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Holiday recipes for special celebrations like Valentine's, St. Patrick's, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Crab Cakes with Mango-Lime Cashew Sauce: Easy Valentine Recipe

Published February 5, 2019. Last updated February 8, 2019 by Judy Purcell 33 Comments

Grilled Steak and Shrimp Scampi: Date Night Dinner for Two

Published February 3, 2018. Last updated June 25, 2019 by Judy Purcell 25 Comments

Pumpkin Dream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust from Scratch

Published November 18, 2017. Last updated November 5, 2018 by Judy Purcell 8 Comments

Shrimp & Prosciutto with Smoky Honey-Mustard Sauce

Published January 31, 2017. Last updated November 5, 2018 by Judy Purcell 9 Comments

Scampi-Style Steak & Scallops with Roasted Asparagus

Published January 12, 2017. Last updated August 17, 2019 by Judy Purcell 65 Comments

New York-Style Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping

Published May 3, 2016. Last updated September 13, 2018 by Judy Purcell 2 Comments

How to Make an Amazing Crab Leg Dinner at Home

Published February 8, 2016. Last updated August 17, 2019 by Judy Purcell 27 Comments

Sweetheart Dinner: Romantic Dinner at Home for Two

Published February 2, 2016. Last updated January 9, 2018 by Judy Purcell 16 Comments

Sprouted Wheat Slider Buns for Party Sandwiches

Published January 13, 2016. Last updated July 17, 2019 by Judy Purcell 4 Comments

7 Tips for Hosting a Wine & Cheese Party

Published June 25, 2015. Last updated August 17, 2019 by Judy Purcell 18 Comments

Gluten-Free Lemon Pound Cake [with Sugar-Free and Dairy-Free Options]

Published August 27, 2014. Last updated October 1, 2018 by Judy Purcell 15 Comments

Brunch Muffins

Published July 15, 2014. Last updated December 16, 2018 by Judy Purcell 12 Comments

Triple Ginger & Coconut Scones [Gluten-Free]: International Scone Week

Published August 7, 2013. Last updated February 12, 2019 by Judy Purcell 21 Comments

Entertaining & Hospitality ~ Performing vs. Serving: A Hospitality Series

Published March 22, 2013. Last updated January 2, 2016 by Judy Purcell 18 Comments

Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas: 10 Sweet Treats to WOW Your Sweetheart

Published February 14, 2013. Last updated February 19, 2018 by Judy Purcell 9 Comments

Black Bean Confetti Salsa and Memorial Day Menu Ideas

Published May 23, 2012. Last updated May 27, 2019 by Judy Purcell 8 Comments

Chocolate Cake [Gluten-Free] and the Celebration Express

Published May 9, 2012. Last updated November 5, 2018 by Judy Purcell 30 Comments

Lemon-Lovers Ice Cream & Candied Lemon Peels

Published April 25, 2012. Last updated December 29, 2018 by Judy Purcell 20 Comments

Butterscotch Walnut Scones [GF]: No Gluten, No Problem

Published April 6, 2012. Last updated December 29, 2018 by Judy Purcell 11 Comments

A Bridal Shower Menu Collection and the Privilege of Friendship

Published March 21, 2012. Last updated April 6, 2018 by Judy Purcell 40 Comments

Thanksgiving: The Act of Giving Thanks

Published November 16, 2011. Last updated November 2, 2017 by Judy Purcell 11 Comments

Thanksgiving 201: Keeping Traditions Interesting

Published November 15, 2011. Last updated December 10, 2015 by Judy Purcell 4 Comments

Thanksgiving Dinner: 7 Tips for Hosting, Prepping, & Menu Basics

Published November 14, 2011. Last updated November 19, 2017 by Judy Purcell 16 Comments

Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes 2-Ways: Gluten-Free & Lactose-Free

Published September 1, 2011. Last updated December 29, 2018 by Judy Purcell 8 Comments

Cheesecake Strawberries with Chocolate Accents Recipe

Published August 8, 2011. Last updated January 8, 2019 by Judy Purcell 28 Comments

Ghirardelli Grand Fudge Cake with Coconut-Pecan and Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Published June 13, 2011. Last updated May 15, 2013 by Judy Purcell 8 Comments

Artisan Cheese with Honey & Aged Balsamic

Published March 21, 2011. Last updated March 4, 2013 by Judy Purcell 8 Comments

Valentine’s Day: NBD or OMG?

Published February 8, 2011. Last updated February 19, 2014 by Judy Purcell 4 Comments

Blue Coyote Nachos

Published February 3, 2011. Last updated February 5, 2014 by Judy Purcell 5 Comments

Post 100: Gotta say, I’m loving every minute of it!

Published February 1, 2011. Last updated February 1, 2011 by Judy Purcell 4 Comments

Valentine’s Dinner: “Did the fish head just move?”

Published January 24, 2011. Last updated February 10, 2013 by Judy Purcell 3 Comments

Wedding Wisdom

Published June 30, 2010. Last updated June 30, 2010 by Judy Purcell Leave a Comment

Baby Shower

Published May 15, 2010. Last updated February 28, 2011 by Judy Purcell 2 Comments