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Frosted Rolled Sugar Cookies  – Pumpkins!

Frosted Rolled Sugar Cookies – Pumpkins!

Every family has holiday traditions. Some involve baking – and this recipe for rolled sugar cookies is one of our family traditions. I collect cookie cutters for almost any occasion and holiday and this is my all-time favorite cookie to make – and to eat! 

Berry Mess

Berry Mess

My family named this dessert “Berry Mess“.  Creative, aren’t they? They aren’t good about combining a lot of foods – they would never eat something called a casserole.  There are some exceptions, but they would have never made it in the casserole-toting Midwestern farmhouse that I 

Shrimp ‘n Grits

Shrimp ‘n Grits

I married a sixth generation Floridian whose parents are much more Southern than many of today’s Floridians.  One year we all gathered in Atlanta for Christmas at my son’s apartment.   As I was making shrimp and grits for our Christmas Eve dinner, I realized, much to my dismay, 

Thai Beef Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Slaw

Thai Beef Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Slaw

I originally posted this recipe made with beef. Tonight I substituted shrimp for the beef and have a new favorite! I marinated the shrimp for about 4 hours – you can cut up the shrimp after cooking to make the taco a little easier to 

Paella Party At FarmTable Kitchen

Paella Party At FarmTable Kitchen

My husband and I attended a fabulous culinary event today in downtown St. Pete at FarmTable Kitchen.  This was a private event in conjunction with The Dali Museum whose current exhibit is The Invention of Food, a special exhibition showcasing the culinary work  of renowned chef 

Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

These flavors all blend together well and create a deliciously flavorful chicken entrée. It’s a nice change from grilled chicken breast and it’s easy to prepare.  I served it with sautéed fresh spinach and mushrooms.  Yum! 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon 

Key Lime Pie – A Sliver or a Slice?

Key Lime Pie – A Sliver or a Slice?

An outstanding Key Lime Pie recipe is a “must”!  You can make this pie  with regular limes and it turns out fine but I always use key lime juice from the bottle or fresh-squeezed key limes.  You may feel the need to make this green. 

Zucchini and Sweet Corn Frittata

Zucchini and Sweet Corn Frittata

My husband loves eggs!  I am still trying to love eggs and this is a dish that could sway anyone.  Eggs are such a great source of protein and have even been called the perfect food. I think you will really love this!  The sweet 

Giant Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Giant Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

There is a trick to making delicious oatmeal raisin cookies.  I know, we just made Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.  But adding raisins instead of chocolate chips make it an ENTIRELY different cookie! First:  have a great recipe.  We do! Second. . . . . .