How-To's
Do you want to learn how to mold chocolates, decorate fun cupcakes, make the perfect flakey pie crust or process dill pickles? We have lots of ideas, recipes, hints and great fun articles for cake decorating, candy making, home canning and baking. Discover new ways to have fun in your kitchen!
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Bake Away the Winter Blues
During the long dreaded months of winter when spring seems too far away and the house seems particularly gloomy with ... -
More Helpful Hints
Working with Fondant To color white fondant, use a paste color and knead the fondant until desired sha... -
Jazzing Up Everyday Cakes
Easily turn a basic mix into a delicious masterpiece! -
Quick, Neat Way to Grease Cake Pans
Mix 1/2 cup of flour with 1 cup of shortening. Store in a covered plastic container in the refrigerator along with a pl... -
Secrets to Delicious Pie Crusts
Flaky pie crust needs a proper balance of flour, shortening and liquid so the first important step is to me... -
Softening Hardened Brown Sugar
A quick microwave warm-up takes care of hardened brown sugar. Add several drops of water to a box of brown sugar, th... -
Solutions for the Frustrated Baker
Here's the scenario. You've been busy this week, but you promised to make "goodies" for your school's fall bake ... -
Muffin-Cupcake Ideas
Great cupcake inspirations. -
Silicone Bakeware Facts
You've seen them in the housewares section of department stores or in specialty kitchen shops. What are those colorf... -
Tender Muffins and Quick Breads
For the most tender texture in muffins and quick breads leavened with baking soda - do not over mix the batter. Stir ... -
Troubleshooting Cake Problems
Find the answer to what caused your "not so perfect" cake. -
Spring Cakes, Cookies, Candy
Winter is a time of slumber. Some parts of our world sleep and shut down for the cold winter months, preserving their en... -
"UP" Standing Easter Cakes
Did you make that cake? Wow – that's really something! It may look difficult, but creating th... -
Chocolate, The Gift of Romance
A short interview with a Chocoholic Reporter: Tell me, why do you eat chocolate? Chocoho... -
The Way to the Heart
The old saying goes...."The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." With a new millennium we must update ... -
Many Moods of Valentine's Day
Do you remember when... You were in 3rd grade and sat down at the kitchen table, opened up your box of S... -
Inspect Our Gadgets
We all have them. Sometimes we may need to dig around in our utensil drawer or perhaps in the back of the cupboard, b... -
Ideas for the Irish in Everyone
With the st... -
Holiday Cookie Party
We love baking and making all those holiday cookies, cakes, breads, and special desserts for this time of year! Our f... -
Tips for a Tasty and Healthy Thanksgiving
by:Pat Lund Thanksgiving feasting is a time to look forward to traditional recipes and holiday eating habit... -
Elegantly Embossed Easter Cookies
Simple oval cookies can turn into elegantly embossed Easter egg cookies with little effort. We have what you need! -
Autumn Aromas
The trees are glorious with color, the air has a crisp feel, and you hear the leaves go crunch under your feet. If the w... -
Valentine's Day Treats for Your Sweetie
By Joanne Callahan If you are still in a holi... -
New Lessons this Fall
Open your books and turn to page 5. Yes, you can hear that phrase everywhere. Students are starting out... -
Smart Substitutions
It's too late to run to the store. What do you do? -
A New Idea in Fundraising
How about an Apple Pie Bake? That's right, tempt them with the all time American favorite - Apple Pi... -
Simply Delicious Nameplaces
By Kelly Stott I have always though... -
Happy Easter, Happy Spring
By Joanne Callahan Easter is a time of renewal. Not only do we look forward to leaving the winter doldrums b... -
Assembly of Layer Cakes
Always level cake layers before assembling tiers. If you don't, your layers may crack or slide after assembly. Plac... -
Cakes for Your Valentine
Nothing says "Happy Valentine's Day" like a homemade goodie... -
Confirmation & Communion Cake Ideas
by Melinda Helton-Cromer If you were to take a quick look outof the nearest window, you will undoubtedly noti... -
Decorating Tubes
The size and shape of the opening on a decorating tube determines the type of decorations the tip will produce. Be... -
Dynamite Ideas for Your Party
By Melinda Helton-Cromer Showers, weddings, Mother's Day, graduation parties, and Father's day...Wow! This ce... -
General Hints
Use Gum Arabic to make glazes... mixing it with varying amounts of water. It can used as a glaze for marzipan... -
Gum Arabic
When gum arabic is mixed with varying amounts of water, it can be used as a glaze for marzipan, or an edible glue for... -
Piping Icing "Pearls"
To pipe icing "pearls" on your cake, fit a round-holed icing tube (a #3-5 works fine) onto a pastry bag. Then, simply c... -
Gift Basket Ideas
Tired of giving the same basket of flowers or fruit? -
Spectacular, Yet Simple
"Wow! That is so cute! You are really creative!" That is what your family and friends will say to you whe... -
The Red, White and Blue of Memorial Day, Part 1
by Jane Remley Soon it will be here. We"ve ... -
The Red, White and Blue of Memorial Day, Part 2
Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe - This cake will be tunneled and filled with a cream and strawberry mixture. -
Children's Weatherproof Party
By: Patricia Daughrity Treasure your child's party with a hunt for a pot of gold! First, decide in what fo... -
Candy Color
Here are suggested colors to use with the different flavored candies that you may make: White: Vanill... -
Real Chocolate vs. Chocolate Coatings
Although Merckens chocolate and coatings (called confectionery or summer coating) may look similar, they are differen... -
Melting Caramel in the Microwave
Place caramel in a microwave-safe dish. Cook... -
Molding Confectionery Candies
Easy tips for molding delicious confectionery candies! -
Rubber Molds
Make highly-detailed delicious candy and cake decorations. Molded in heavyweight commercial quality gray rubber, they ... -
Sanding Hard Candies
In the old days, candymakers "sanded" their hard candy to prevent it from sticking together. "Sanding" means dusting... -
The Great Candymaking Marathon
By Barb Hagen This year a lot of people are going to receive candy for Christmas - friends, the postman, ... -
Pumpkin Chocolate Boxes
The Best Gifts come in Chocolate Packaging! Pour box molds are delicious containers for candy or small tr... -
Foodcrafting for Funds
by Marianne Kunneman The competition for charitable money is fierce and the need for profitable ideas strong.... -
Make Candy - Make Money
By: Valorie Craig It's Autumn, the time of year that is filled with warm colors and warm memories of holiday gat... -
Working with Marzipan
Because marzipan is both delicious to eat on its own and simple to make, it is often used both as the icing for cakes an... -
Chocolate Rules
Yes, the flavor of chocolate is king! Resistance is futile! There is no escape, especially on Valentine's Day - so... -
Creating Chocolate Candies
Can mere chocolate-lovers become... creators of the delectable chocolates? -
Chocolate Dipping
Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate – you can't go wrong with the big 3! Whether having a dipping party or just experimenting in your kitchen, make your treats come alive with the added taste of chocolate! It makes everything taste a little bit better. -
On the Fast Track
by: Barb Hagen Choosing a theme, decorating the cake, creating party favors, and making table decorations... ... -
Kids in the Kitchen - Making Candy
by Melinda ... -
Creating 3D Chocolate Bunnies
Rabbits, chicks, lambs, eggs, baskets, flowers, fancy dresses, little girls' bonnets, egg hunts, sunrise services, speci... -
Easter Egg Hunt
The children are all lined up clutching their baskets, some are made of wicker and some are plastic bags. But the f... -
Be A Jammer
by Marianne Kunneman Fear of flying is quite understandable, but fear of making jam is purely incomprehensibl... -
Canning
Canning is by far the most common method of preserving foods for long-term storage. Preservation occurs by heat, whic... -
Canning - Can You Do It?
To can or not to can. That is always the question. When your garden flourishes with abundant produce, what s... -
Canning - Satisfaction Guaranteed
Act 2 - Scene 5 Gleaming, colorful, luscious looking jars of fruit and vegetables line the shelv... -
Fresh Jam in the Morning
My favorite is blackberry jam, but I also like to bite into a warm piece of toast with strawberry preserves. My tongu... -
Garden Fresh Goodies
What would summer be without all of the garden "goodies" and treats - tomatoes, green and red peppers, fresh lettuce, cu... -
Home Canning Made Easy
by Joanne C... -
Pickle Hints
Basic information:Testing Your Canner
There are two basic canning methods - water bath canning and pressure canning. Before starting the canning season, ...Waterbath vs. Pressure Canning
The USDA has identified two methods for canning proven safe for ridding food product of enzymes, molds, yeasts and...Pickle It!
Tips for preserving and pickling your bountiful cucumber crop!Elusive Canning Supplies
Are you tired of combing the nearby shopping malls and department stores looking for those elusive canning supp...Clever Containers
Will you be sharing your jam with others, or giving holiday gifts? Here are some ways to make your homemade preserves even more tempting....Smaller Batches
Want to add just a touch of differen...It's the Time of the Season for…Green Beans
Handiest Canning Tools
Both beginner and "well seasoned" canners may want to consider a few handy too...Canning Fruits and Juices
It's time to can peaches, cherries, apples and more for luscious winter eating or pie baking. Th...Canning - Spend Less Time this Time
It takes how long?Canning Made Easy
It takes how long!? For the beginner canner, the issue of time becomes the major stumbling block. Who w...Jammin' with Strawberries
Make delicious homemade strawberry jam any time of year.Creating Spritz Cookies
Spritz are traditional Christmas cookies in Scandinavian countriesCookie Nativity
Tell the Christmas story to your children while baking and decorating this nativity scene.
Add Dimension to Your Spring Cookies
Now that spring has sprung, it is time to prepare for all of those spring occasions that sneak up on us. Whether you're ...Back to School Baking
by Billilyn Friese Summer's end is fast approaching. Swim lessons are over, the trip to Disneyland is just a...Fabulous Football Desserts
by Melinda Helton-Cromer Well, believe it ...Springerle Hints
Traditionally it is a white anise-flavored cookie that has an embossed design. It is made by pressing a wooden mold onto rolled dough and allowing the impression to dry before cooking.Linzer Cutter Instructions
To make bottom cookie: simply take cookie cutter apart by squeezing the fluted edge and releasing. This will g...No Fail Bake Sale
by Jacky Martin Spring is just arou...Bouquets for Mom - The Edible Kind
Flowers are a wonderful gift for Mom on Mother's Day. But edible flowers are a superb gift. They are unique, sweet, t...Parties with a Purpose
By Jane Remley As each new year pro...Cornucopia of Cookies
Arrange delicious cookies in the shapes of nature in your favorite basket or cornucopia for a beautiful AND edible Fall table decoration!Cookie Baking Made Easy
By Joanne Callahan Nothing symbolizes the holidays better than a cookie! These edible wonders can be disguis...Christmas Cupcakes
If you prefer decorating cakes to creating cookies – cupcakes are a great way to celebrate the season. They are ju...Holiday Cookie Magic
Make it simple to create wonderful holiday cookies this year. With some new tools, based on old ideas, you can serve doz...Freezing Pie Dough
Form your favorite pie dough recipe into a ball. Roll out pastry on a pastry cloth to size needed and place on parchm...Conditioning Raisins and Craisins
Cover raisins in 80° F water Allow to steep 15 minutes Drain Water Allow r...It's All in the Timing
"My wife has to be the worst cook. In my house, we pray after we eat." - Rodney Dangerfield All the ...New Year's Menu Resolution
Well, the holidays are finally over. Whew! After being busy, busy, busy for so long our bodies tell us it is time to ...Spring Has Come to the Kitchen
So which voice do you hear? Wow, it is spring! Yeah, that means "spring cleaning." Can't y...We're in a Pickle
It's a jungle out there! Yes, every time you enter the garden - vines, vines and more vines entangle your feet. Tryin...What's in the Lunchbox?
The fall morning routine should be in full swing by now. Get the kids up, pack their lunch and send them off to schoo...Cook Healthy, Eat Healthy
Are you spending too much time cleaning up in the kitchen? Time in the kitchen should be relaxing while you create d...Painted Cupcakes
Create a bite of joy with cupcakes. With cupcakes you are allowed to get me...Grow an Herb Garden
Nothing tastes better than using fresh herbs! Grow your own herbs on your deck or in your backyard – even a window flower box can grow some basic herbs for salads, cooking or grilling! We'll tell you how!Cleaning Garden Greens
I love to eat lettuce - especially Romaine and leaf lettuce, but I have a problem. I hate cleaning it! There is so ...Spring Salads
After a long winter, a fresh garden salad is going to taste great. If you plant lettuce, radi...Prep for Preserving
While planting your garden this year, think of what you will do with the left over produce. Will you preserve it? Make sure to check over your canning equipment prior to harvest so you aren't scrambling when the time is right!Eat Garden Fresh
Fresh fruit and vegetables are best when purchased in season, meaning they've come from relatively close to home. They often cost less, are tastier and have been allowed to grow to their full nutritious potential. For great tasting meals, take advantage of each vegetable in its season.Tools to Make Your Thanksgiving Easier
By Joanne Callahan Are you hosting the annual Thanksgiving dinner this year? Does the thought of prepar...Fall Decorating
Before the house is taken over with Halloween and holiday decorations, decorate your home with a taste of fall. In the spring, we celebrate by bringing in the first dandelions. In summer, we bring in roses from the garden. Why not bring in the fall too?Helpful Ingredients for the Holidays
It always happens, an unexpected glitch in even the most organized holiday plans. Such glitches as - the gravy d...Are Bake Sales Going to the Dogs?
By: Donna Long When you hear the term 'bake sale' you probably think of cookies, brownies or maybe even a cak...Garden Gifts
By Joanne Callahan Now that summer is here and the warm weather has inspired our plants and trees to "go fort...Creative Fall Baking
The summer heat is over - it's time to fire up the oven again so that everyone can enjoy the delicious aromas of c...Angel Ornaments
The gift solution described below could be used as an ornament for your tree, a wall decorations or...Make a List and Check It a Dozen Times
by: Billilyn Friese School's back in session and Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas loom ahead. ...Gifts from Your Kitchen
Slow down, relax, get out of the rush of people, money and stores and...Gifts That Fit
There it is – that special look – the one you have been aiming for this year. You have just watched as yo...Apples…Not Just for Teachers
By Joanne Callahan With apple season just 'round the corner, what better time to start thinking about new and...Creating Easter - It's Fun!
Rabbits, chicks, lambs, eggs, baskets, flowers, fancy dresses, little girls' bonnets, egg hunts, sunrise services, sp...Details to Deck Your Table with Love
By Jacky Martin Valentine's Day is just around the corner. What a wonderful time to plan a festive meal, whet...Football Game Menu
by Jacky Martin Hmmm, can we smell the clean, crisp signs of autumn approaching? Sure enough, those long lazy...Howdy Neighbor
Television has always incorporated neighbors in their situation comedies, sometimes shown as friendly, sometimes show...July Fourth Celebration
By Jacky Martin For this July 4th, why not take a trip to the past and bring back the progressive dinner? F...Luck in the Kitchen this St. Patty's Day
By Elaine Reaves McAllister It's time to celebrate that special occasion that the Irish long for, (and the day...Take Time for Mom
So what to get Mom? Time for that puzzler again this year. Mother's Day is fast approaching and you really want to ge...No Time Outs
Are you ready for the fast action plays? You know the ones.... the commercial starts, you jump up from the chair, run ...Tips for Tailgating
By Donna Long Rah! Rah! Rah! Sis boom bah! Go team! Go! The school sports season is at hand and it's time for pa...Breakfast for Mom
Remember waking Mom up early in the morning on Mother's Day? There you were, all smiles, holding this plate of ...Planning a Brunch
Although preparing a brunch may seem overwhelming - it doesn't have to be. You can keep it as simple as you...Football Game Plan
Here are some tips for hosting a super football party!New Entertaining Ideas
Are you having dinner guests? Don't serve the same old routine as always. This year get creative! ...My Dad Can Outcook Your Dad
Great tools and equipment for your favorite grillmaster!Easy Table Decorations
If you can capture a guest's eye with your table - the rest of the meal will be easy. Setting the mood is exactly wh...What's on your Holiday Table?
Holiday planning has begun. Party times have been noted on calendars. Decorations are hung in storefr...Presenting Packaging
So you have made all your preserves, cookies, candies, pies, casseroles, breads, and roasted nuts to give as gifts this ...Entertaining Basics
If you follow a meal-plan checklist – and you can't go wrong entertaining this holiday season!!!...Back to School Party
We have the perfect ideas to get your kids ready to head back to school for the year!Healthy Snacking on the Road
by Joanne C...Gingerbread House Ideas
Here's an e...Making Halloween Less Scary
It's scary out there. Halloween at every age can be scary. Think about it. Preschool children ar...Successful Big Feasts
There it is on the calendar - it's been staring at you for a couple of months. A big red circle surrounds that specia...Getting the Kids Cooking for Christmas
Holiday baking time! The kids want to help? Great time to create some memories!Giving and Receiving
The season of giving has started. Since childhood we have been taught that it is "better to give than to receive." Ma...Rainbow Gelatin Salad
Serve this salad for your Easter brunch or dinner. It is so colorful that it almost screams "spring" and the kids will love it. Be sure you follow the order and allow time to let each layer set before moving onto the next.Sausage Brunch
Ellen Manning-Puffer 8 oz. Herb Croutons or Seasoned Stuffing 2 cups...Russian Easter Bread
KulichHot Cross Buns
Hot Cross BunsEaster Egg Bread
Traditional in both Italian and Greek households, Easter Egg Bread is made to resemble a wreath, adorned with fest...Corn Chowder
Corn Chowder - Serves 3-4 Fry 6-8 pieces of bacon in large skillet, remove and crumble* U...Rosettes
RosettesKringla
KringlaSandbakelser
SandbakelserDate Pinwheel Cookies
Date Pinwheel CookiesSugar Cookies
Sugar Cookies
Chunky Chocolate Toffee Cookies
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Chocolate Mint Cookies
Refreshing as a mint after dinner. You might want to have 2 of these cookies for dessert! from Sa...
Striped Icebox Cookies
Remember those wonderful cookies Grandma made? If you want a delicious and fancy cookie - these cherry jam-ribbo...
Peanut Cookies
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Peanut Blossoms
Popular cookie and loved by everyone who likes chocolate and peanut butter together. The original recipe by Freda Smith of Ohio was inducted into the Pillsbury Bake Off Hall of Fame. This variation is our 2nd place winner for 2011.
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Now we're talking chocolate! Easy to make and very easy to eat!
Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious and healthy with the addition of chocolate to bananas, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and nuts! You'll enjoy these right out of the oven and for days to come!Perfect Eggs
Perfect Hard Cooked Eggs for Easter Place eggs in a single layer in saucepan. Add enough c...Chocolate Easter Eggs
By Joanne Callahan Ingredients: 1 cup soft butter 2 tsp salt 4 tsp vanilla...Easter Egg Nests
Easy & Fun to Make! Coco Dark Conf...Apple Cheese Spread
By Joanne Callahan Sauté 2 tablespoons of chopped onion with 1 tablespoon of butter until softened. Ad...Apple Pizza
By Joanne Callahan Heat oven to 450 degrees. Sauté 2 teaspoons of garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil ...Apple Salsa Fritata
By Joanne Callahan Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 12x20x2 inch pan with cooking spray. In a bowl, com...Apple, Potato and Cheddar Soup
By Joanne Callahan In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add: 3 medium Granny Smith app...Barbecued Beef Short Ribs
Ingredients: 4 pounds beef short ribs 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/3 cup ch...Caramel Popcorn Bowl
Ingredients to make a 3 -quart size caramel popcorn bowl or two smaller bowls:Chewy Brownie Cookies
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening 1-1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 table...Chocolate Cranberry Cookies in a Jar
Layer the following ingredients in order in a widemouth quart size canning jar: 3/4 cup sugarChocolate Malted Cookies
1 cup butter 1 egg 1-1/4 cups brown sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup malted powder 1 tsp.,...Cold Meringue
3 T. Meringue Powder 3/4 c. cold water 1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar (addition ...Cranberry Orange Muffins
A very tasty recipe using the traditional cranberry and orange motif. Tastes great with cream cheese frosting!...Crunchy Green Pea Salad
By Elaine Reaves McAllister INGREDIENTS: 10 ounces frozen peas 1 cup sliced ce...Dog Treat Recipe
A little treat to keep your "best friend" happy! 1/4 cup hot tap water 8 chicken bouillon cu...Double-Crust Flakey Pie Crust
2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 3/4 c. shortening or 2/3 c. lard 4 to 5 tsp. iced waterFruit Pizza
by Melinda Helton-Cromer Want a delightfully colorful and delicious treat? A fruit pizza is always a big hit,...Golden Delicious Risotto
By Joanne Callahan In a medium saucepan, heat 5 cups of chicken broth to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simm...Grand Slam Wraps
By: Donna Long 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas (assorted flavors or colors make a nice display) ...Green Tomato Omelet
1 tablespoon onion, minced 1/4 cup green tomato, chopped fine 2 tablespoons butter or marg...High Humidity Hard Candy
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup Humi-Sweet...Home Run Hoagies
By: Donna Long Honey mustard Mayonnaise 1/4 pound of thinly sliced ham 3...Homemade Sugar Cones
Italian Cream Cake
Lefse
Lefse is a Scandinavian treat, usually enjoye...Lemon Sauce
Drizzle over Pound Cake for a finished look.Lemonade Pie
1 - 14 oz. Can sweetened condensed milkMustard Pickles
Yields 4 pints This pickle just about...Old-Fashioned Barley Sugar
The original, simple, but delicious candy of...Old-Fashioned Cookies
. 1-1/2 cup sugar 1 cup shor...Orange, Carrot & Raisin Loaf
This recipe was brought to us by Dennis Lockard....Pickled Hot Peppers
4 quarts fresh hot peppers 2 T...Pineapple Dream
by Melinda Helton-Cromer This dessert is called...Pizza Roll Pockets
By: Donna Long 1 package (10 oz.) refrigerated pizza dough 1/2 cup pizza sauce 18 sl...Raspberry Filling
Use filling in turn...Raspberry Vinegar
1 pound raspberries, washed and hulled 2-1/...Red Cabbage served with Apples
By: Elaine Reaves McAllister INGREDIENTS: 1 head red cabbage, cored and shreddedSauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cured and ready to can in 6 to 8 weeks.Summer Fruit Jam
by: Michelle Karshneski In our busy and hi-tech lives, it's tough to find a commerc...Sweet & Sour Shrimp with Apples
By Joanne Callahan In a large skillet, heat on...
Cereal Cookies
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Turkey Leaf Cookies
Beautiful turkey or leaf cookies for your holiday meals!Vegetable Soup - Garden Style
By: Billilyn Friese Here is a favorite soup recipe using dried vegetables. You can dry each of these as t...
Very Easy Petit Fours
By Jane RemleyZucchini Relish
Sweet and luscious - you'll love it on all sorts of sandwiches from burgers and brats to bologna and cheese!Eggs, Eggs, Eggs
Try some delicious tasting eggs for your next Saturday morning breakfast or Sunday brunch. Enjoy a spinach qui...Fresh Fruit Ideas
Fresh Fruit with Dressing Fresh fruit is appealing at all events from the most formal tea, to t...Sweet Breads for Brunch
The sweet breads are always my first stop at the brunch table. Cinnamon rolls, lemon poppy seed cake and fruit filled tarts always seem to be calling me.
If you are planning a special brunch you can make delicious homemade breads, mix up some fine tasting quick mixes for scones or muffins, buy your favorite bagels at the local bakery or any combination of the above.Simply Layered Mexican Dip
Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans 1 cup guacamole <...German Apple Cake
A moist cake that keeps several days if it lasts that long. 2 eggs (3 if small) 2 cups flour...Cornmeal Buns
0"> by Barb HagenWinter Soups
Soup is basic. Rich or poor, from east to west – soup is welcomed at every table. It can be hot or cold, sweet ...Fresh Strawberry Cake
You will want to try this one. It's like eating a bowl of sweetened fresh strawberries!Fresh Strawberry Pie
Who can resist the look and taste of Fresh Strawberry Pie. It's a favorite! No-Roll ...Strawberry Syrup
Makes about 3 (16 ounce) pints You will n...Checkerboard Cake Recipe
cake can be made by using a checkerboard cake pan set, one vanilla and one chocolate cake mix, chocolate icing, and your choice of decorations!Freezer Corn
If you love sweet corn on the cob, eat as much as possible when available and then freeze som...Apple Ring Pickles
Make your own delicious apple ring pickles!Dill Pickles
Delicious dill pickles!Impossible Pumpkin Pie
Great solution for cooks who struggle with making pie crusts! This spicy pumpkin pie makes its own crust while baking!Gingerbread Recipe
Create a gingerbread house from scratch! 1-cup light corn syrupBanana Foster Cheesecake
Crust: 3/4 cup all-purpose flourDipped Oreos
Deliciously rich treats!Homemade Ice Cream
I remember special occasions from my childhood when we made homemade ice cream. It was always a trick to use the correct amount of rock salt with the crushed ice to keep the ice cream cold and the best consistency during the freezing process. We all had our turn at the hand crank until Dad had to finish at the end because no one else was strong enough.Chinese Cabbage Slaw
"Golden toasted ramen noodles are mixed with cashews, shredded...Barb's Bruschetta Salad
4 plum tomatoes, chopped (or use chopped grape/cherry tomatoes) 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1/2 c...Chocolate Caramel Bars
Create very tasty bars without turning on the oven. These quick and easy treats will go fast and travels well to p...Herbed Tomato Juice
Makes about 6 (32 o...Caramel Pretzels
1. Dip thick pretzel rods (10" long) in melted caramel, leaving about 3" uncoated. 2. Roll coated part in pe...Cherry Cordials
We have all you need to create this wonderful candy.English Toffee
7/8 Lb. butter (3 1/2 sticks) 1 Tbsp. corn syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 2 cups granulated...Fondant Centers
1 cup Instant Candy Fondant sugar 4 tsp. cold water Knead the fondant sugar and wate...Malted Milk Balls
1 cup malted milk powder (CF0028) ...Old-Fashioned Pralines
2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup waterPeppermint Crunch
Delicious holiday candy treat!Royal Icing
1/2 cup cold water 1/2 tsp. cr...Springerle
Some people think the name Springerle refers to Spr...Homemade Caramels
Rich, sugary caramels are easy to make, sweet to the taste and make great, simple gifts. Plus, a little goes a long w...Chocolate Caramel Turtles
Who can resist? Caramel, chocolate and pecans all in one bite!Deliciously Warm Fall Pumpkin Hats
The flavor of pumpkin, with a little bit of cinnamon and butter or brown sugar, is amazingly delicious.Buttercreme Icing Recipe
1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 tsp. vanill...Making the Gingerbread
For the Ginge...Pineapple Fruit Salsa
Ingredients: 2 (15-ounce) cans crushed pineapple in lite syrup 2 (14.5-ounce) cans peti...Fast and Easy Salsa
Homemade salsa tastes so delicious - but it takes so long to make! Continually boiling the tomato sauce unt...Strawberry Lemon Marmalade
Makes about 7 (8 oz) half pint...Berry Blitz Freezer Jam
Makes about 5 (8 oz) hal...Honey Spiced Peaches
Honey-Spiced Peaches Makes about 3 (32 oz) qu...Homemade Apple Juice
Makes about 2 (32 oz) quarts or 4 (16 oz) pint...Apple Pie Filling
Here is a recipe to preserve your apples and indulge your sweet tooth during the winter. Preserve some apple pie fi...Scandinavian Almond Cake
1-1/4 cup sugar ...Fudge Recipes
Here are some fudge recipes to stir up in a flash. Try using different k...Reusable Canning Lids Instructions
How to use your reusable Tattler canning lids.Creating Push-Up Cakes
Create deliciously beautiful push-up cakes!Fondarific Fondant Chart
Know the exact amount to buy! Here is a handy chart for your reference when using Fondarific fondant to de...A Project for a DINO-mite Kid
It's that time of year again... back to school! Time for fun projects and creative minds. Don't let all the new les...
