Quick and easy baked beans with bacon and onions.

Quick and easy baked beans with bacon and onions.

A touch of the Hawaiian Islands highlights this sweet zucchini-nut bread. No spices are called for; the rich sweetness of pineapple and raisins provide ample interest.

A touch of the Hawaiian Islands highlights this sweet zucchini-nut bread. No spices are called for; the rich sweetness of pineapple and raisins provide ample interest.

Throw together this cobbler in minutes using fresh berries from the yard!

Throw together this cobbler in minutes using fresh berries from the yard!

Elegant. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a mint leaf.

Elegant. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a mint leaf.

Rich chocolate cake, caramel, toffee, and whipped topping – need I say more?!

Rich chocolate cake, caramel, toffee, and whipped topping – need I say more?!

Half of this pie’s strawberries are arranged in a baked pastry shell, and the other half are crushed and cooked until thick and bubbly. This lovely glaze is then poured over the whole berries in the pastry shell. Chill this pie for several hours and serve it with mounds of whipped cream.

Half of this pie’s strawberries are arranged in a baked pastry shell, and the other half are crushed and cooked until thick and bubbly. This lovely glaze is then poured over the whole berries in the pastry shell. Chill this pie for several hours and serve it with mounds of whipped cream.

Quick easy snack that the kid’s can help make – especially if you have an air popper. Beware, this can become addictive!

Quick easy snack that the kid’s can help make – especially if you have an air popper. Beware, this can become addictive!

Crispy bacon and sauteed onions and garlic are tossed with cooked spaghetti, beaten eggs and a generous measure of Parmesan cheese. The heat from the pan and the hot pasta will cook the eggs and melt the cheese. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese.

Crispy bacon and sauteed onions and garlic are tossed with cooked spaghetti, beaten eggs and a generous measure of Parmesan cheese. The heat from the pan and the hot pasta will cook the eggs and melt the cheese. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese.

I make these wonderful sweet nuts using pecans every year for Christmas. They are a true delight, especially if you are a lover of nuts. If pecans aren’t your forte, substitute walnuts. Happy Holidays!

I make these wonderful sweet nuts using pecans every year for Christmas. They are a true delight, especially if you are a lover of nuts. If pecans aren’t your forte, substitute walnuts. Happy Holidays!