Gather Round Our Table

This blog contains the best tried-and-true recipes our family has to share. They are the most-loved, handed-down and passed-around recipes from my files. Enjoy!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Waffle Bar

The new "thing" at Korry's catered company parties last year were "Waffle Bars". You make your own waffle in one of ...

Homemade Pizza

I've tried several crust recipes, and this one is a keeper. You can make 4-5 individual pizzas with this recipe, or one large pizza. * ...

Homemade Croutons

Waste not, want not. As of late, I've been making my own croutons out of french bread or baguettes that are a day or two past their prim...

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Almond Cheesecake Bars

I lined a 13x9 pan with aluminum foil before baking these bars (didn't have any parchment paper). After baking and cooling, they lifted...

Chicken Enchilada Cups

These enchilada cups can be an appetizer or a main dish. All the flavors of a chicken enchilada but in a smaller package. * large tortillas ...

J's Raspberry Soda's

Looking at this raspberry soda makes me smile. One late afternoon as I was leaving work, J.J. (my 8 year old) called me and asked, "Mom...

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Macaroon Butter Cookies

Warning: you could gain weight just from LOOKING at these cookies. They are super rich, but entirely delicious. Next time I will make them j...

Reeces Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Tamra gave me what has arguably been my favorite Christmas gift EVER...a subscription to a monthly food magazine and this darling cupcake tr...

Cheesy Bacon Bites 2-Ways

I made these savory appetizers twice during the holidays, once rolling them up like crescents, and once jelly roll style. Both versions were...

Easy Cheesy Breadsticks - FAVORITE!

My sister Mindi introduced me to these savory and SUPER easy bread sticks. We've made them four times already. Your kids can help and th...

Butternut Squash Soup

I usually don't make things like this for my picky family. But on this day, I made the soup because it sounded good to ME. I savored eve...

Scratch Chocolate Cupcakes

Sunday Rolls

Is there anything better than the smell of hot rolls baking in the oven? This recipe came from a Lion House Cookbook I was given for my wedd...

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

The whole family likes my chicken noodle soup, even if a few of them do pick out the carrots...grrrr. Directions: * Heat 8-10 cups of chicke...

Beth's Cinnamon Rolls

My good friend Kristie shared her family cinnamon roll recipe with me several years ago and it is the BEST! This recipe makes a HUGE batch. ...

German Chocolate Brownie Cake

This cake is actually a brownie mix and the frosting is store-bought, but the homemade coconut topping makes it taste like you made it all f...

Shepherds Pie

My new years resolution is to do a better job of remembering birthdays. I also decided to give my friends and family the gift of delicious h...

Back in the Saddle

I've now officially been without a home computer since November and can stand it no longer! We had to get through Christmas, but Santa...

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Cheesy Chicken

This recipe came from a cookbook that we published one year at Park School when I was teaching 4th grade there. I love the recipes from that...

Minty Limeade

Can't wait to grow mint in my yard this summer, but today the mint from the grocery store filled in just fine. This limeade isn't t...

Recipes for Spiced Cider & Wassail

I love to drink spiced cider in the fall even more than hot chocolate. Here are a few of my favorite recipes that range from quick and easy...

Monday, September 21, 2009

Light Fruit Salad

Guilt-Free recipes are rare on my blog, but this one comes close. You can make it with sugar-free pudding and lowfat milk if you like it hea...

Oreo Chocolates

Korry's cousin Hilary served these Oreo chocolates at her bridal shower and it was so cute I couldn't even eat it! To make them, her...

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

I didn't get a pic of this dish because Korry had the camera with him on a trip. But trust me, it was delicious and very easy to throw t...

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Crockpot Pork for Salads/Tacos + Sonia's Rice

We made big pots of this sweet pork up at girls camp and it was a hit! Some people call this the "Cafe Rio" recipe, but I don'...

Upside-Down Baked Potatoes

Another recipe to get excited about! These are going to be a new favorite around here. Who doesn't like to cook a delicious baked potato...

Shirlene's Zucchini Cake

Are you wondering what to do with all of those zucchini's from your garden? Well, wonder no more. This cake is divine! The picture doesn...

Stuffed French Toast

We went to Mimi's the other day and my kids had stuffed French toast. I decided to try my own version at home. You know I'm all abou...

Easy Beef Noodle Bake

This dish reminded me of the casseroles my mom use to make for dinner. It was even better warmed up the next day for lunch. 1 lb. ground be...

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