by Patty Roper
Elegant handmade gift packages tell the recipients how special they are to you. You will need: Boxes Prepasted wallpaper Scissors White poster board Hole punch Pencil Ruler Ribbon Gold broad-line marking pen For boxes with removable lids, draw the exterior box size...
by Patty Roper
This Cornbread Dressing has been passed down in my family for several generations. It is easy to prepare, and my family thinks it is the most delicious dressing ever. MIMI’S CORNBREAD 2 cups self-rising cornmeal ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 egg ¾ cup...
by Patty Roper
This is my absolute favorite chocolate cream pie. My sister-in-law Rita Black brings it to all our family dinners, and it is always the dessert of choice. Enjoy! Hershey Bar Pie 6 (41-gram) Hershey’s chocolate bars with almonds 16 marshmallows 1/2 cup milk 1...
by Patty Roper
What better way to honor your mother, grandmother, or a special mentor than to serve them breakfast or brunch on an elegantly appointed tray in bed or on a table just for two? Or maybe a beautiful tray for afternoon tea in the den or living room is just what mom would...
by Patty Roper
¾ cup Allegro Original Marinade ¾ cup Worcestershire sauce ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce ½ cup honey 1 teaspoon ground ginger 4 tablespoons Weber Chicago Steak Seasoning, divided 3 pounds sirloin, rib-eye, or filet, cut into cubes 1½ pounds link sausage, cut into ½-inch...
by Patty Roper
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to share love with those who are special. Send a lacy Valentine invitation and have a few girlfriends or mothers and daughters over for an elegant ladies’ luncheon with golden hearts at each plate and lots of pink flowers....
by Patty Roper
16 ounces fresh broccoli florets 2 cups chicken broth, divided 1 stick salted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 (10.75-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, shredded In a...
by Patty Roper
This Almond Braid is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast or brunch treat. It is a delectable combination of a creamy almond filling encased in a flakey phyllo dough with toasted almonds. It is so easy to prepare that it may become your homemade Christmas gift for...
by Patty Roper
36 caramels, unwrapped ¼ cup water ¼ cup butter, cubed 3 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon Madagascar Bourbon pure vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon salt 1⅓ cups pecans, toasted and chopped 1 (9-inch) deep dish pastry shell, unbaked ½ cup pecan halves, not toasted Preheat oven to...
by Patty Roper
Label plates and glasses with stick-on chalkboard name tags. Send a scary message with gummy letters threaded on skewers. Cut cheese pizza into fingers, and add pointy pepperoni fingernails. Serve chili in small bowls with shredded cheese and top with piped...
by Patty Roper
It is almost fall and tailgating time again! Time to enjoy friends, fellowship, and snacks before the game. Keep it simple with a plaid table covering, ferns, and potted seasonal flowers. Add farmhouse wooden serving pieces offering pick-up prepared sandwiches, Veggie...
by Patty Roper
I can honestly say that I can’t think of a single person who doesn’t love caramel apples, and most will even tolerate a sticky nose and cheeks to fully enjoy one. They are the treat of choice for children of all ages at fairs, festivals, and parks. Every memory...