Oven Baked Stew

When I think of beef stew, I think of low and slow in a crockpot for many hours. This recipe gives the same tender and savory comfort meal without the long hours. Of course, if you would like to make this in a crockpot, you absolutely can. Just add the meat, flour, stock, or water,...

Alexander Cocktail

This cocktail is known as an Alexander and may contain brandy or gin. For this recipe, I have substituted with Southern Comfort, but you may use any brandy or gin that you enjoy. Creamy and rich, this cocktail is the definition of decadence.

Blackberry Pie

My  hands are delightfully stained in purple hues this week after multiple batches of blackberry pies and I am not upset about it. If  you too are looking to improve upon your pie dough designs, do yourself a favor and take 5 minutes (yes, it takes 5 minutes to make this delicious filling) to use...

Blackberry Yogurt mousse bars

I made this to show you that you can make it with just about any flavor of yogurt. I was not able to find good Blackberries for the top but you could use frozen if you wanted to as long as you drain and dry them before adding them to the top of the mousse....

Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Mousse Bars

Sweet and tart creamy Strawberry Rhubarb yogurt mousse with a chocolate cookie crust.

Sweet Angel On a Devilish Cloud

In Greek mythology, pomegranates were used to trick the goddess, Persephone, into becoming the queen of the underworld. With this dessert, you can tell the story of a sweet girl turned dark and bitter within the clouds. Though most people see the pomegranate as bad due to this story, it actually has many properties that...

Stout Beer Muffins

Use this simple muffin recipe to serve alongside a meal for any occasion. You basically have everything in the pantry! Include anything you wish alongside your choice of beer. A subtle but delectable treat for dinner or for dessert.

Maple Butter Bits

If you like taffy, this recipe is for you! It is versatile and, depending on the degree that you cook it, can be creamy chewy bits or even a delicious hard-candy treat. Give it a try today for a treat sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!     CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed at Fort...

Maple Sugar

Is there anything better than sugar? Yes! MAPLE SUGAR! This sweet delight is the perfect addition to a cup of tea or as a substitute for granulated sugar. It’s simple and easy to do and a great way to tiptoe into the art of sugar work.         CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed...

Hearty Lamb Stew

This recipe was a bit challenging as I am not a big fan of what the original protein (Veal) in the recipe called for.  I improvised a bit with lamb, but this recipe can also be made with Veal, Chicken, or Beef.  I really enjoy the uniqueness of the lamb throughout this dish as it...