diner meatloaf stacker

There used to be this little cafe in Red Wing that served all sorts of different stackers. Stackers, traditionally, are hot, sometimes open-faced sandwiches served with mashed potatoes and some sort of gravy or sauce. You eat them with a fork and knife. Another stacker featured on my blog is a Thanksgiving Turkey Stacker. Here’s…

oreo cookies & cream dream shake

Sometimes it’s fun to enjoy a cocktail that’s masquerading as a decadent ice cream treat! We decided to create one for our New Year’s Eve celebration this year. You could omit the alcohol for the kiddos or for people who don’t imbibe. I think you’re going to love this creamy, dreamy shake! If you don’t…

grandma’s morning glory salad

Here’s a little salad that I like to make as an addition to breakfast and brunch menus. It’s so delicious and fruity. A little tangy, a little crunchy with a hint of lemon. It’s pretty sweet, so it could even double as dessert! Don’t be tempted to add marshmallows to this salad. It doesn’t need…

ben & jerry’s hot fudge

Yummy! Who doesn’t love an excellent ice cream sundae with a premium hot fudge poured over the top of it? You have to indulge from time to time, and when I do, I go all out! This is the authentic, original recipe for the famous Ben & Jerry’s Hot Fudge! Since this recipe does take…

cream cheese christmas tree appetizer

This is my go-to recipe when someone asks me to bring an appetizer to a Christmas party. It’s fast, easy, delicious, and calls for minimal ingredients! Everyone loves it. Last night I made one with hot pepper jelly, and another with seedless raspberry jam (for the kiddos who don’t like spicy stuff.) Once again, it…