Just last week I had the opportunity to eat a stupendous meal at Kyma, a Greek restaurant in Atlanta, with our About guide to Greek Food, Nancy Gaifyllia. Although, every ... Read More

Don't have apples, but want an apple pie? You can make a pie that tastes very similar to an apple pie using buttery crackers. Try this recipe for Mock Apple ... Read More

No picnic basket is complete without one of these chocolatey wonders inside. Want to know a secret? These are my absolutely positively very favorite brownies. They are a cross between ... Read More

Okay, you wouldn't have this pie in your picnic basket, but it's the perfect adult dessert - ice cold, sweet, salty and alcoholic. I usually take my Margarita Pie in ... Read More

Everyone of all ages just loves a delicious bar cookie. They are the perfect cookie for your picnic. My favorite is Magic Cookie Bars. Which ones do you like? Photo © ... Read More

You may not know about the exploits of Yogi Bear, a cartoon character who lives in Jellystone Park and forages the forest for picnic baskets, instead of berries, for food. ... Read More

I just loved special breakfast days when Dad would make Lefse (Norwegian Potato Pancakes) for Mother and me. I really miss him and those days. Please, be sure to spend ... Read More

Even if you don't bake in the microwave, it is still very helpful in making dessert prep work easier. Here is a list of some of the items I use ... Read More

You can almost through out your candy thermometer when you make this recipe. You don't need it, because it is made in the microwave. I think this Peanut Brittle is ... Read More

Looking for a different homemade gift this year? The Lemon Glaze Coffee Mug Cake recipe from the forum is just what you need. You fill a microwavable, beautifully decorated coffee ... Read More

I can't imagine an easier treat. All it takes is to combine two kinds of chocolate, one kind of nut and heat them in the microwave. Be sure to use ... Read More

You can't bake a pie without one of these. Believe it or not, you can't taste the vinegar in this Pie Crust recipe.

Dad would make the crust and Mom would fill them. Blueberry Pie was one of Dad's favorite pies.Photo © 2006 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Don't get me wrong, Mother taught me cooking as well. But Dad was the one who taught me to love pastry making and Bread Baking.

I think it's all about the little things. Each time Dad would make biscuits he would make Honey Butter to go along with them. You can't get an easier recipe with ... Read More

I know it sounds like a bizarre dish, but many people (like myself) enjoy that sweet (strawberries) and salty (pretzel) combination. When frozen, pretzel salad makes a great summer dessert.Photo ... Read More

You'll find this salad on many summer buffets. It's one of those dishes everyone enjoys eating, but don't ever think to make it themselves. Well, here's the Watergate Fruit ... Read More

Just the name of this salad sounds cool. That's what a hot summer needs is a refreshing salad like Ambrosia. This one is so simple that anyone can make it.