Cold outside? A warm homemade meal is the perfect remedy! We gathered up some of our top recipes to give you some yummy inspiration for mealtime. Just click on the links below to get cooking. Continue reading
Category Archives: Recipes
January is for Homemade Soup (Recipes Inside!)
Happy National Soup Month! While we can’t avoid the cold weather, we can surely find ways to make it more tolerable, and homemade soup is the perfect remedy.
Today, we’re sharing with you a recipe straight from Lehman’s newest cookbook, The Sapphire Cookbook Collection. We hope you enjoy! Continue reading
Pfeffernusse: Tiny, Spicy Bites of Christmas Tradition
We all love the soft, fluffy, iced and decorated sugar cut-out cookies – and it wouldn’t be Christmas without those, am I right? But, if you’re looking to add something a little different to your baking this year, step back in time and make some peppernuts!
The history of these tiny, spicy, crunchy cookies is varied and vast – and most of the modern recipes contain neither pepper nor nuts. But it appears peppernuts are a centuries-old Christmas tradition in several European countries.
In the Netherlands, the cookies (called pepernoten) are linked to the feast of St. Nicholas (December 6), when children receive treats in their shoes left out overnight. In Germany, pfeffernusse are more closely tied to Christmas itself. Continue reading
From Apple Tree to Apple Pie: My Trip to the Orchard
Editor’s Note: With tomorrow being Thanksgiving, we have pie on the mind! Enjoy this sweet photo trip through the apple orchard from Allison Ervin, daughter of Glenda Ervin VP of Marketing. Keep reading to find the recipe she used to make a fresh, homemade apple pie! Continue reading
Christmas Cookie Recipes: Butterscotch Roll Cookies
Adding a variety of cookies to your holiday baking gives your loved ones an array of sweet choices. Try this classic recipe for butterscotch cookies. (Helpful Hint: Just make sure you leave time for the dough to chill!) Continue reading
Christmas Cookie Recipes: Sugar Cookies and Frosting
Candy canes, Christmas trees, stockings that look so good to eat…today’s recipe is a classic holiday tradition for many folks – making and decorating cutout cookies. Whether you like to intricately decorate each cookie or just like to pile on the frosting (like someone in my family), this is a sweet activity to put you in the Christmas spirit.
So, gather up your favorite cookie cutters and give this sugar cookie and frosting recipe a try. Continue reading
Christmas Cookie Recipes: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
The holidays are approaching, and it’s time to start planning one of the sweetest holiday traditions of all – baking Christmas cookies!
Today we’re sharing with you a classic cookie recipe that is sure to win over chocolate lovers, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. It’s the perfect addition to your cookie tray! Continue reading
The Recipes of Fall: Amish Noodles
Looking for a comforting side dish? Noodles are a favorite in our area, and this recipe is sure to delight. Pair it with your favorite entrĂ©e – it also makes a great addition to your Thanksgiving meal! Continue reading
The Recipes of Fall: Sweet Potato Casserole
What’s a fall feast without sweet potatoes? This classic recipe may remind you of delicious memories of past family meals and Thanksgiving dinners. The best part is it’s easy to make. Continue reading
The Recipes of Fall: Pumpkin Pie Bars
It’s not fall without pumpkin! Today’s recipe packs the irresistible flavor of pumpkin pie into sweet dessert bars. Pull out the cake pan and get ready for some homemade deliciousness! Continue reading