Barbara Bush Tribute
I’m wearing pearls today in honor of Barbara Bush. As the Bush family gathers to celebrate the wonderful life she lived, I wanted to reflect on the impact she had on me. Twice in the last few years I was Read more
Spare Rib Spaghetti
LaCombe’s Spare Rib Spaghetti Serves 6 to 8 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups chopped onion 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree 1 ¾ cups beef broth 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ cup loosely Read more
April 2018
April’s giveaway grand prize is a Fast Slow Pro™ pressure cooker/slow cooker from Breville, a signed copy of my new cookbook, DEBBIE MACOMBER’S TABLE, and a signed advance copy of COTTAGE BY THE SEA, which releases in July. 10 runners-up will receive a signed advance Read more
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Bacon-Wrapped Dates Makes 16 16 slices bacon 16 pitted dates Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay out a piece of bacon. Place a date at one end and Read more
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade Makes approximately 2 quarts 2 cups room-temperature water 1 ½ cups sugar ¼ cup dried culinary-grade lavender buds 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 to 5 cups cold water In a medium saucepan, combine the room-temperature Read more
Easter Tablescape
4 Easy Steps to Create an Easter Tablescape Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. Set the tone for a beautiful gathering with an elegant, easy-to-make centerpiece accented by the perfect place settings. Step 1: Read more
Bacon Mac and Cheese
Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Serves 8 5 slices white sandwich bread, with or without crusts, as you and your family prefer 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed 1 pound elbow macaroni 1 pound bacon, roughly chopped 6 tablespoons flour 1½ teaspoons Read more
March 2018
March’s giveaway grand prize is a $200 Williams Sonoma Gift Card and a signed copy of my new cookbook, DEBBIE MACOMBER’S TABLE. 10 runners up will receive a signed copy of DEBBIE MACOMBER’S TABLE. Congratulations to Our March Winners! Grand Prize Winner Barbara D.—Cross Read more
International Women’s Day
The month of March is Women’s History Month and today also happens to be International Women’s Day. On the staircase leading to my office, the wall is decorated with several author signatures, ones I’ve collected through the years. I call Read more
Debbie’s Light Clam Chowder
Debbie’s Light Clam Chowder Serves 8-10 4 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch slices 1 cup chopped onion ¾ cup chopped celery 4 cups chicken broth 3 cups (1/2 inch) cubed russet potatoes ¼ cup Wondra flour 1 ½ cups evaporated Read more
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Makes approximately 30 3-inch pancakes 1½ cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoon sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 3/4 cups ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice Read more
February 2018
In February, we are giving away an amazing date night! Our grand prize winner will receive a $100 Darden gift card and a $50 Fandango gift card. The winner will also receive a signed advance copy of DEBBIE MACOMBER’S TABLE. 10 runners up will Read more
Sharing the Love on Valentine’s Day
Everyone thinks that just because I write romances that I have the most romantic husband in the world. Well, that is just not true. He tries, he sincerely tries though. There was one Valentine’s Day that he was building a Read more
Cozy Winter Drinks
Nutella Hot Chocolate Serves 4 4 cups whole milk 2 Tablespoons Nutella 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 Tablespoons sugar Marshmallows and mini chocolate chips, for topping In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat all ingredients until hot and Read more
Winter Vegetable and Sausage Soup
Winter Vegetable and Sausage Soup Serves 6-8 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ pound smoked beef sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch slices 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 Read more
January 2018
January’s giveaway grand prize is a $200 Gift Card to Erin Condren. It’s not too late to get organized in 2018! The winner will also receive a signed advance copy of DEBBIE MACOMBER’S TABLE. 10 runners up will receive a signed paperback Read more
Champagne Shrimp Bisque
Champagne Shrimp Bisque Serves 6-8 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup minced shallots ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups clam juice 2 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups Half & Half ¼ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Read more
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Makes about 30 sandwich cookies TIP: Lining the baking sheet with parchment makes for even browning and guards against burning. INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at Read more
December 2017
December’s giveaway grand prize is an Amazon Echo. The winner will also receive signed hardcovers of my 2017 releases: IF NOT FOR YOU, ANY DREAM WILL DO and MERRY AND BRIGHT. 5 runners up will receive a signed bundles of paperbacks: IF NOT FOR YOU, ANY DREAM Read more
Pull Apart Cheesy Bread Christmas Tree
Pull-Apart Cheesy Bread Christmas Tree Serves 8-10 13.6-ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough 7 mozzarella sticks 1 egg 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried rosemary 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese Marinara Read more
Giving Tuesday
For years I’ve used the World Vision Christmas catalog and allow our grandchildren to choose a Christmas gift for a child in need. When our granddaughter Maddy was around eight she carefully scanned the catalog, and decided she wanted to Read more
Leftover Turkey Harvest Salad
Leftover Turkey Harvest Salad Serves 4-6 2 pounds butternut squash 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 8 cups mixed spring greens 2 cups cooked, shredded turkey 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (about 1 Read more
Thanksgiving Day
What are you most thankful for this year? As with every year I have felt God’s blessings upon my life in numerous ways but none more so than with the medical issues Wayne, my husband, went through these last several Read more
Pumpkin Apple Bacon Soup
Pumpkin Apple Bacon Soup Makes 6 cups 5 slices bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 1 ½ cups chopped, peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 large) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground Read more