Twenty years ago, Dennis and I would go to Mrs. Olson’s on Hollywood Beach, and have these potatoes. This little place always had a swarm of people with coffee cups in hand waiting for a table. We loved taking a walk on Saturday or Sunday morning...

Bread pudding

6 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
15 slices bread (croissants, texas toast, raisin bread). Many recipes recommend removing crust, but I like the...

1 pound of bacons fried crisp and crumbled or cut into 1/4 inch pieces.

4 cans regular green beans or steam fresh green beansÂuntil tender.Â

2 cups mushrooms sauted in butter

3/4 cup parmesan grated cheese

1/4 cup cheddar grated cheese

1 large can...

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Puff Pastry 6 sheets (3 frozen packs)
Egg wash

Whole Turkey
Salt & Pepper
Rosemary

Whole Garlic

2 lemons cut into wedges

Oven proof tray just large enough to hold the bird. I prefer an oval stainless serving platter.

Wash turkey.
Season with...

[gallery] Daughter Denny Lauren and I made several jams for James and Christine’s wedding reception for gifts. Kiwi Mandarin is definitely good and it looks so pretty also. I love the seeds swimming in the jam. But, some people I know, buy jams...

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WOW! What a versatile dish! It can...

We don’t have to talk about comfort do we? You know this is the main reason you eat mac and cheese. When you need a little warmness in your tummy. This is adult comfort food with the Blue Cheese. If you are making for a crowd, you can do half...

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I love this salad. I remember going to Kansas City and Dennis ordered this salad. Inspired, I went home and imitated it!
Easy to make, family...

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