This appetizer is so fast, so simple and so delicious that nobody will ever know that it isn't a complicated and time-consuming recipe. Each time I serve these they are gone within minutes. This is the perfect thing for unexpected guests, or for a planned event. You can spice them up for more mature palates, but as-is they are perfect for even little ones. You can even change up the olives you use, but these are the most common and… Read More

Fall holidays seem to be overloaded with heavy and calorie-laden desserts; I should know, I'm usually on the baking end. Don't get me wrong, I love them all, but I can't always find the room for those desserts after meals that are just as heavy. Enter the dessert wonton. These small bites are just right for those times.

The filling is much like a trail mix and they have been baked rather than fried. They come out of the oven every bit as crispy… Read More

One of the best parts about carving pumpkins is the seeds. Pumpkin seeds are not only delicious, but also an awesome source of potassium. I've seen so many recipes for pumpkin seeds and they all look great, but I really like my own method best. Instead of salting seeds directly, I soak them in salt water before tossing in the oven for foolproof flavor each and every time. The salt water soaks into the seed creating steam as they roast… Read More

We picked up our copy of the Sleeping Beauty 50th Anniversary DVD last week and in honor of this happy occasion, I've made cupcakes. I think cupcakes are such a fun vehicle for many different decorations, and I know for sure that the kids feel the same.

Three of my very favorite Disney fairies aren't Disney Fairies at all; Flora, Fauna and Merryweather of Sleeping Beauty are simply fairies. These pink and blue bites are inspired by a… Read More

This fun recipe is perfect for this time of year. From harvest time to Halloweeen to Thanksgiving, these little pies are both cute and delicious. My mother has made them for dinners and she uses the tiny gourds that look just like pumpkins. Gourds are certainly edible, but can be very bitter. Moms were always wonderful, but I've decided to use mini pumpkins for these. Mini pumpkins are available just about everywhere right now and you'll need ones the size… Read More

I've never hidden my love of pumpkin and this time of year is chock full of my favorite squash. It's also getting chillier by the day and that calls for soup. This soup in particular is a blend of spicy and smooth - full of vitamins A and C with a healthy dose of potassium and fiber to boot. I love how colorful it is and it's very filling; a single bowl is a full meal. The kids like pumpkin in… Read More