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Sweet n Sour Candy Popcorn
Like me, are you in love with love? If so, make the LOVE of your life some of my best Sweet n Sour Candy Popcorn. You'll find it to be completely irresistible, crunchy, munchy, and sour. Pack it in decorative box or jar with a pretty papered and ribboned lid for a sensational gift any…
Skillet Bacon Swiss Dip with Bread
Happy Super Bowl Week everybody. Are you ready for Skillet Bacon Swiss Dip with Bread? I'm sharing my finale as we celebrate a great season with "football food." I love the new foodie trend, where hot dip is surrounded by a pull-a-part bread ring and this one is unbelievably great. To avoid a fumble, I'll…
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Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe
Who can say, "NO," to a sugar cookie? My Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe are crisp, pillowy perfection, cut cookies you'll love too. Please don't take my word for it though. Try them yourself and feel the love from your fans. Like me, you'll say, "These are the easiest sugar cookies ever!" Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe…
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Rolls
Play ball deliciously by serving Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Rolls at your Super Bowl Party. Regardless of which team wins, The Denver Broncos or The Carolina Panthers, you'll score with these cheesy, spicy, creamy, hot rolls, that can be made way ahead and then heated in your slow cooker or oven. You can set out your spread…
Sausage Apple Soup
It's been snowy in Idaho and a hot, savory, bowl of soup just hits the spot! We love Sausage Apple Soup, served up in a big bowl with a little fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and some crusty sourdough bread or with a grilled cheese sandwich. Low-fat, low-carb, made with Italian turkey sausage, onion,…
Mom’s Natural Sore Throat Gargle Recipe
Have you been plagued by the awful sore throat that's been going around? It seems like everyone I know is complaining of the, "worst sore throat I've ever had." And yeah, I know this isn't a pretty post, unless you are hurting and wishing you could do something about it. So because I love ya…
My Favorite Easy Cornbread Recipe
Perfectly moist, a tender crumb, with bits of corn, My Favorite Easy Cornbread Recipe will feed a crowd in short order. If you're lucky enough to have any remaining, it will taste just as good. You'll find no day-old stale cornbread from these ingredients. Mix it up, bake and serve along side chili, soups, and…
Homemade Whipped Honey Butter
Everything's better with butter, especially honey. Try spreading Homemade Whipped Honey Butter on a slice of hot, fresh, bread. We've added a secret ingredient you'll love. I relish just a little on scones and rolls, pancakes, waffles, muffins, cornbread, and baked sweet potatoes. It's amazing on almost anything and keeps well if there's any leftover!…
Crock Pot Chicken Chili Recipe
Thick, hearty, and bursting with flavor, we love our Crock Pot Chicken Chili Recipe. When the weather starts to cool until late Spring we often curl up with a good book and a bowl of chicken chili. It's awesome served over steamy hot rice for those who need some carbs and for those of us…
Best Whole Wheat Waffles
I've mentioned before that my 2 daughters lucked-out and married great guys who cook. Shane makes healthy, light and fluffy, the Best Whole Wheat Waffles, our whole family looks forward to. His mom, is a fantastic "from scratch cook" who taught her 8 kids to do it all. Shane treated us to his crisp homemade…
Triple Curry Chicken
A couple of years ago we took a week long cruise with our children. Our favorite item at the lunch buffet was their "curry of the day!" My daughter, Jen, returned home and became a master with all kinds of curry. One of the best things she makes is Triple Curry Chicken. It's a basic…
Granola French Toast with Mixed Berry Syrup
Golden brown and crispy, Granola French Toast with Mixed Berry Syrup is amazingly satisfying. I am admittedly a big fan of granola, I especially like my recipe for homemade, Low-Fat Granola, on anything from yogurt to dessert bars. It just took my French toast recipe to a new level, and the Mixed Berry Syrup is both…
Chopped Shrimp Cocktail
Ten, nine, eight, seven...does it seem like we are always on a count down? Well, we are again this week to a Happy New Year. At our party, I will be serving Chopped Shrimp Cocktail, a wicked little starter guaranteed to get my guests to 2016 with a smile! I love that I can cook…
Candy Cane Steamer
Christmas Eve is such an exciting, happy day. It's a filled with anticipation and family traditions. After all the food is readied, and wrapping is complete, we savor a delicious soup, salad, and breads buffet that evening. My most cherished memory is reading from Luke and our family nativity. After all the children open one…
Candy Cane Simple Syrup
Sweet, that's what I think peppermint Candy Cane Simple Syrup is, super sweeeeet! I don't care, lick a spoon, add it to cocoa, coffee, and steamers, sweet. Brush and glaze cake layers, pour it over ice cream or cookie bars, it's outrageously great. (more…)
Curried Fruit Bake
Curried Fruit Bake is a sensational side dish. It's colorful and luscious especially along side ham, turkey, chicken or pork. I used to spend time scoring a ham and adding cloves, pineapple, and glaze to it. When I serve my ham with curried fruit, all of that prep on the ham isn't really necessary.…
Hot Buttered Rum Mix
Handmade gifts are the best kind, particularly when they're edible. Who can resist a warm cup of spiced cider on a chilly winter night? Hot Buttered Rum Mix, prettily wrapped, is a gourmet gift your family and friends will appreciate as they spoon it into their cups of cheer, sharing the best sentiments of the…
Christmas Ribbon Gelatin Salad
I make a fruit gelatin type salad 3 times a year tops, but it just wouldn't be a proper holiday celebration without our cherished Christmas Ribbon Gelatin Salad. We eat with our eyes first, and this salad is both appealing and tasty. (more…)
Tomato Basil Torta
I enjoy sharing Christmas cheer! Here's a holiday Tomato Basil Torta that you can share with friends, neighbors, or start your New Year's Eve party with. It's a nice change from a traditional cheeseball and so colorful and did I mention delicious? (more…)
We're Alison and Renée, and we're so glad you've joined us! Our kitchens are our happy place, where we're whipping up memories. Get comfy and check things out. We hope you find inspiring dishes and ways to better your life. Feeling optimistic, trying new things and sharing with those we love brings joy in all we do. It's time to cook, create and celebrate. CHEERS! 
