Burning leaves and crisp fall air come to mind sipping this bourbon apple ginger martini. The smokey Bourbon delivers subtle hints of caramel and vanilla, and the earthy spice of ginger compliments the apple flavor. Reminiscent of a boozy slice of apple pie, this martini …

BUTTERSCOTCH RECIPE When it comes to cookies, I am a huge fan!  I don’t think I have met a cookie I did not like (well there are some I like more than other of course).  In general however I find I do prefer a soft …

A creamy smooth texture and amazing combination of spices make this dulche de leche pumpkin cheesecake the ultimate holiday dessert.  A gingerbread crust adds the flavors of the season to this rich and decadent  cake .  Served with a cup of coffee or a glass …

I have been on sort of a roll lately, a pumpkin roll (sorry about that).  I guess it was a little over a year ago that we traded our hundred year old craftsman bungalow for a 1960’s tri-level ranch, and by the time we got …

A golden buttery crust tops soft and tender pillows of flaky goodness in this pan of pull-apart rolls making them the perfect addition to your holiday table.  Shape your rolls in interesting combinations to create a bread that is not only incredibly delicious but visually …

If you’re searching for an appetizer that is absolutely delicious but also quick and easy to make then look no further, these cranberry brie bites fill the bill.  Creamy melted brie mingles with the tartness of cranberries in a golden pastry cup to create this …

Elevate your apple pies, tarts, and strudels to a new level by adding this one simple ingredient.  Apple cider syrup will bring a new dimension of flavor to any apple filling you prepare.  This easy-to-make flavor concentrate requires only one ingredient and a little bit …

I guess it was probably more than a handful of years ago by now that I first stumbled upon mushroom strudel. Prior to that I had only every considered a strudel to be a fruit filled pastry, and usually apple. My partner Kelly and I …

Mashed potatoes mixed together with sautéed cabbage and onions create this traditional Irish dish know simply as Colcannon. With an amazing depth of flavor and textures, these potatoes are remarkable light, fluffy, and delicious.  There are many versions of these potatoes, some using kale in …

Tender garnet yams and Granny Smith apples create an interesting combination in this savory and sweet hash. Bits of crisped bacon, onion, and pepitas complete the dish by adding an amazing depth of flavors and textures to this colorful and delicious fall hash.

If you still have any leftovers from the recent holiday, you need to make this sandwich. If you don’t have any more storage containers of goodies in the fridge, you seriously need to consider preparing another holiday meal in order to have what you need …

For many of us, the weekend after Thanksgiving marks the “official” beginning of the holiday season. Folks seem to really swing into action running through malls searching for gifts, and neighbors with boxes of tangled lights are climbing ladders. Everyone is suddenly on the move. Perhaps …