Rice Almondine Marsala

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Rice Almondine Marsala is a side dish that is fast, easy, and delicious with any meat you serve.

The buttery toasted almond taste complements the rice, and the sweetness from the Marsala blend is a perfect match for this delicious rice almondine.

Buttery, savory rice tossed with toasted almonds makes this easy Rice Almondine a simple yet elegant side dish for almost any meal.

The combination of fluffy rice, crunchy almonds, butter, a touch of Marsala wine, and seasonings turns ordinary rice into something special.

Whether you're serving it alongside roasted chicken, baked fish, steak, or a holiday dinner, this is one of those versatile side dishes you'll find yourself making again and again.

Rice makes such a great side dish, and this one will be perfect for Marinated Lamb Chops, Tuscan Grilled Steaks, Roasted Chicken or any Turkey Scallopini Holiday meal.



this is a gourmet style rice with toasted almonds, marsala wine, mushrooms in a butter sauce


Florida Key Lime Snowball Cookies

Monday, September 28, 2026
These Florida Key Lime Snowball Cookies are almost, but not quite as delicious, as my Amaretto Snowball Cookies.

Filled with finely chopped, pecans and when still warm rolled in layers of powdered sugar it will make these buttery melt-in-your-mouth citrusy cookies an explosion of flavor.

The Florida-inspired tropical twist with the addition of Key West lime and juice will be a must-make on your Christmas Cookie tray for all "Key Lime Lovers".

Perfect for a holiday cookie tray, dessert finger food at any social gathering or party, plus Florida Key Lime Snowballs a treat all year long with tangy flavors and a burst of sunshine anytime of the year.

You may also know these cookies as snowballs, pecan butterballs, Mexican wedding cakes, Mexican tea cakes, Russian teacakes, butterballs cookies, pecan sandies, or Viennese sugar butterballs.. whatever you name them they are a delicious addition to any cookie recipe collection for snowball lovers!.

You may also like to try our Key Lime No-Bake Pie if you're a lime lover like we are.

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key lime snowballs on a holly plate


Homemade Pumpkin Half Moon Cookies

Sunday, September 27, 2026
There’s something extra special about baking with pumpkin when the weather starts to cool down.

These Homemade Pumpkin Half Moon Cookies are soft, tender, wonderfully cakey, and filled with all the warm spices we love about fall.

Every bite has that comforting combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and pumpkin pie spice.

Then comes the sweet icing spread over half of the cookie, giving these treats their classic half-moon appearance.

They’re a little bit cookie, a little bit cake, and completely delicious!

These pumpkin cookies are wonderful for fall parties, Halloween gatherings, Thanksgiving dessert tables, or perfect with a cup of warm Apple Cider on a chilly afternoon.

This recipe is a copycat based on a fond memory of my hometown bakery in Utica, New York, where I first had this cookie in the fall.


Half Moon Cookie with pumpkin cookie and chocolate and cinnamon frosting