by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE This is my sister-in-law Rita’s and my daughter Beth’s favorite pound cake. There are several versions of this cake, but this is the recipe that my mother always prepared. It has a sweet, creamy, and smooth texture with a perfect light crust....
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This is my favorite green salad and dressing. It was Recipe Contest winner in 2008. Spring Mix Salad with Sweet Paprika Dressing Salad: ½ stick salted butter 1 package ramen noodles, crushed (seasoning packet discarded) 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
In my very first entertaining book, Easy Hospitality, published in the ’90s, I described how to create gold- and silver-leaf eggs for elegant Easter tablescapes. I still enjoy displaying those eggs because they are beautiful and timeless. To create the gold- and...
