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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chocolate Turtle Pops

Chocolate Turtle Apple Pops Makes 10 2 large Granny Smith Apples, washed and dried 10 Lollipop sticks 12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 20 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 1 Tablespoon water ½ cup pecans, chopped Line Read more

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Bread Pudding Serves 12-14 15 oz canned pumpkin puree 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 tablespoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground allspice Read more

Stuffed Pork Loin with Mustard Sauce

Stuffed Pork Loin with Mustard Sauce Serves 10-12 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature ¼ cup Dijon mustard, separated 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, plus 3 whole sprigs 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 2 ½ teaspoons salt 1 ½ teaspoons Read more

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles Makes 2 dozen Cookies: 1 ¾ cups flour 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt ½ Read more

Peach Maple Whiskey Jam

Peach Maple Whiskey Jam Makes 5 cups 4 cups chopped peaches (about 2 pounds) 2 cups sugar ¾ cup pure maple syrup ½ cup whiskey 2 tablespoons lemon juice One 1.76-ounce box fruit pectin In a large pot, stir together Read more

Zucchini Corn Chowder

  Serves 6-8 3 slices bacon, sliced into 1 inch pieces 1 cup coarsely chopped onion ½ cup chopped carrot 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 pound russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced (about 2 ½ cups) 5 cups water 1 Read more

Mexican Coleslaw

Mexican Coleslaw Serves 6-8 ¾ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream 2 Tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon honey 1 14.5 ounce can Read more

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches Makes 10 10 waffles 2 ½ cups ice cream, softened 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons coconut oil Various toppings, such as chopped nuts, toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, colored sprinkles, etc.   Line a Read more

DIY Mosquito Repellent Candle

        DIY Mosquito Repellent Candle 2 lime slices 2 lemon slices 2 rosemary sprigs Pint sized jar 10 drops Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil (found at any health food store or online) 1 floating votive candle Tap water Read more

Panzanella Salad

Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Bacon Cheeseburger Dip ½ lb bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped ¾ lb lean ground beef 1 garlic clove, minced 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 Read more