Hey Amy!

Most of you will either host or attend a get together this holiday season.  Many will have family into their homes for a celebration.  I host an annual girls get together at my home and test all sorts of Hey Amy! recipes on my girl friends. On top of everything else that is happening during [...]

It’s tree trimming time in many homes!  I love getting all the decorations out of the garage and opening each plastic bin one by one, discovering all the things I forgot I had.  It’s a lovely journey in my mind and heart that I enjoy sharing stories with family and friends. The tree trimming and [...]

It’s bitter cold outside in some parts of the country so what better way to celebrate the air of the season than by making these delicious cookies.  Your kids or neighbors kids can help you make them–they are that easy!  No baking!  The snack size also makes them practically guilt free. I also love putting [...]

My Grandma Jo always had both turkey and ham for holiday meals.  We had a big family (5 children, each with their own family) so she prepared almost more than we needed.  This recipe reminds me of the flavor of Grandma Jo’s ham.  It’s a nice combination of sweet and savory. Ingredients: 7 to 8 [...]

Shared recipes from Mom are the best.  She sent this last week thinking it would be great for the season.  She was not wrong.  It’s a delicious alternative to mashed at the holiday table. Ingredients: 1 lb. sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 ” cubes 1 1/2 lb.  white new potatoes, cut and [...]

Chicken or turkey pot pie is most likely the single greatest comfort food ever created.  The rich filling coupled with a nice flaky crust warms the coldest of days.  It’s the perfect meal to come inside to after you have shoveled the sidewalk or driveway.  It also works for the big holiday meal.  This is [...]

As much as I love traditional turkey with stuffing (or dressing, depending on your region of the country), some years I try to get creative with my turkey.  One year I made individual turkey pot pies for my guests.  Another year we had turkey pizza.  Throughout the next few weeks, I hope to share some [...]