Tag : Chocolate & Cocoa

Apple-Pecan Pork Tenderloin

This recipe was born when I needed to use up some apple cider. The dish was so good and is now a go-to for company. I like to crush...

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Cornbread Pizza Wheels

This hearty, colorful snack looks like you spent a lot of time, but it's simple to make.

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Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

Colorful tomatoes, green pepper and red onion contrast nicely with black-eyed peas.

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Ham ‘n’ Cheese Biscuit Stacks

These finger sandwiches are filling enough to satisfy hearty appetites. I've served the fun little stacks at every event, including...

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Christmas Hard Candy

When you make a batch of this beautiful jewel-toned candy, your whole house fills with the wonderful scent of mint or cinnamon. My...

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Cranberry Gumdrops

This unique treat combines two holiday favorites

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Dilly Zucchini Casserole

Whenever I take this timesaving side-dish casserole to a potluck, I seldom bring any home, and folks often ask for the recipe. If...

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Festive New York-Style Cheesecake

My mother-in-law received this recipe from an Italian friend many years ago. I added the chocolate-nut crust. It's our favorite holiday...

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Beefy Sweet Potato Chili

This recipe was created with friends when we lived in rainy Seattle. There's nothing better than a bowl of chili on a cold day. Sweet...

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Swedish Spritz

A touch of almond extract gives these spritz wonderful flavor. For Christmas, you could tint half of the dough with red food coloring...

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Veggie Noodle Ham Casserole

This saucy main dish is really quite versatile. Without the ham, it can be a vegetarian entree or a hearty side dish.

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Apricot Raisin Rugelach

Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling.

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