Couscous Salad

One of my pantry staples is couscous. Couscous is not a grain, but a form of pasta. Couscous has long been the national dish of Northern Africa, it is so easy to prepare and is extremely flexible and pairs well with dried fruits, herbs and spices. In this recipe, I combined the couscous with an […]

Cranberry Orange Muffins

These Cranberry Orange Muffins are studded with cranberries and pecans and topped with a crust of sugar.  This recipes is one of my one-bowl wonders; everything is mixed in one bowl – quick and easy.  After they are baked I dipped them is a orange juice sugar glaze and dipped them into coarse sanding sugar.  […]

Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies are one of my husband’s favorite cookies.  Hard to think I would try to change our favorite oatmeal cookies recipe.  Well, I decided it was time for a change, omitted the cinnamon and added orange peel, orange juice and dried cranberries.  The results, let’s just say my cookie monster thinks they are fantastic!  […]

Cranberry Pecan Butterscotch Bars

Bar cookies are the easiest cookies to make.  With this recipe you mix the ingredients in a saucepan, the same pan that you melt the butter in.  So easy to assemble and the bars are moist and delicious.  My husband is the ultimate cookie lover.  I know when he says this is a ‘winning’ recipe […]

Roasted Pear Salad

I was in the produce department and picked up a few Bosc pears, baby spinach, and goat cheese. I then thought I would create a roasted pear salad. I have baked pears previously, however this time I thought a salad with a warm pear would be delicious. I am writing this the morning after I served […]

Spinach Maple Apple Salad

I am sure everyone is thinking the same thing – let’s start the New Year with a healthy twist.  This salad is one that you can serve with grilled meats, soup, or make this salad a main dish and add grilled chicken or pork.  The key is the wonderful dressing made with pure maple syrup. […]