Pine Nut, Corn Bread & Apple Dressing (Credit: The Culinary Center of Kansas City) Ingredients: ¾ cup pine nuts 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups coarsely diced onion 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled 3 large baking apples cored and coarsely chopped (about 1 ½ pounds total) ½ cup chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon salt 1 recipe […]

Crockpot Beef Barley Soup Serves 8-10 Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast – cut in smaller pieces 2 Tablespoons oil Salt & Pepper 2 Cups chopped carrots 1 Stalk celery, dices 1 Large onion, chopped 1 – 16oz can petite diced tomatoes ½ cup frozen corn ½ cup frozen green beans 2/3 cup barley 1 […]

Blue Cheese, Bacon and Onion Savory Cheesecake (Credit: The Culinary Center of Kansas City) A CCKC favorite for 20+ years that can be made ahead and frozen for holiday entertaining!  CRUST 1 cup bread crumbs ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, melted FILLING 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature 4 large eggs ½ […]

Orange Snickerdoodles 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup butter or margarine – softened 2 cups sugar 2 eggs ¼ cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla  2 teaspoons Angostura Orange Bitters Topping:  Flavored Sugar  ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon of pure orange extract Mix together & stir […]