Red Velvet Cake
Tara on Dec 6th 2009
Red Velvet Cake I used mostly organic ingredients in this cake. I found some plant based red food coloring at Whole foods. However, the label said the color might change when heated. I added a bit of regular red food coloring to give the cake some color. Feel free to use as many organic ingredients […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz
Tara on Nov 30th 2009
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Here’s another quick, fun, and tasty Christmas concoction. They are amazing! You will need: 3 Tubes of Ritz crackers 1 jar smooth Peanut Butter 1 pound chocolate almond bark Generously spread a cracker with peanut butter and add another cracker for a top. Repeat making peanut butter crackers using all 3 […]
Best Broccoli Casserole Ever
Tara on Nov 18th 2009
Best Broccoli Casserole Ever Spray a 9×9” baking dish with oil, or grease with butter. Preheat oven to 325. Empty 1 16oz package frozen broccoli cuts into 9×9 baking dish. In large bowl add: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 beaten eggs 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce […]
Country Breakfast Pie and Hashbrown Casserole
Tara on Dec 23rd 2008
Country Breakfast Pie 1 deep dish pie crust – unbaked Place the following in unbaked pie crust 1 pound pork sausage – crumbled, browned, and drained ¼ cup chopped green pepper ¼ cup chopped red pepper ¼ cup chopped onion 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 4 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup light cream Bake […]
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Menu
Tara on Dec 21st 2008
Can you believe Christmas is almost here? It sure has come fast this year – faster than I can ever recall. There are too many things I will have to leave undone this year. The Christmas dishes are still in the attic. I never got around to cutting fresh cedar and magnoia greens to decorate […]
Festive Cranberry Pineapple Salad
Tara on Dec 18th 2008
Festive Cranberry Pineapple Salad Over the years, I’ve sampled numerous cranberry salads. Some were too tart. Some were too sweet. But this one is just right. Sweet meets tangy for the perfect duo – and the crunch adds a nice pizzazz too. Oh, did I mention it is pretty?? Did I also mention EASY?? 20 […]
Organic Pumpkin Bread (Wheat Free)
Tara on Dec 15th 2008
Organic Pumpkin Bread (Wheat and Gluten Free) Don’t be afraid to vary the kind of flour used in some recipes. This is my mother’s original pumpkin bread recipe, which I traditionally make around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Since I am trying to reduce inflammation in my body – I am eliminating wheat from my diet. The […]
Fruit Dip Fluff
Tara on Dec 14th 2008
Fruit Dip Fluff I love this dip because it works for most holidays and seasons. Many of our Christmas Eve’s are low key around here. I usually make trays of goodies the whole family can munch on throughout the day. Usually there’s a fire going too. But don’t limit this dip just to Christmas. It […]
Christmas Peppermint Bark
Tara on Dec 13th 2008
Christmas Peppermint Bark Here’s another quick and easy Christmas recipe which is elegant on a pretty dish or in a clear jar. Our kids like to help make this and we often put this in jars and give as gifts. You will need: 1 pound of white almond bark 2 packages peppermint sticks – […]
Christmas Chutney Star
Tara on Dec 5th 2008
Christmas Chutney Star Here’s another quick and easy holiday dish that will tickle your taste buds. Need an appetizer for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve Party? Then keep these 3 ingredients on hand along with your favorite crackers and pretzels. Allow about 5 minutes tops to prepare this, but enjoy it all evening. […]
