Pecans

Cherry Pecan Broccoli Salad

This Cherry Pecan Broccoli Salad features tender-crisp broccoli, dried cherries, toasted pecans, and juicy diced apples all tossed…

Christmas / Desserts and Sweets / Holiday / Uncategorized / Winter

Key Lime Snowball Cookies

I come from a long line of Christmas cookie makers. Like my mother and grandmother before me, the…

Fall / Holiday / Lighter Fare / Parties and Entertaining / Salads / Uncategorized / Winter

Autumn Butternut Squash Salad

I’ve been busy this past week working on my Thanksgiving menu. I typically have the usual Thanksgiving staples…

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