Easy, Dreamy, Creamy Cookie Trifle

So, I was in the grocery store bakery and spotted a sign advertising cookies I'd never seen before; but, they didn't have them. Why the sign?  To make up for the blunder, the bakery offered me a deal on some freshly baked cranberry and white chocolate cookies.  Well, I just had to accept the cookies after all the trouble they had gone to make me a happy customer...right? 

But, with so many holiday cookies at home, as tasty as the new cookies were, they just went into the freezer.  Hmm, finally decided to incorporate them into a really good dessert; and, of course, with the busy holiday season, it had to be easy!

I adore trifles...who doesn't?  Well, that's just what I made...a trifle layered with cinnamon cream cheese goodness with cranberry and white chocolate cookies melded in between and crowned with billowy homemade whipped cream!

                                            So Dreamy and Creamy...

                                      I'll Have A Large Scoop, Please!

Thanksgiving Waffle Cone Cornucopia Favor Gift or Prop for Place Card Setting

Easy and whimsical, you'll have so much fun with this scrumptious cone as a favor for your guests or as a gift for the host of your Thanksgiving gathering!  Also, everyone would think you are so clever if you elect to use these festive cones as props for your holiday place card settings.

Incredibly versatile, these cute cones can be filled with any number of candies or goodies (of course, ice cream!) and sprinkled with a variety of colored nonpareils for different holidays.

                                                    So Festive...

                                        Just Spilling Holiday Delight!

Quick and Easy Microwave Single-Serve Apple Crisp

You've had your meal, and you simply want a little something extra that doesn't require a lot of effort or blow your calorie count for the day.  Well, you've probably got it in your kitchen right now, just waiting for you to throw it together!

And, my dear sweet-craving friend, here it is...your very own scrumptious quick and easy apple crisp!

                                        Quick and Easy, Nice and Cozy...

                                           And Ever So Scrumptious!

Decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse Bars with Cherry Pie Topping and Homemade Whipped Cream

Attention all chocolate lovers...this is the most easy, decadent chocolate dessert you can imagine!  I served these fantastic bars at a recent family gathering, and they were a huge success!  Scrumptious, easy treat for family and impressive, rich dessert for guests..you're gonna love them too!

Time for dessert...

                                      Are Your Taste Buds Watering...

                                  Here's A Nice Slice Just For You...Enjoy!

Fall Harvest Kale Salad with Slivers of Apple, Toasted Walnuts and A Unique Blue Cheese Dressing!

Swing open your doors and welcome Fall's colorful bounty with this simple, scrumptious and satisfying salad! 

You and yours are gonna love this crunchy salad as a wonderful side for entrees, or as a topping for sandwiches made with a hearty bread like those used for panini or flatbread sandwiches.

Read on to discover the ingredient in my blue cheese dressing that gives it such a special twist...

                         Colorful, Crunchy, Scrumptious and Satisfying...

                                               Fall is Truly Here!

Fresh Berry Summer Salad with Mascarpone Dressing

I adore fresh fruit and find it especially refreshing in the summer.  In fact, I always enjoy a fresh fruit cup for breakfast.  When I first spotted this lovely and colorful berry salad with an amazing mascarpone dressing on the internet, I knew I had to make it!

We devoured this simple and delectable summer salad at a recent family barbecue and know you and yours will love it as much as we all did!

                                         Fresh and Just Waiting To Be...

                                        Smothered In A Creamy Coating!

Blueberry and Bagel Overnight Casserole with Toasted Pecans ~ Crowned with A Scrumptious Crumb Topping!

When a neighbor generously shared some extra bagels with us recently, I knew immediately that I wanted to use them in an overnight casserole.  I elected this marvelous bagel casserole filled with luscious blueberries and crowned with a scrumptious crumb topping!

This blueberry and bagel overnight casserole is a terrific way to utilize leftover bagels and makes such a wonderful breakfast treat...definitely guests worthy!

                                How To Make Early Risers Out of Them...

                    They're Not Gonna Sleep Late With This In The Oven!

My Sister's Marvelous Go-To Crunchy Tossed Salad with Fresh Veggies

My sister introduced me to her marvelous crunchy salad when I recently visited her.  The genius of this flavorful salad is that she marinates the vegetables before adding to the lettuce, and all you have to do is toss right before serving!

This is the go-to salad for most entrees and her husband's absolute favorite!  I know you and yours will love this toothsome salad as much as we do!  It also makes a wonderful light meal with cooked shredded or sliced meat, shrimp or salmon.

                                    So Refreshing and Crunchy Good...

                          You Don't Have To Tell Them How Healthy It Is!             
                                                               

Remarkable Roasted Green Cabbage Wedges with Lemon ~ Simple and Superb!

The first time I prepared these surprisingly delectable cabbage wedges, one diner raved that she loved, loved, loved them and requested the recipe!

A well-known side to corned beef, these incredibly delicious cabbage wedges are an ideal accompaniment to many meat dishes.  I marvel each time I make them how easy, inexpensive and fantastic they are!

                           I Never Knew I Could Love Cabbage So Much...   

                                    Until I Savored These Tangy Babies!

Blistered Haricot Verts (Extra Fine Green Beans) with Golden Mushrooms

Green beans are my favorite green vegetable!  Plus, they just seem to go with most entrees.  We enjoy these scrumptious blistered haricot verts frequently, with or without the mushrooms.  However, the golden mushrooms are so fabulous, they do add a special dimension to the recipe!

Versatile and easy, you'll never have to think twice about what your side dish will be with these fantastic blistered green beans and golden mushrooms in your repertoire!

Oh, These Beans And Mushrooms Are So Good...

                                   I Could Just Eat Them By Themselves!                                                           

Quick and Easy Eggs In A Cup

Whether you are in a rush or have limited cooking resources...you don't need a stove top to enjoy a nice soft scrambled egg or omelette. All you need is a microwave!  While staying in the guest suite of a relative's home recently, I prepared several eggs in a cup with various additions.  I shot a couple of photos with my phone after preparing one while there, as I did not bring my camera with me.

These eggs in a cup are fluffy and delicious, with or without cheese, or any other additional ingredients.  The one in the photos below is made with mozzarella cheese; however, you can use whatever cheese you prefer or have on hand. This method is so simple and delicious, that it is actually my favorite way to prepare them at home.

Eggs in a cup have been popular for some time now; but, if you haven't tried them yet, you'll be delightfully surprised how easy and good they are!  It might take a time or two to adjust the cooking time to your microwave; however, you'll find the method incredibly quick and easy!

                                                My Favorite Way...

                                     With Lots of Gooey, Melted Cheese!

A Collection of Ten of My Best Comfort Food Recipes To Warm and Relax You

It's that time of year...cold, wet weather demanding comfort food recipes to warm and relax you.

To satisfy your comfort food cravings, I've collected ten of my best soothing recipes that will wrap you with warm hugs and delicious nostalgia...


Tender, Fall-Apart Herbed Chicken and Long-Grain White Rice Casserole with A Homemade Mushroom Sauce