Have a Blessed Holiday!!!

Making cookies is my way of ushering in the Holidays. My family always looks forward to this sign of Christmas, because I rarely bake cookies during the rest of the year. My favorite recipe this year is a 2002 recipe from the Barefoot Contessa show on the Food Network for Jam Thumbprints.

No matter how expensive the presents have been over the years, I only remember the time spent with my family and the special meals we have shared, particularly on Christmas Eve. So, my prayer for all who visit my blog is that you will have a special memory during this Holiday Season that you can wrap and bring out whenever you need to be uplifted. And, if you are alone this year, I pray you already have that memory wrapped and ready to bring you joy, peace and goodwill.

Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for a Wonderful New Year!!! Linda

Chicken Again!!!

I think the problem with chicken is it can be so predictable. Much as I love it, I also can get very tired of it. So today I thought I would create a new pasta dish to incorporate the boneless chicken breasts I had waiting. Checked the freezer and pantry and came up with this...very tasty! Got rave reviews from my husband and son, so check out my 'recipe' for Baked Chicken and Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato Basil Pesto.