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Facts to Know About Cucumbers

Cucumbers are known for their nutritional value, refreshing taste, and high-water content. Botanically, it is a fruit, but we use it as a vegetable worldwide. Most of our meals contain…

Parmesan Baked Pork Chops

The golden and delicious parmesan baked pork chops have been my favorite since ever. There are so many versions me and my family have tried. But today will be sharing…

BBQ Wings Homemade Sauce

Want to enjoy a popular type of chicken wings recipe? Well, they are the favorite of every kid and even the adults. You cannot get enough of it and just…

Corn Casserole

Thinking of making something delicious and healthy for dinner? Try out this technique of corn casserole that will become your all-time favorite. It is easy to make and can be…

SPICY SOUTHERN CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

I consider chicken spaghetti casserole a comfort food! Bigmama, my grandmother, used to make this for us when I was growing up. Later, when I had a family of my…

Vanilla Dipped Gingersnap Cookies

I hope I am not overloading you with tons of cookie recipes lately, tis’ the season! Truth is I just love cookies. I enjoy baking, decorating and eating all kinds…

Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Cake

This cake. It’s probably a good thing that I don’t have a proper oven in my dorm because I’d totally give up on life and spend the rest of my days laying…

Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies

I've been busy baking, candy-making, testing and re-testing. I've been photographing, writing, editing, freaking out and panicking. I've been proud and thrilled when things turn out exceptionally and then completely…

Carnitas-Stuffed Baked Chicken

I’m about as predatory as they come, but I have a confession…as I was prepping the dish; I couldn’t help but feel a little guilty. I was washing and patting…

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie

Happy St. Patrick’s day everyone! St. Patrick’s Day for me is usually uneventful. It’s the day after my daughter’s birthday (and two days before my other daughter’s birthday) so I…

Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Pot Pie

Something about living by myself makes me want pizza. All the fracking time. And chocolate, too. But mostly pizza. And on a Saturday night, there’s no just no hope for…

Individual Apple Crisp with Miso Caramel

Skinny jeans. Smart phone over blackberry. The ice bucket challenge. Kale in everything. When it comes to trends and bandwagons, I’m usually one of the last people to hop on.…

DARK CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS

Oh my gosh, you guys. I’ve always liked eclairs, but have never really loved them. These Dark Chocolate Eclairs have completely converted me though! The light, airy shell is filled with a dark…

OLD FASHIONED PEACH COBBLER

I posted a fruit cobbler not too long ago and made a promise to my readers that I would make – and post – my own favorite, reliable, best ever Peach Cobbler…

SHEET PAN GARLIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

SHEET PAN GARLIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS I was never really a fan of Brussels Sprouts and I certainly never thought that I would be sharing a recipe for making them.…

Fried Green Tomatoes

This post has been a long time coming. I don't mean I made these a long time ago and am just now blogging them. No, I mean they have been…

SNICKERDOODLE SANDWICH COOKIES

Snickerdoodles are a favorite at our house. The soft chewy texture with cinnamon and sugar warm from the oven is crave-worthy. But add some fluffy marshmallow buttercream sandwiched between them…

Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Mint and chocolate are the flavors of the moment. And if you love thin mints, shamrock shakes and peppermint patties? Then these mint chocolate chip cupcakes are right up your…

Homemade biscuit cake

A layered dessert that although it is not prepared very easily, the pleasure that offers after you have tried the first piece will assure you that all your effort and…

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE COBBLER

I saved this recipe when I was trying to get better organized one day. That happens when I know what I’m looking for but can’t find it. Or maybe it’s…

No Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake

Well, other than the fact that I serve Mint on Thanksgiving… and will probably be serving Red Velvet on Christmas in preparation for Valentine’s Day. I guess that one kind…

Basic Sloppy Joe

I had my very first Sloppy Joe yesterday. I got the recipe from my father's friends in Texas. I want to thank you with this message, as it is probably…

How to make Toll House® Famous Fudge – Super Easy Recipe

Fudge is the #1 choice when it comes to sweet treats. No matter what kind of fudge I make, kids will eat it like it's the last piece of food…

Cherry Filled Crescent Rolls Recipe

The taste of these is exceptional! My children practically inhaled the first tray I made. I had a hard time rolling them up without the filling oozing, even with just…

Mounds Bars Recipe

So simple and tasty! Be creative and add almonds for Almond Joys or other, create your own favorite creation. I LOVE THE BARS MOUNDS YOU WILL GO CRAZY FOR THESE…

Turtle Candy With Pecans and Caramel

Ingredients Caramel no stress 1 3/4 cups of sugar1 cup of cream at 35% M.F.1/2 cup salted butter1 cup glucose or white corn syrup1/2 vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon (15…

Ultra crispy chicken KFC style

Bon, avant tout, je dois vous avouer que je n’ai jamais goûté au poulet du KFC Mais, d’après les commentaires laissés sur la recette originale, c’est exactement pareil et même…

Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake Recipe

Whether you're hosting guests over for a baby shower, kids' party, or birthday dinner, if you're in the mood for a surprise everyone will love, try these delicious bites! Your…

Easy Buckeye Recipe

Here is the chocolate-peanut butter direction we followed. It yielded between 2 and 3 dozen buckeyes (hard to tell with the sampling along the way).

Spinach and Feta Meatballs

This article said it best: “Meatballs are an inexpensive blank canvas” – I couldn’t agree more. I was brainstorming meatballs ideas ALL DAY on Friday… (I’m a very complex person.)…

Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet

I’ve had rhubarb sitting in my fridge for two weeks. There were so many things I wanted to do with it, but I’ve actually never made anything with rhubarb before.…

Pie Dough

Pie Dough Yield 1.75lbsEnough Dough for 2 -10 ” Pie Shells (Or 1 shell plus 1 top if you are covering your pie)AP Flour 2 3/4 c (356g)Sugar 1 Tablespoon…

Fresh Lemon Curd

Fresh Lemon CurdYield 3 cupsEggs room temperature 4Lg (200g)Yolks room temperature 4Lg (56g)Sugar 1 cup (200g)Lemon Juice 6 fl oz (3/4c)Lemon Zest from 1 lemonButter 1 Stick (112g) Mix Method:For this recipe you WILL…