Creamy Turkey & Broccoli Soup

I wanted to share a soup recipe this week for everyone’s leftover turkey meat from Thanksgiving.  I thought something simple, easy and quick would do the trick.  My Creamy  Turkey & Broccoli soup meets the criteria and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.  You can use either leftover white or dark meat in this …

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Icing

My Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Icing is a delicious addition to any meal.  Pumpkins are in the winter squash family and are actually considered a fruit.  They are round, smooth and range in color from yellow to orange.  They originate from Mexico and are harvested in the early fall months.  Pumpkin is one of …

Italian Biscotti Cookies

Another favorite Italian-style cookie for Christmas is the Italian Biscotti Cookie.  My sister, Judy learned how to make these delicious cookies from her Italian-born Mother-in-Law, Eva.  Judy enjoys making these cookies for her three sons, their wives and her three delightful grandsons.  Her husband, Hector and all the boys love tasting Judy’s wonderful homemade cooking …

Italian Pizzelle Cookies

Italian Pizzelle Cookies were one of the traditional Italian cookies my mom made for our family.  My sister, Nancy has kept the family pizzelle cookie tradition going.  She always makes us delicious pizzelles for our annual family Christmas Eve party.  This is Nancy’s recipe for pizzelles and they are wonderful, just like Mom’s. Pizzelles first …

Cherry Tea Biscuits

If you enjoy baking homemade snacks, try my delicious Cherry Tea Biscuits. They go great with a cup of steaming tea for a light afternoon snack or alongside a hearty bowl of soup.

Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

I enjoy making homemade baked goods.  One of my favorites are my Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits.  These biscuits are quick and easy to make.  The key ingredient is the buttermilk.  It makes the biscuits rich and satisfying.  These biscuits are dropped on a greased sheet pan like cookies and don’t need to be kneaded or rolled …

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fall is in the air so it’s time to think about baking some delicious homemade pumpkin treats.  My Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and tasty and filled with all of the familiar flavors of autumn.  Pumpkins originated in Mexico.  Most people think that pumpkins are vegetables but they are actually a fruit because they …

Creamy Ham & Asparagus Soup

When the leaves start to turn red, orange and yellow and the air takes on a frosty chill I look for warm, comfort food like soup. Today I’m sharing a new soup recipe that I developed called “Ham & Asparagus Soup”. This recipe contains all of my favorite ingredients; ham, asparagus, yellow bell peppers and …