As if we don’t have enough parameters that separate and divide us, there is the difference between those who carefully follow recipes and those who just throw an unspecified amount of any old thing into a pot…guess into which category I fall? The other night, we had a guest over and my husband asked... read more

Mudd is simple and easy to make and is a great summer treat.  This will be featured at www.pattianncolt.com, in a section of this romance writer’s website that showcases characters and their recipes!  P.S. Patti is my husband’s aunt, but even if she weren’t family, I’d still... read more

There are thousands of chili recipes from around the world using a vast variety of ingredients and suited towards any taste.  For those with simpler tastes, try my original recipe, made easy in your favorite slow-cooker or crockpot.  True Texas-style chili has no beans added, but experimentation is... read more

I was recently tasked with bringing a breakfast casserole to a morning meeting, but wasn’t sure what to include to entice everyone’s appetites.  I decided to create on my own recipe - with my adventuous husband’s help, of course! The result was a casserole that was quickly devoured. ... read more

The men that New Zealand and Australia sent to fight at Gallipoli in World War I were collectively known as the Australia-New Zealand Army Corp, or ANZACS. Both of these countries honor the men who fought for us with an annual public holiday which falls on April 25. In New Zealand this day also officially... read more

Being well-known for the lobster, Maine has the best in lobster recipes. The following two recipes are quite popular in the state of Maine and should be enjoyed by everyone. Maine Lobster Casserole Makes 4 servings. Ingredients Needed: 6 tablespoons of butter, divided 1 pound of cooked Maine lobster... read more

This summertime treat is perfect for adults!  While most of the alcohol burns off while you’re, some will remain, so be careful in indulging your children with this treat! This recipe developed from trial and error.  I saw a friend’s wife use a variation once, and went home and started... read more

Whether you’re searching for the perfect Thanksgiving pie recipe, or a tasty desert for any other occasion, you’ll love this recipe!  This recipe was originally developed by a coworker’s grandmother, and after several experimentations, I changed up a few elements to make it my own! The... read more

As a little girl, one of my favorite morning treats was apple danish.  My dad would run down to the bakery and would be home before the treats had even cooled from the oven.  As an adult, I craved a receipe that mimicked the delicious tastes I remembered from childhood.  After some tweaking, this... read more

Finding the right potato salad took me years - I went through dozens of recipes, always encountering some ingredients that I didn’t feel fit in with the overall result.  Finally, I decided to use elements from various recipes and create my own! This is a rather large recipe and works best for... read more