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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Serves 8 Brie a holiday favorite and this sweet-savory recipe is party-special  and especially easy to throw together. Nice for New Years. 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped dried apples 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1Read More →

This is my Mom Sandy’s recipe. Always a big favorite on Christmas Eve at my Grandmothers  2 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1  cup finely chopped walnuts 1/4  cup rum 2  tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 2 1/2  tablespoons light corn syrup confectioners sprinklesRead More →

Here is a colorful cookie for the holidays! 2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup softened butter or shortening 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 12 oz. package M & M Candies 3/4 cup chopped nutsRead More →