A Passion for Entertaining/A Year in Review and Top Five Recipes 2015

Published on December 29, 2015 by carol lou

I find it hard to believe I have been food blogging for one year. Here is what year one has taught me: Follow your passion! No matter what it is – it will be the most rewarding thing you ever do. Keep up with every new piece of technology you can get your hands on […]

Easy Egg Souffle

Published on December 28, 2015December 28, 2015 by carol lou

If you are ever looking for a quick egg recipe for breakfast or brunch, that does not require overnight preparation or separating eggs and beating egg whites, this recipe is for you. Quick to prepare, made with ingredients you probably have on hand, and delicious served piping hot out of the oven. As the souffle bakes, it […]

Triple Berry Sauce

Published on December 23, 2015 by carol lou

You just never know what you will find when you go to the grocery store. Today, I walked in and found the most beautiful blackberries, red raspberries, and blueberries. Well, of course, how could I pass those by! When I got home, I just looked at my impulse purchase and thought to myself, now what are […]

Apple Breakfast Bake

Published on December 21, 2015 by carol lou

This Apple Breakfast Bake bakes to a puffed golden brown and then after being removed from the oven, shrinks to form a crispy crust and custard like filling. Perfect with the baked apple layer and brown sugar crust. This would be a great addition to any breakfast buffet. You can double this recipe easily and […]

Mushroom Pate

Published on December 17, 2015 by carol lou

This is one of my favorite make ahead appetizer recipes. This recipe can be made in advance and refrigerated up to 10 days. This vegetarian pate is delicious served with water crackers. Perfect to serve during the holidays. Kitchen tip of the day – Ever wonder how to clean mushrooms? How to Clean Mushrooms: the […]

Almond Puffs

Published on December 15, 2015December 17, 2015 by carol lou

I cannot tell you how many times I have made this recipe. This was one of my mother’s favorites recipes; I remember she always made these during the holidays. It is perfect to serve for breakfast, brunch or even dessert. This recipe has two components; the buttery crust and a custard puffed topping. Hard to explain, but it […]

Sloppy Joes

Published on December 14, 2015 by carol lou

During this hectic time of year, I am always one that loves a quick to fix lunch or dinner. I remember growing up eating Sloppy Joes occasionally and I have to admit, I still love a great overstuffed, hard to eat, and kid friendly sandwich. My preference is to serve these on crusty rolls with […]

Parmesan Crusted Baked Chicken and How I Select the Recipes I Post

Published on December 8, 2015 by carol lou

For my faithful readers, you know that I always try to highlight recipes that are easy to prepare and generally use easy to find items and many items that I am sure are staples in your pantry. Someone mentioned to me the other day how much they appreciated the recipes that I post. I have […]

Hot Cheese Puffs

Published on December 4, 2015 by carol lou

My featured recipe in CEO Magazine for December is Hot Cheese Puffs – you can check out the recipe in this month’s issue of CEO Magazine ( I have pasted the link below); I have also posted the recipe below. . I can attribute my cooking skills and entertaining skills to my mother. She was an […]

Spicy Shrimp

Published on December 1, 2015 by carol lou

If you love a dish that packs some heat – you will love this Spicy Shrimp recipe. Marinate the shrimp one hour to up to twenty-four hours before serving. Quick, easy and make ahead; my idea of a perfect recipe. I like to serve this with hot crusty bread to sop of the spicy sauce. If you like a […]