This Blueberry Almond Crumb Cake made with canned blueberry pie filling is so easy to make it's perfect for last-minute entertaining. When my grandmother was alive, we always had to make sure we had some kind of blueberry dessert on the table. She just LOVED anything with blueberries. I'm not quite sure where the recipe originally came from, but my Mom has been making it for as long as I can remember; however, she doesn't add almonds into her crust. I love making this ... Read More about Blueberry Almond Crumb Cake
Copycat Panera Broccoli & Cheese Soup
Enjoy one of your favorite restaurant menu items at home with my version of Panera's Broccoli & Cheese Soup. I have my own version of Broccoli & Cheese Soup in my cookbook, but so many people asked me about Panera Bread's version that I had to seek out their recipe and try it myself. I found this version of Panera's Broccoli & Cheese Soup made with half and half and it was very similar to my own recipe. How do you make broccoli and cheese soup? Start by melting 2 ... Read More about Copycat Panera Broccoli & Cheese Soup
Pomegranate Cabernet Braised Short Ribs
English cut beef short ribs slowly simmered in pomegranate juice, Cabernet wine and fresh rosemary is a tasty, comforting meal. These Pomegranate Cabernet Braised Short Ribs were To. Die. For. This recipe with pomegranate juice, rich, full bodied Cabernet wine, pomegranate and mushrooms was perfect for our Sunday supper, but would also make a nice holiday treat. The meat is so tender it literally falls off of the bone and the flavors were heavenly. Beef short ribs become extremely ... Read More about Pomegranate Cabernet Braised Short Ribs
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup is a classic soup made with sweet Vidalia onions, beef and chicken broth, cognac and fresh thyme; then topped with melted Swiss cheese. French Onion Soup is the perfect treat for a cold, rainy day. This soup was one of my early childhood favorites and it seemed fitting that this be the first soup I ever made when I started cooking on my own. Where did onion soup originate from? Onion based soup has been popular since Roman times. Onions were in ... Read More about French Onion Soup
Baked Brie with Dried Cherries
The combination of the cherries, pecans, and fresh rosemary give this baked Brie a sweet, woodsy flavor that has been a favorite appetizer in my family for years. We love baked Brie cheese served warm as an appetizer and this one with dried cherries, fresh rosemary and honey is our favorite. Now before you read this recipe, I have a disclaimer. I try to scrape off as much as the white rind as I can before adding my topping and baking. There is no real reason to do this, but I ... Read More about Baked Brie with Dried Cherries
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Pumpkin Maple Cheese ball made with cream cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and fresh thyme, topped with chopped pecans. Believe it or not, we didn't eat many cheese balls at our family gatherings growing up. Mainly we would have an antipasto or cold shrimp with cocktail sauce or sausage bread. It wasn't until I was older that I was introduced to the cheese ball while attending parties at some of my friends' family gatherings. Still, I never even made one until recent years. They are ... Read More about Pumpkin Cheese Ball