Old-Fashioned Comfort Foods
Russian Teacake Cookies are an easy and fun Christmas cookie made with confectioners sugar and chopped pecans. Also known as snowball cookies, these powdered treats will melt in your mouth. These are an annual favorite around our house at Christmas and it wouldn’t seem the same if we didn’t enjoy these at least once a … Read more
An easy homemade apple crisp recipe made with crisp fall apples, oatmeal, and brown sugar. Serve for a fun fall dessert with ice cream or whipped cream. Who doesn’t like a piece of warm apple crisp topped with a cool creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream? Drizzle a bit of caramel sauce on top and … Read more
Rich and buttery homemade sugar cookies decorated with your choice of sprinkles and sugars. Use this recipe for any holiday and decorate accordingly. Well, the Christmas baking is in full swing for me. So far this season I have made peanut butter cookies and these sugar cookies. I have plans for at least 2-3 more … Read more
Praline graham crackers are made with graham crackers, butter, brown sugar and chopped walnuts. They are an easy dessert or snack the whole family will love. I was given this recipe by my day care provider many years ago and even though my son is now in high school, he still loves it when I … Read more
This fresh strawberry butter recipe is a quick and easy spread made with fresh dairy butter and strawberry preserves. Serve for breakfast or brunch on toast, pancakes, waffles, or French toast. This is the type of special touch that I would expect to find at a breakfast table at a quaint bed and breakfast inn. It … Read more
These creamy homemade scalloped potatoes are made with Yukon Gold potatoes, heavy cream, butter, and milk. Serve these potatoes with your favorite hamburger, steak or other main dish. Homemade scalloped potatoes taste so much better than making them from a box. They are easier than you would expect to make and only take about 20 … Read more
A fun recipe for chocolate chip pancakes made with fresh buttermilk, eggs, butter, and chocolate chips. Serve these pancakes for breakfast or brunch with maple or strawberry syrup and top with fresh whipped cream. Homemade pancakes are always a treat for the family. The children will especially like the chocolate chips in the batter. Actually, … Read more
A strawberry rhubarb dessert made with fresh garden rhubarb and strawberry gelatin. Serve this classic family favorite dessert for any summer celebration. Every time I make this recipe, my husband and son can’t wait for it to come out of the oven. You could just become the star baker in the house with this yummy … Read more
A chocolate pecan sauce recipe made with chocolate chips, cream, butter, vanilla and ground pecans. Serve this chocolate sauce over homemade ice cream or your favorite dessert. Smooth milk chocolate and finely ground pecans make a wonderful sweet and salty combo together in a dessert sauce. This chocolate recipe makes a delicious ice cream topping … Read more
This creamy vanilla sauce recipe is made from eggs, butter, sugar, and milk. Serve this vanilla dessert sauce over ice cream, bread pudding, rhubarb dessert, or a fruit cobbler. Here is an easy and delicious vanilla dessert sauce recipe to make at home. It is extra rich and creamy because of the eggs and butter. … Read more