Some sweet treats for our readers
For 20 years now, I’ve shared recipes with Wilson Times readers from ribs and chicken pot pies to sa...
Column started with slow cooker chops
Twenty years ago this next week, on Aug. 15, I shared my first recipe in a Wilson Times food column....
Marinade makes steak even more special
It’s hard to be believe it, but this month marks 20 years since I wrote my first food column. That’s...
Sweet way to enjoy fruit
This column first ran in July 2010. We still love this recipe. It’s been my son’s Christmas Eve “bir...
Not too early for pumpkin and spice
I don’t always follow traditional rules when I cook. I made Christmas cookies this week for a Christ...
Cool desserts for hot summer dining
We all need a something sweet in our lives every now and then, and in the summertime, a cold dessert...
Bread adds the finishing touch
Frozen bread dough is a handy item to keep in your freezer. Not only can you bake a simple loaf of b...
New way to eat yellow squash, zucchini
My husband and I have really enjoyed our weekly visits to the Wilson Farmers and Artisan Market each...
Pasta salad has the flavors of pepperoni pizza
With the weather turning hot, my lunch habits change. I prefer sandwiches or salads most days rather...
Brighten your day with a snacking cake
When I first flipped through the pages of a birthday present cookbook, I immediately was drawn to on...
Spice cake brings back good memories
My husband has been my food column guinea pig for almost 20 years now. He willingly tries my experim...
This shortcake will take you way back
This is the 125th anniversary year for The Wilson Times, and I thought it would be nice to dig into ...
Individualize this ice cream dessert
I don’t think I’ve ever tried fried ice cream, but I was intrigued by the idea of making “fried” ic...
Cookbooks always a fun read for me
I got a few new cookbooks for Christmas and have taken my sweet time to read them. Although I enjoy ...
Streamline your pancake breakfast
I love making weekend breakfast special at my house. Sometimes it’s as simple as buying our favorit...
Spaghetti pie for you and a friend
Spaghetti is one of my favorite foods. I loved Mama’s spaghetti sauce when I was a child, and I love...
A new twist on an Easter favorite
One of my favorite Easter traditions is baking hot cross buns. I try to make them in time to eat on...
Frosting makes lemon cupcakes even better
It’s always fun to try a new recipe for holiday meals or parties, and it’s even better when the reci...
Easy peach cobbler delicious way to end meal
I had a small bowl of delicious peach cobbler a few weeks ago at one of our monthly lunches at work....
Pretty cake has surprise inside
Who else loves a good cake mix recipe? I have an especially good one to share. Recently, my husband ...
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