• Fabulous Focaccia

    Super easy and flexible, focaccia is the perfect appetizer packed with flavor. I'll be serving it with friends before the Lions kick-off on Thanksgiving afternoon and before the big meal is served. Focaccia 3 large sweet onions, cut in thin strips 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for topping 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup butter 2 1/2 warm ...

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Pumpkin Cheesecake has become a tradition for our family. Our palates expect more and the combination of a toasted pecan crust, creamy pumpkin with cheesecake in the center and topped with caramelized pecans will guarantee you are in for a treat! This recipe makes enough to serve 10-12 people. Use a 10-inch springform pan or two ...

  • Pumpkin Cookies

    It's that time of year and I am thinking about pumpkins. There has been a bumper crop around here this year. They are beautiful in a variety of colors and shapes. The best part is that you can use them to decorate your home or table and then slice them up and ...

  • Apricot Almond Coffee Cake

    Something comforting coming out of the oven with that yeasty almond smell. Moist, tender and layered with multiple flavors of almond, apricot, and honey-laced cake this recipe is a winner around here. Coffee cakes can be complicated with a rising time, preparation of different layers and baking. However, with a food processor ...

  • Gazpacho

    This has been a bountiful summer in the garden. The tomato plants have been abundant and generous. We are grateful and so are the deer. I recently picked a large yellow heirloom tomato and turned it around to find a nice big bite out of it, still hanging on the vine. ...

  • Tomato Time

    The tomatoes are ripe and it is time for Caprese Salad. This is a 5 Minute Prep Salad.  Seriously! We are having the Froehlich family reunion this weekend and picking fresh tomatoes and basil is part of the fun. We are celebrating summer in full swing here and nothing is more special to me than ...