Dear Readers, This recipe won 2nd place in a Taste of Home magazine international dishes contest. That magazine is known for home-cooking, but this is a different (to me) and unique dish--enjoy! Finnish Cheese Pie Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions 3/4 cup flaked smoked salmon fillets 1/4 cup snipped fresh dill Pastry for single-crust pie 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup half-and-half cream 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt

Dear Readers, I'm thankful for you! Thank you for reading this blog and hanging out with me on this journey. I am so grateful for this community. Now, to our repeat guest who has a lot to share! Introduce yourself — name, where you're from, and something people notice when they meet you. Thank you for having me again, Christina! For readers who missed my September post, I'm Heidi Gray McGill. I live in a small town just below Charlotte, NC. One thing people might not e

Dear Readers, I first made this in 2001 and wrote, "Do again!" I hate to confess, but I don't think I made it again until just now...ah, well, so many recipes to try and so little time! I hope you enjoy. :) Basil-Cheese Pasta Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) package rotini (I didn't have any so substituted fettucine) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup dry white wine