Seven-Layer Dip
Debbie’s Mom’s Borscht
Broccoli Apple Cheddar Salad
Laurie’s Rice
Snow on the Mountain
Guinness Pot Pie
Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Spinach-Artichoke Lasagna
Laurie’s Cookie “Salad”
Cookies and Cream Frozen Dessert
Cannoli Icebox Cake
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Zest Frosting
MAKE AHEAD/FREEZER FRIENDLY
Bacon Spinach Gouda Quiche
Chocolate Cranberry Croissant Pudding
Carrot Ginger Soup
Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Asparagus Tomato Quiche
Guinness Pot Pie
QUICK AND EASY
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Tomato, Egg, and Prosciutto Tarts
Roasted Sesame Asparagus
Grilled Corn with Sweet and Spicy Butter
Herb Roasted Lamb Chops with Dijon-Rosemary Sauce
Spicy Pork Chops
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
WHEN YOU WANT TO IMPRESS
Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Bites
Roasted Sesame Asparagus
Garlic Salmon Pasta in a Spicy Cream Sauce
Standing Rib Roast
Herb Roasted Lamb Chops with Dijon-Rosemary Sauce
Decadent Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries
COMPANY’S COMING—NOW
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Sweet and Salty Nuts
Hummus
Parmesan or Italian Herbed Popcorn
Warm Goat Cheese and Roasted Cherry Tomato Dip
Skillet Cookie
TO SAY THANKS
Gratitude Bread
Almond Biscotti
Debbie’s Apple Butter
Blueberry Crumb Cake
White Chocolate Bark
Renelle’s Christmas Toffee
Chocolate Espresso Cookies
Homemade Teas
To my mother,
Rose “Connie” Adler (1922–2005),
who shared her love of food and cooking with me
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I’ve always been a passionate person. I’m passionate about faith, family, and food, but even I am awestruck that my love of cooking and eating would become part of my writing career. That said, no book is accomplished by one person; it takes more than a village, and in this case, it required the talents of multiple people from both coasts!
Sydny Miner assembled this entire project with great professionalism and efficiency, being certain that it always had my touch on it. Thank you, Sydny. It was an honor to work with you.
Jenna Bush reconstructed the family recipes I’d never bothered to write down. I handed her a list of ingredients with instructions like: “Add zucchini and tomato juice and don’t forget the garlic. Oh, and there’s bacon in there too.” Somehow Jenna managed to carefully reconstruct them into real recipes that make sense in every way.
Cyd McDowell and Courtney DeWet, our food and prop stylists—WOW!—food never looked so appealing after these two talented women worked their magic. (I need to mention that my table never looked that good, either.) All that beauty and eye appeal came to life through the camera lens of Tina Rupp.
Speaking of women with cameras, Stephanie Dyane is the photographer who took the photos of my children, grandchildren, and me. She had the patience of a saint, herding us all together. And I don’t want to forget Tim Archibald and his crew, who took the cover photo.
A huge note of appreciation to Shauna Summers, my editor from Penguin Random House. I am blessed to work with her. She somehow manages to bring out the best in me. Nor can I forget Theresa Park, my agent from Park Literary & Media. She has given me a special gift—her unfailing and continued belief in me—what a difference that has made in my life and career.
And last but never least, I want to give a shout out to Adele LaCombe, my daughter and CEO, as well as Ashley Hayes, my brand/marketing manager, both of whom worked tirelessly to keep me on task. I especially enjoyed going over my recipes with them, which spurred wonderful family memories and plenty of laughter.
I can say without reservation that a great deal of love, talent, and passion went into this project from everyone I’ve mentioned. Now it’s your turn to read, cook, and enjoy these recipes from my heart to yours.
BOOKS BY DEBBIE MACOMBER
Any Dream Will Do
If Not for You
A Girl’s Guide to Moving On
Last One Home
ROSE HARBOR INN
Sweet Tomorrows
Silver Linings
Love Letters
Rose Harbor in Bloom
The Inn at Rose Harbor
BLOSSOM STREET
Blossom Street Brides
Starting Now
CHRISTMAS NOVELS
Merry and Bright
Twelve Days of Christmas
Dashing Through the Snow
Mr. Miracle
Starry Night
Angels at the Table
For a complete list of books by Debbie Macomber, visit her website, debbiemacomber.com.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DEBBIE MACOMBER, the author of Any Dream Will Do, If Not for You, Sweet Tomorrows, A Girl’s Guide to Moving On, Last One Home, Silver Linings, Love Letters, Mr. Miracle, Blossom Street Brides, and Rose Harbor in Bloom, is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Thirteen of her novels have reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller lists, and five of her beloved Christmas novels have been hit movies on the Hallmark Channel, including Mrs. Miracle and Mr. Miracle. Hallmark Channel also produced the original series Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, based on Macomber’s Cedar Cove books. She has more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.
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