Parsnip and Fennel Soup

There is magic when you blend several vegetables together in a pureed soup. Amazingly, you can...

Glistening Spice Cookies

These spice cookies are a perfect way to get in to the Christmas or Holiday Spirit....

Pumpkin Cheesecake Supreme (no crust 7 inch)

Cheesecake ranks as "Supreme" among desserts. I prefer the kind that does not have a crust,...

Apple Chutney (a compote)

Relishes, compotes, chutneys, etc. are a fantastic way to take an ordinary main dish and turn...

Garrison's Red Clam Chowder (a Chunky Stew)

I'll admit, New England Clam Chowder is undoubtedly the Clam Chowder that first comes to most...

Pina Colada Custard Cake

Pineapple and coconut are definitely a marriage made in Heaven. This moist and pudding-like cake is...

Poppy Seed Cole Slaw

Cole Slaw is an all-time favorite in most households. I created this recipe for my Labor...

Lemon Poppy Seed Thumbprints

I have always adored jam filled anything! Jellyroll, Trifle, Thumbprint Cookies,..you name it! These are the...

Shrimp Puttanesca

This is a very easy way to make an elegant shrimp dish. The plating is right...

Almond Ricotta Cake (a 2 layer cake)

I have seen many versions of this Italian classic in cookbooks, but they all are made...