Sweets for your sweetie! One of three of my favorite Valentines creations.

By Mary O'Neil

Peppermint Semifreddo Peppermint Semifreddo-adapted from Martha Stewart recipe Semifreddo is an Italian dessert that is a hybrid of ice cream and custard. This takes only about 45 minutes to put together and another 1 ½ hours to set up.  The only drawbacks are crushing all the peppermint candies and using a multitude of large mixing…

Molten Chocolate Cakes for Two

By Mary O'Neil

Molten Lava Cakes- for two This is the perfect solution for Valentine’s dessert for two!  Bonus, it’s gluten-free! Super bonus, it takes 10 minutes to put together and 10 minutes to bake! Ingredients: -2 tbsp butter -1/3 cup sugar -2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate -1 large egg -1 egg yolk -1 pinch of salt -3 tbsp…

How to Make Mounds Candy Bites-gluten/dairy free too!

By Mary O'Neil

Mounds Candy Bites-gluten/dairy free too! These are little bite size treats that are easy to make and you can knock out about 3 dozen in an hour. I am one of “those” that avoid dairy and gluten, but that is a story for later. The only odd item that you need are candy molds. I…

Soup’s On! Great Soups for Winter Months

By Mary O'Neil

Its winter and in Nashville that might mean cold weather, and again it might not! This year it is cold and often gray and that makes me want soup. It also seems like the thing to do as we are all home and the smells of onion, garlic and celery as you begin a pot…

Mary’s Desserts for Christmas

By Mary O'Neil

Yes, the year is at its darkest and coldest, but there’s a lot to love about December. And in 2020, the holidays have the opportunity to be more stressful than ever! Cut back on stress and treat yourself a little more kindly with good good and good company; and I hope these recipes will offer…