Easy Pumpkin Pie
Easy Pumpkin Pie 12 servings What’s Thanksgiving with out pumpkin pie? Here is an easy one. 2 eggs 16 ounces pumpkin, canned 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground 12 ounces evaporated skim milk pie shells for two 9-inch pies, grahamRead More →
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
Having some young ones over for Thanksgiving? Here are some coloring pages for them. Just click the thumbnail. Then right click the image and select save image from the menu that opens. make sure you remember where you downloaded it to. On your computer open the folder you saved it in.Read More →
Artichoke Mushroom Casserole
Tired of the green been casserole? Try this artichoke mushroom casserole instead this Thanksgiving. If they had this, it would have been a pilgrim favorite. Artichoke Mushroom Casserole 4-6 servings Artichoke casserole with green onions, mushrooms, lemon, nutmeg, and bread crumb topping. 16 ounces mushrooms, halved 1/2 cup slicedRead More →
Sunsets in Paradise
Here are some of my sunset photos. Naples, Sanibel-Captiva, BSA Camp Miles and Ft. Myers Beach.Read More →
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Here it is, my dad’s most requested pie recipe. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. 1 9 ” unbaked pie shell 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3/4 cup light corn syrup 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 3/4 cup pecan pieces 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla PrepareRead More →
4th of July Panna Cotta Parfait
Panna Cotta is a rich, silky Italian custard. Alternating layers of custard, strawberries and blueberries give you a delicious patriotic dessert. Panna Cotta: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (approx. 2 teaspoons) 1/2 cup milk 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons pure vanillaRead More →
Easter Egg Bread
When I was a kid my dad used to buy these at the local Italian bakery. My brothers and I would have them for Easter brunch. He got the recipe while I was in college and we have been baking them ever since. My kids love to help. 1/4 cupRead More →
Chocolate Kahlua Truffle Cookies
A nice treat to take when visiting. 2 1/2 C. finely crushed chocolate cookie crumbs 1 C. finely chopped nuts 1 C. sifted powdered sugar 1/3 C. coffee liqueur 1 T. water – (1 to 2) 5 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 T. shortening 6 oz. white chocolate baking bar,Read More →
Christmas Pudding
12 Servings No traditional English Christmas dinner is complete without the pudding. It is best if allowed to mature for at least two days before serving, but it can be made up to three months ahead. 1 1/2 cups raisins, chopped 2/3 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup softRead More →
Roast Goose with Citrus and Herbs
I have not tried this, but thought I’d post this for anyone thinking of making a goose for Christmas. This looks so easy! And Citrus makes it fit in for Florida. From “Bon Appetit.” 1 (11 1/2 lb) goose, thawed if frozen 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon choppedRead More →