Top 10 of 2011
Posted by Tracy | Filed under blog
Following in the footsteps of the first “Top 10″ post I did last year, I decided that since it was so much fun, I had to make listing your top ten favorite recipes from throughout the past year a tradition. I also just wanted to take just a minute to thank you, my readers and [...]
Tags: blog
Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
Posted by Tracy | Filed under appetizers
I hope you all had a wonderful and happy Christmas! We did indeed; it was great to catch up with family and play games, share food, and simply enjoy one another’s company. I think my favorite part of our Christmas gathering was making homemade pierogi for Christmas dinner – just about everyone had their hands [...]
Tags: beans, vegetables
Fruitcake
Posted by Tracy | Filed under breads & pastries
I know what you’re thinking: fruitcake, seriously? Hear me out before you run away though, because I wasn’t a fruitcake fan either…that is until last year when a friend of mine gave me a mini loaf for Christmas. She also included the recipe with her gift, and I can’t thank her enough for that, because [...]
Tags: cake
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix and Chocolate-Dipped Spoons
Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets
There’s just something magical about a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day, especially around Christmas time. I don’t know about you, but my favorite way to enjoy hot cocoa is with a little bit of whipped cream on top. Lately I’ve been trying all different kinds, though – some with marshmallows, some [...]
Tags: chocolate
Kahlua Balls
Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets
With Christmas only about a week away, I’ve been busy wrapping up loose ends. The shopping is done and most of the presents are wrapped, but if you can believe it, I’m a little behind on my holiday baking! Therefore, this week I’m going to be sharing some quick and easy “last-minute gift” recipes. While [...]
