Monthly Archives: December 2011

A Very Thankful Christmas

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 I’m sitting here in my new fuzzy robe with that delicious first cup of coffee in hand and a chihuahua cuddled up on my lap. The tree lights are twinkling and a soft rain is falling as I think about what I might have to say...

The Best Layered Salad

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 This has been my kids favorite salad for years and I love it because I can put it together, stick it in the fridge and forget about it until it’s time to serve dinner. I try to make it the night before because the flavor intensifies...

Strawberry Cake

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 Frosting: 2 8 oz. packages cream cheese 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam 3/4 cup heavy cream Cake: 1 white cake mix prepared according to directions 3/4 cup strawberry jam 2 1/4 cup fresh strawberries sliced Instructions: Prepare...

Mini Cherry Chocolate Cheesecakes

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I made these on Christmas Day because I just didn’t feel like the traditional pumpkin or pecan pie this year. You can pick up the decorating kits from any gourmet kitchen store. They come with 24 cupcake  liners and ornamental picks but you’ll only need to...

Parmesan Caesar Bites

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 These are like little Ceasar salads wrapped up in a crunchy cheese shell…oh my!!!  Ingredients: Parchment Paper 3 cups Fine-shredded fresh Parmesan Head of Romaine Lettuce Caesar Dressing Instructions: Chop Salad into small pieces. Toss with Caesar dressing and pepper to taste. Cover and chill. Place...

Christmas Eve Dinner

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Christmas Eve is pure magic, don’t you think? Just about everyone has their own idea of how the evening is supposed to roll.  And, our expectations are usually based, a least in part, on the traditions set for us as children. My childhood Christmas Eve’s were...

Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce

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This is Bill Hannah’s recipe for beef tenderloin. When the kid’s were small we formed a dinner club with 5 other young couples in our neighborhood and Bill & Lisa were part of the group. I shared many wonderful dinners with the Hannah’s during the dinner...