With the frightful weather, everything snug and cosy had been higher on my priority list than smart dresses and fancy dates, but this week, I felt I needed a pinch of bravado again – at least in my kitchen. So out we ventured, leaving behind […]
Cooking
Profiteroles with Cream and Strawberries
Wow, it’s been a while – work has been keeping me busy. In the meantime, spring has come, and with it heaps of fresh berries ready to be devoured. Just like Pavlovas, choux pastry only feels complete when generously topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. […]
One Hour Dinner Rolls
I’d love to know what is better than FRESH, warm, dinner rolls. Really-what’s better. I like them more than actual DINNER. I could LIVE off of bread and butta, it’s the best. So whipping up an entire homemade batch of rolls in an hour is […]
Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Aren’t copycat recipes the best? Aren’t biscuits the best? These biscuits in particular are the easiest little creations to whip up. You basically dump the dry ingredients into one bowl, the wet ones into the other, combine them, plop them on a pan and bake for 12 minutes. POOF! Biscuits! […]
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ahhhh… the perfect game day recipe…Buffalo chicken dip. It just puts me in a good mood. I like dipping fresh celery into this creamy bowl buffalo goodness… and I always aim for chunks of bleu cheese to scoop up- this dip is FULL of those. […]
Mistakes Against Mac & Cheese: 5 Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
I’m not much of a musician, but I love mac and cheese so much that I’d write a song about it. Maybe that will be our next post, but today, we’re skipping the serenade and talking about something serious: Crimes Against Mac & Cheese, aka Mac […]
Almond Banana Smoothie
I just made this smoothie – Actually I’m drinking it while typing this post. It’s been a while since I made a Green Smoothie, notice how I left the green part out of the title (aka the spinach). I didn’t want to scare you away […]
Cinnamon & Orange Jam Linzer Cookies
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APPLE CAKE
I love making loaf cakes because they are simple to put together, taste great and the perfect size for my little family. I had some apples so I thought a fruit version would be splendid with a bit of cinnamon and of course its sublime […]
No-Bake Cinnamon Cereal Clusters
Question for ya. What are your favorite parts about a normal day? –(If by any chance you just said, “when the alarm goes off”, I have nothing more to say to you… )-I’m not exactly a morning person. But you know what I’ll wake for, […]
Bavarian Egg Rolls (Sauerkraut & Ground Beef)
The result is such a great dish with surprising flavors 🙂 No one would expect something Bavarian in their egg rolls and we all loved it!Served with some fried rice you have the best of two cultures 🙂Instead of gro
Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies
These cookies…. wow. Just, wow. We had a cookie contest last week at work, which was NOT to be taken lightly. Unfortunately I talked a big game before this contest, only to lose before it even started. My cookies were a bit of a disaster. They had […]
Chili Rellenos Casserole: Your Ultimate Guide
What Types of Cheese Work Best in a Chili Rellenos Casserole? When it comes to Chili Rellenos Casserole, cheese is a critical component. But which kind should you use? The Traditional Choices The traditional choices for this casserole are High-Quality Cheddar Cheese and Monterey Jack. […]
Classic Skillet Salisbury Steak
Make the most amazing homemade Salisbury Steak right in your skillet! These juicy beef patties smothered in rich mushroom gravy are pure comfort food magic. Better than any TV dinner version you’ve ever had! RESTAURANT-QUALITY COMFORT FOOD AT HOME There’s something special about transforming simple […]
Honey Baked Ham
Ingredients: 1/2 – cup pear, apple or apple harvest blend juice 1/2 – cup honey 3 1/2 – 5 pound ham (spiral cut smoked, fully cooked) 1/2 – cup firmly brown sugar mini hand held cooking torch 1/2 – cup orange juice Directions: Preheat the […]