Deborah Vogts's Blog

Every year I serve a Christmas Eve Candlelight Dinner in our home. It’s a special way to spend this wondrous evening with family after a candlelight service at our church. See Dinner Ideas Here.

Christmas mornings have always been special at our house, usually beginning with an early church service. Our daughters are now married with families of their own, so our schedules have changed some, but I still try to offer Christmas Brunch, for whoever might pop in to join us after the service. See Christmas Brunch Ideas Here.

Once Thanksgiving arrives, I gear up for lots of holiday baking. Cookies, breads, cakes, and special desserts–many of which turn into food gifts for loved ones. I love the warm spices that scent the air–cinnamon, peppermint, nutmeg, and cloves. See my Favorite Christmas Baking Recipes Here.

Every Christmas I become a Cookie Elf when I bake a bunch of cookies and pack them up as gifts–leaving some in the freezer for our own enjoyment, of course. Browse my Favorite Christmas Cookies Here.

 Here are some Fall Entertaining Ideas at Country at Heart Recipes.

Stop by and view the many recipes you'll find on my Recipe Blog.

Oktoberfest - German Food

Favorite Apple Recipes

Cast Iron Recipe Ideas

Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

Time for Soup Recipes

and Italian Night Recipes

Fourth of July Menu Ideas

Summer Picnic Ideas

Summer Shrimp Boil

and Camping Menu Ideas

I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Here are a few Winter Entertaining Ideas for you to consider at Country at Heart Recipes.  I invite you to visit my recipe blog at the link above. While there, be sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter for even more recipes and a FREE download of my Holiday Entertaining Tips - Making a Charcuterie Board

Comfort Food Menu Ideas

Favorite Soup Recipes

Super Bowl Menu Party Ideas

 Chinese Dinner Menu Ideas

And last but not least - Favorite Valentine Chocolate Desserts

I am so ready for fall! I look forward to cooler days, falling leaves, and comfort food. Days when I don't feel guilty if I turn on my oven to bake a cake or a loaf of bread. 

September is the perfect time for entertaining, too. Here are a few of this month's Entertaining Ideas for you to consider at Country at Heart Recipes.  I invite you to visit my recipe blog at the link above. While there, be sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter for even more recipes and a FREE download of my first Baking Tip Sheet - Cookies 101. 

Labor Day Recipe Ideas

Host a Country Chuckwagon Dinner

Oktoberfest - German Food Ideas

Look for a new post on my favorite Cast Iron Recipe Ideas later this month. And until then, browse Cast Iron Recipe Here.

 Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes. 

Have a great weekend! 

Lemon Cake with Lemon Buttercream Frosting

Sourdough Cheddar Cheese Crackers

 Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.

Corn and Black Bean Salad

Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry

 Here are last week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.

Have a great week! 

Patriotic Popcorn Snack

Easy Homemade Playdough

 Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes. 

Have a great weekend! 

Corn and Black Bean Salad

Country Rice Cereal with Blueberries

 Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes.

Have a great weekend! 

Peanut Butter Treats

Venison Burgers with Fry Sauce