Bostini Cream Pies

I have lived in the Midwest for almost 20 years, but I am an out-of-her-element Bostonian.  In my lifelong search for the …

Peanut Butter Brownies

Boy, am I ever late posting this!  Before my peanut-butter-loving friend and co-worker, Jo, left for a one-year work assignment in Switzerland …

Sweet Potato Bisque

Friday was the first official day of autumn, the days are cooler, and thoughts turn to all things Fall—football, homecoming dances, pumpkins, …

SSC Brownies

I am hard pressed to remember if I have ever eaten a bowl of Rice Krispies in my life.  (I don’t believe …

Swan Cream Puffs

I love special desserts for special occasions, and this recipe certainly fits the bill.  It was love at first sight of these …

Blondies

In the space of two weeks, my son John got a new job (first permanent after college—yippee!), a new car, and a …

Dad’s Egg McMuffin

Guest Post by Roger Cooking breakfasts at home has been my duty for as long as I can remember.  When my girls …

Steak Chili

Guest Post by Roger I love chili.  I love hot chili.  I have had so many types of chili over the years, …

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken tortilla soup ranks right near the top of my favorite soups.  If a restaurant has it on the menu, I have …