I made these Thin Mint truffles years ago when I wanted to make something fun to bring into work for St. Patrick’s Day, and I had a box of Girl Scout cookies at home. It’s a twist on Oreo truffles, which I had made before, and then I made a few tweaks to make them … Continue reading Thin Mint Truffles Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the Girl Scouts’ Birthday!
The cheesesteak, the soft pretzel…and the Irish potato? Yes, Irish potato candies are a Philadelphia tradition going back over 100 years! While there are no actual potatoes in the Philadelphia version of this confection, they get their name because they are made to look like miniature potatoes. Typically the candies have a coconut butter cream … Continue reading Irish Potatoes: A Sweet Treat for St. Patrick’s Day
My husband makes us Guinness Stew almost every St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a great comfort dish for sharing with friends and family for the holiday, and it also makes great leftovers for several days. Even if you’re not a fan of drinking the popular Irish stout, Guinness adds a wonderful layer of flavor to an … Continue reading Guinness Stew for St. Patrick’s Day
Do you have a birthday treat that you look forward to every year, or do you like to switch it up depending on your mood? Growing up, chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting was usually my birthday cake of choice. My mom would make it, and she still makes me a birthday cake every year. … Continue reading My Birthday Tradition: Hershey Chocolate Swirl Cake
I have baked SO many different cupcakes, cookies muffins, and other treats for friends, family and coworkers over the years. Pre-kids (and when I had an office full of coworkers to share with!), I tried a new recipe at least once a month. But these truffles are probably what I’m most “known” for because they’re … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
I know it’s completely overdone this time of year, but I truly do love pumpkin-flavored seasonal foods! (Well, except for coffee.) Here are 5 pumpkin recipes I’ve made and loved. They’re great for fall birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just on a Wednesday! Try one (or more) of these pumpkin desserts for a sweet seasonal treat. … Continue reading 5 Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
As cooler temperatures move in, soup is my FAVORITE thing to have this time of year. When we had a rainy day last week, I went through my files to find a recipe that I knew we loved and didn’t require a lot of ingredients. As luck would have it, we had every ingredient for … Continue reading Lentil Sausage Soup Recipe
Fall is officially here! And now that the season has started, it’s acceptable to want ALL the pumpkin things! If you want to start celebrating autumnal flavors first thing in the morning, I’ve got you covered. Here are 6 pumpkin breakfast recipes. These were pulled from my files from my food/recipe column days, but I’ve … Continue reading 6 (Healthier) Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes
Back in May, I share a fruit salsa recipe that I made with lots of chopped strawberries and other fruits. It’s a great party-friendly snack or dessert that’s easy to tweak based on preferences. I said then that I’ve made a few different versions of this recipe and with the seasons now changing from summer … Continue reading Fall Fruit Salsa Recipe
Pumpkin soup is a favorite fall food for me. Before I give this Southwest Pumpkin Soup Recipe, I just need to tell you that if you live in/near Bensalem, PA, my favorite takeout pumpkin soup is from Soup King/Bagelocity on Bensalem Boulevard. I follow them on Facebook and start checking every day around October 1. … Continue reading Southwest Pumpkin Soup Recipe
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