During my recent trip to the Disney Food and Wine Festival I was fortunate to try several different restaurants while there.  My most favorite dessert of the trip was this Bread and Butter Bread pudding.  After being stuffed to the gills came this wonderfully moist and rich bread pudding.   Unlike some recipes this one is not [...]

Compound butters are a way to easily enhance whatever you are cooking.  Compound butters are butters that are blended with fresh herbs, spices, fruits, and so much more.  You can use compound butters to have with warm biscuits fresh out of the oven, or to top a steak with with it comes off the flame.  [...]

You can make lentils any night of the week. Lentils are healthy, and they are easy to make.

Alfredo sauce is one of the most popular Italian sauces.
Many people rate Italian restaurants by their Alfredo sauce. Now you should know that Alfredo sauce isn’t hard to make. You can easily make a very tasty plate of pasta at home. They key is good quality ingredients. Don’t skip on the butter, heavy cream, and [...]

This recipe is from Executive Chef Remy Schaal of la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe. Founded in Dallas in 1983, la Madeleine has many neighborhood cafes and bakeries in five states and Washington, D.C. Excellent potato soup!
1/8 cup unsalted butter
2 leeks, thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 1/2 qt. chicken stock
4 large peeled potatoes, sliced [...]

I’ve worked for the Pasta House Co. for many years and have acquired quite a few of their “secret” recipes. Hope you enjoy!
10 ounces cooked Fettuccine noodles
8 ounces cream (Half & Half)
1 ounce Butter
1/4 cup FRESH grated Parmigianino Cheese
Cook noodles in salted water until 3/4 done; strain off water and put noodles back in pot. [...]

This recipe was sent in by a fellow viewer.  The recipe was her Father’s. It’s great for sipping around a campfire on a cold night!  I especially like this recipe because the mix is delicious, and honestly better than I have purchased.  It makes about two pints, and you will have enough for yourself, and to [...]

This is the best I’ve ever tasted! You may substitute 2 10 oz packages broccoli instead of squash. Thanks Judy for sharing this with me!!
4&1/2 cups sliced yellow squash (about 8-10 med sized)
1 chopped sweet onion (or 1 medium if not sweet)
1 can Cream of Celery Soup
1 beaten egg
1&1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Heaping Tbsp [...]

The flavor mix in the fast and easy recipe, will stun your guests. This is the best chicken dish I have ever made.  Serve with rice for so you can enjoy all of the sauce.
4 boneless chicken breasts
1 stick butter melted
2 Heaping Tbsp. minced garlic
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup Italian Bread crumbs
1/2 cup fresh ground [...]

Easy Mashed Potatoes, that are rich and creamy.  You can make mashed potatoes easily at home, you don’t need to purchase instant mashed potatoes.
4 potatoes
1 extra potato for the pot
1 5 oz. can evaporated milk 1 tsp. Sea Salt
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Butter or Margarine
Salt & Pepper
Peel potatoes, dice into small chunks. Bring to boil in [...]

This is a wonderful (BUT VERY ADDICTIVE) snack that tastes just like products from the store. I use as many “LITE” products as I can find to help reduce the calories and it doesn’t seem to take away from the taste. This is a great holiday snack. Enjoy and Good Snacking.
2 packages microwave popping popcorn [...]

Coffee cake is so good on the weekend, or any lazy morning.  This cake also freezes well.
3/4 C. butter 1 1/2 C. sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 C. sifted flour (all-purpose) pinch salt 1 tsp. almond [...]

Olive Garden makes creative and inventive recipes.  Their Shrimp Caprese is a delightful meal for the summer.  The fresh basil adds a very nice touch.  Consider using the wine that you make this with one that you enjoy drinking, and one that you will drink with the meal.
3 lbs Roma tomatoes, cored* and cut into [...]

Chicken breasts sauced with buttery sauce with lemons and capers is the perfect light dinner.
1 large egg 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon paprika 4 skinned and boned [...]

This is a light and wonderful dish if you are watching what you are eating.  This is full of vegetables, and not overly heavy.  Fresh carrots, mushrooms, and broccoli help make for a healthy dinner.
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
3/4 cup julienne-cut carrots (1/8-by-1/8-by-11/2-inch)
5 cups (12 ounces) broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch [...]