Classic Minestrone #2

This recipe comes from the October 21, 2011 issue of “All You” magazine.  I haven’t had any yet because tonight is our Christmas Bunco dinner so I’m eating there but it smelled delicious while cooking. 2 carrots. diced 2 ribs celery, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced (or pressed) 4 cups low … Continue reading

Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

DON’T THROW AWAY THE LEFTOVER CHOCOLATE!  After you’ve dipped anything (truffles, cake pops, candies, etc), there is usually some chocolate left over after you’ve dipped everything, don’t throw it away!  When I know I’m going to dip anything, I always buy a bag of pretzels for the leftover chocolate.  Who doesn’t love chocolate dipped pretzels?  … Continue reading

Easy Oreo Truffles

Oh, Christmas!  I get to bake and bake and bake and then bake some more!  It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! 🙂  These couldn’t be any easier to make and look how cute they are!  The original recipe has them dipped in baking chocolate but I had a bag of red … Continue reading

Funeral Potatoes

These are a popular dish here in Utah.  I grew up in California and had never heard of them or eaten them until I moved here.  I’m sure you can guess the origin of these potatoes based on their name.  They were supposed to be for our neighborhood Christmas party last night but right before … Continue reading