegetables platter. In this platter of fresh veggies I feature, yellow...
Michelle
Nov 21, 20164 min read
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