In our family we call premade biscuits “thump biscuits.” Because the package “thumps” when you open it. I personally believe that thump biscuits are a gift from heaven from all those pioneering women who made bread for their 10+ children every day. We are so whimpy and they aim to assist us from afar. Thank [...]

Buy a loaf of your favorite French Bread. Buy a bottle of Johnny’s Garlic Spread at Costco. (Note once opened it must be stored in the fridge.) Cut loaf in half long ways. Lay out on a cookie sheet, cut side up. Spread butter over both halves. Sprinkle lightly with garlic spread. Place pan of [...]

 I absolutely love asparagus and when it was on sale last week I bought 3 bunches.  Ryan (my husband) refuses to eat it and so it is left to my 2 year old and I to consume all of it.  I usually just steam or grill it and drizzle with a little olive oil and [...]

How do you cut down on fat in your meats without cutting out the mouthwatering flavor and it’s tender, juicy bite? Marinades! There are scores of tasty, tenderizing marinades you can make at home to suit any cut of meat and meal plan. Any flavor combination works.  Use a wine or vinegar and oil with [...]

Dream Dinners has a booth at the Chocolate Show at the South Town Expo Center this weekend and I have been asked to do one of the 30 minute cooking segments.  Everyone else there will be making delicious deserts so I decided to do something a little different.  I will be teaching a class on [...]

I absolutely LOVE Halloween!  I love dressing up, I love decorating, I love parties, I love candy, I love scary movies.  My husband and I have been throwing a Halloween Bash every year since we got married.  Saturday was our fourth party and I would venture to say the best yet (so all of you [...]

I love the FALL.  It helps that I was born in September and live in a place that has amazing fall colors and weather.  However, I think I really love Fall because of the food.  Soups, Stews, and fresh baked homemade bread are some of the best smells and tastes on a crisp fall evening.  [...]

1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 cups pumpkin puree 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 4 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 cups [...]

Crust 4 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup butter 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp cloves Filling 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups pumpkin 1 Tbsp [...]

4 cups Pumpkin Puree 1 1/4 cup pure mapke syrup 1/2 cup apple juice 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt Chopped hazelnuts (optional)    1. In a saucepan combine all ingredients except nuts.  Bring to boil, reduce heat.  Cook, uncovered on medium-low heat for [...]