Holiday cookie magazines intimidate me. I look at all those perfectly decorated cookies and get overwhelmed. Oh, I still buy them and read the recipes. But then I realize how many of my tried and true standbys are just as good and maybe even better. Not fancy-dancy but homey and full of flavor and happy …
Desserts
Perfect Pies
Pie is the ultimate comfort food: homey, delicious and easy to master. Try pie, you’ll be glad you did!!
Easter: An Easy and Elegant Menu
I LOVE cooking on holidays. I know lots of you probably dread it, but if you have some dependable recipes and don’t put too much pressure on yourself to get super-fancy, you can produce a great meal that will satisfy everyone and not be too much work for you. The key is planning and keeping a list handy of what you need to do. I make a pretty detailed list because I tend to forget the important things like ‘set the table’ which causes me to rush around like a crazy woman when everyone arrives. So, keep it simple, make your list (preferably the night before) and get cooking!