Pumpkin Roll
One of my friends has been making these for years. I was intrigued by her pictures posted on Facebook of roll, after roll, after roll lined up along her kitchen counter, and then the comments from a number of people…
Tag: Creamy
Minty Malty Hot Chocolate
You HAVE to try this! It’s delicious, and it’s mild and smooth and warm and comforting, and sooooo Christmas-y! I don’t know about you, but I don’t like bitter hot chocolate (Starbucks), and I don’t like hot chocolate that is so…
Homemade Eggnog for Eggnog Lattes
Years ago I had my first Eggnog Latte at Starbucks and Eggnog Lattes quickly became my favorite seasonal treat. They are rich, creamy, slightly spiced, slightly sweet, and caffeinated. A warm sip of heaven in a cup, sigh. Having a…
Atlantic Beach Lemon Pie
It’s citrusy, and it’s salty, and it’s creamy, and it’s tangy, and it’s delicious. Ever heard of Atlantic Beach Lemon Pie? I hadn’t either. I guess this pie had been a big deal back in North Carolina in the 50s (Crook’s…
Black Forest Torte
Once a year I host a book club meeting at my house, and my night was last night. The book was “The Book Thief” so the theme was German food. Thanks to input from the internet, I decided to make a…
Blueberry Heaven
Do you ever go into a bakery? Of COURSE you do! Do you ever buy a pastry that looks delicious, but then are seriously disappointed in the taste…? And then, to top it off, are you overwhelmed price you just…
Crab and Brie Macaroni and Cheese
Whooooa Nelly! Crab and Brie Macaroni and Cheese? Over-the-top decadence in a comfort food? YEP! And the decadence makes the comfort food even more comforting—like ‘died and gone to heaven’ comforting! Yet another winning recipe from the Better Homes and…
Four Cheese Spinach Manicotti
I must admit, I make a pretty mean manicotti. I’d forgotten how good it was until I made some on the spur-of-the-moment this week. My manicotti is probably not very authentic, seeing as I have no genuine Italian reference point…