One thing you’ll notice about the cake is that it is extremely pale and this is because there are few flavorings and no egg yolks in the batter. Instead beaten egg whites give this batter its body – and in turn a lack of color. This goes well with the egg white frosting we’re putting…

On the side, think simple: steamed green beans, glazed carrots, or a crisp lettuce salad. Warm dinner rolls or a slice of soft white bread are perfect for mopping up the extra sauce, just the way we’ve done at my table for years. Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 can (14 ounces) jellied…

It has been reported that she thought her gown looked rather like a lampshade! And, to go with that lacey dress was a tiered cake embellished with a scroll and paisley design. You may have seen the photos but if you ever wondered what this cake tasted like you’re in luck as it’s what we’re…

Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole is so delicious, made with amazingly easy ingredients. You’ll love how delicious it tastes! Easily prepare a savory dish to devour with loved ones with this Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole. It consists of several ingredients that complement one another, such as ground beef with tater tots and sour cream. When…

There are times when the sweet tooth cravings hit and you just aren’t in the mood for a full on baking endeavor. And that very occasion is when no-bake recipes are the perfect choice. For example, these easy Dandy-Do Cookies. Peanuts are mixed into a super simple caramel sauce and scooped on top of a…

Chicken salad is a classic side dish that you can find at just about any picnic, backyard barbecue, or game day get-together, but you don’t generally find too many variations on the classic version. Now, we love chicken salad just as much as the next person, but we decided it needed to have some new…

When it comes to delicious dishes, there is one that I could make time and again and not get any complaints. It is the Chicken legs with Cream of Mushroom Sauce. The chicken is super moist and tender, and almost melts in your mouth. The sliced mushrooms have a creamy sort of texture with a lite…

Every family seems to have that one dessert everyone quietly hopes will appear at the table. For us, it’s this Homemade Lemon Bisque. It’s cool, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet, with a bright lemon flavor that somehow feels refreshing no matter the season. Whenever I bring it to a gathering, someone always asks…

In my book, a great steakhouse has to nail every dish throughout the meal, and that includes the side salad. I want a refreshing crunch and memorable flavor! A restaurant that really gets this right is the North Woods Inn. Their salad is all about the homemade dressing and sure to have diners asking, “What’s…

Here’s the thing – Candied Walnuts make everything better.  Well, maybe not everything – you probably don’t want to top a bowl of Clam Chowder with them, but a Butternut Squash Soup? Sure, that would work. They add extra pizzaz to everything from salads to afternoon snacks with their candied crunch and you know what? You can…