Old-Fashioned Comfort Foods
A selection of tea sandwich recipes to serve for afternoon tea, as an appetizer, or brunch. Recipes include chopped ham sandwiches, cucumber sandwiches, chicken salad, and more. A tea sandwich was originally meant as something to stave of hunger in the mid afternoon a few hours before a larger dinner was to be served later … Read more
A homemade Reuben sandwich made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and rye bread. Learn how to make this easy sandwich at home. Can you actually make a perfect Reuben sandwich at home? This is something my husband has been working on perfecting for many years. Over the course of many jobs he has had … Read more
These easy oven roasted vegetables use carrots, parsnips, potatoes, squash, and peppers for a colorful addition to your dinner table. Seasoned with only salt, pepper, and parsley the true flavor of the vegetables come through. Serve them with fish, chicken, or beef for a healthy weeknight dinner idea. They are also economical and a great … Read more
A raspberry cream cheese breakfast braid made with raspberry preserves, pastry dough and drizzled with a vanilla glaze. Serve for brunch or dessert. Oh my! This is a recipe that has been a family favorite for more than 30 years. It was originally posted in a Garden Club cookbook dating back to the mid 1980’s … Read more
A selection of classic brunch ideas and recipes for your next gathering. Includes recipes for breakfast casseroles, pancakes, and waffles, along with menu ideas and brunch party planning tips. Brunch can be a relaxing time to spend with friends or family and does not have to take all morning to prepare. Many items can be … Read more
These delicious blueberry cream cheese muffins are made with blueberries, cream cheese, eggs, and heavy cream that give the muffins a moist, creamy texture. Enjoy them warm for breakfast or brunch. Blueberries and cream cheese – what a great combination for a breakfast comfort food! These muffins also have a cinnamon sugar topping that makes … Read more
Spiced tea is made with orange, cranberry, and apple juice and flavored with cinnamon candies, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sugar. It is not actually made with tea at all, but it is a delicious warm drink that will warm up a cold winter day. Serve this hot drink as an alternative to coffee in the … Read more
This homemade eggnog recipe is smooth, rich, and creamy because it is made from whole milk, cream, eggs, nutmeg, and rum. Serve for an evening Christmas Party, New Year’s party, or holiday house hopping. Not everyone is a fan of this rich, frothy drink, but for those who are, this has everything you are looking … Read more
A delicious frozen brandy slush recipe made with orange juice, lemonade, and green tea. Just add your favorite liquor like brandy, vodka, or whiskey. Serve this mixed drink recipe as part of your Christmas brunch menu, a bridal shower brunch or for any special occasion. I think brandy slush has been around for a lot … Read more
Creamy Whipped orange butter is a sweet whipped spread made with real dairy butter, orange juice and confectioner’s sugar. Serve this flavored butter on toast, waffles, pancakes or French toast for breakfast or brunch. This spread has a light and delicate orange flavor from the orange juice and is just slightly sweetened with confectioners sugar. … Read more