Hot Honey Pecans, A Book Review and The Weekly Menu #CooktheBooks

Just 2 simple ingredients, 5 minutes of time, and 1 wonderful, healthy snack.  These Hot Honey Pecans are great by themselves, a wonderful addition to trail mix, or a delicious topping on salads.

I was inspired to make these pecans while reading Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.

Cranberry Mousse #SundayFunday

This delicious, fluffy mousse delivers a burst of flavor and texture with every bite.  Tart cranberries, tangy sour cream, sweet pineapple, and crunchy pecans all swirled together with strawberry jello.  Beautiful, seasonal, and scrumptious.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Mousse recipes today.......

German Chocolate Cake with Caramelized Coconut Pecan Icing #SundayFunday

Classic German Chocolate Cake. Light, fluffy, and frosted with a delicious Caramelized Icing chock-full of Coconut and Pecans.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are Nuts about Pecans today.......

Jalapeno Pecan Cream Cheese, Roatan Recap, and the Weekly Menu #SundayFunday

This simple appetizer is easy to make with ingredients you can stock in your pantry to have on hand.  Perfect for unexpected guests pop in or you get the munchies while watching a movie.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Cheese Ball Recipes today......

Cabbage Salad with Oranges and Pecans

This colorful, delicious salad features seasonal produce.  It is the perfect starter or side for your Holiday Dinner Table.

Today is the final day of the Holiday Side Dish event......

Cherry Winks #ChristmasCookieWeek

 These classic cookies from Pillsbury make an appearance on my cookie trays every Christmas.  They are festive and delicious.  They freeze well, pack up well for sending and gifting, and are great "fill the cookie jar" treats.

Welcome to Day 2 of Christmas Cookie Week......

Pecan, Pear, and Blue Cheese Madeleines #CakeSliceBakers

Tender, savory, little cakes studded with pears, pecans, and blue cheese. Perfect as an appetizer on their own or as part of a charcuterie board with a glass of wine or cocktail while awaiting a holiday dinner this season.  

We are nearing the end of our bakes for this year's Cake Slice Bakers selection, Gateau; The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes.  

German Chocolate Pie #ChristmasSweetsWeek

 German Chocolate Cake collides with Brownie Pie in this scrumptious, decadent dessert.

It is the final day of Christmas Sweets Week......

Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pecans #ChristmasSweetsWeek

These sweet and slightly spicy pecans are perfect by themselves or as part of a cheeseboard or charcuterie platter when entertaining.

Fall Harvest Bread #CranberryWeek

This delicious, seasonal quick bread is chock full of citrus, pumpkin, nuts, cranberries and warm spices.  It is superb paired with soup, buttered for breakfast or sliced as a snack.  

Today is the first day of three as we celebrate Cranberry Week........

Pecan Chicken with Maple Pecan Sauce #ImprovCookingChallenge

Chicken breasts dredged in pecan meal and baked to a deep brown and served with a Maple Pecan sauce.  Delicious!!

It's time for the Improv Cooking Challenge.......

Toffee Bars #ChristmasCookies

Shortbread crust covered with semisweet chocolate and sprinkled with pecans.  A delicious and easy addition to your Christmas Cookie selection this season.

It is Christmas Cookie Week........

Pecan Rice #HolidaySideDishes

This brown rice pilaf flavored with pecans, onions and spices is the perfect side dish for all your holiday meals.  It is wonderful served with roasted poultry or meats. It is an amazing bed for your seafood. It is a filling side dish for any vegetarians in your group and can be made vegan by swapping out olive oil for the butter.

We are sharing Holiday Side Dishes this week.........

Sweet Sausage Rolls and a Book Review #BrunchWeek

In a twist on the classic pigs in the blanket these little bite size goodies are baked in a buttery, sweet and nutty sauce.

Welcome to Day 2 of Brunch Week.......

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pretzel Pecan Streusel #NationalPretzelDay

This sweet potato casserole is easily made using canned, drained sweet potatoes and evaporated milk.  The pretzel streusel topping studded with dried cranberriesand pecans make this a perfect side dish for a special meal.

The Festive Foodies are celebrating National Pretzel Day.......

Rum Cake #CakeSliceBakers

Perfect for the Christmas season this spice cake has rum both in the cake itself and in the caramelized pecan topping.  

It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers........

Autumn Flavored Wild Rice Pilaf #FoodieExtravaganza

This rice pilaf starts with a blend of Texmati, White, Brown, Red and Wild Rice then adds in the perfect fall flavors of apples and pecans for a wonderful, seasonal side dish that your family is sure to enjoy.

Did you know that it is National Georgia Pecan Month?

Fudge Cake with Cherries and Pecans #CakeSliceBakers

Dense fudge brownie like cake studded with pecans and dried cherries. No frosting needed but a dollop of ice cream and hot fudge would certainly be delicious.

It's time for The Cake Slice Bakers...................

Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins #MuffinMonday

 Fresh strawberries and rhubarb in a tender muffin topped with a pecan streusel.  These are perfect for a brunch, to go breakfast or a quick afternoon snack.

It's time for Muffin Monday................

Maple Muffins and the Weekly Menu #MuffinMonday

These muffins flavored with fresh Maple Syrup and cinnamon then topped with a pecan streusel make a perfect breakfast accompanied by yogurt and fresh fruit or just grabbed as you are running out the door.

It's time for Muffin Monday.....................