This was a White Bread challenge for me. I’ve always wanted to learn how to make a good bread. Getting a nice, crusty loaf straight from the oven is not an easy task. I wanted to make an “everyday” bread that was easy to make since alot of us don’t have the time to be…
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As a member of The Daily Meal Culinary Content Network, each week the SWAT team gets an ingredient to cook. Usually it’s something simple like bacon or chicken breast. This week was Refrigerated Biscuit Dough. How many things can you make with biscuits? Here are a few more ideas! 6 things you Didn’t know you…
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Sometimes I want to make something in the slow cooker – when I finally decide, it’s a little too late for the 6 hour wait. So I turn to my trusty pressure cooker. You can make this recipe two ways. If you plan ahead, use the slow cooker – if you decide at the last…
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When I see a recipe for sweet and salty I just have to go for it. Four ingredients and you are in sweet and salty heaven! Cooking spray 35 to 40 saltine crackers 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (1-1/3 cups) Preheat oven to 425…
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When I see a recipe for sweet and salty I just have to go for it. Four ingredients and you are in sweet and salty heaven! Cooking spray 35 to 40 saltine crackers 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (1-1/3 cups) Preheat oven to 425…
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Who doesn’t love pub grub? Pub grub can go beyond the typical wings and fries. If I saw this on the menu – it would be the first thing I order. Onion & Ale Soup with Blue Cheese Croutons 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 lbs. sweet onions (about 3 medium) thinly sliced Kosher salt…
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Vodka-marmalade glaze turns this “creamsicle” cheesecake into a grown-up dessert. For the crust: 1-1/4 cups shortbread cookies crumbs (about 15 cookies) 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 2 pounds good-quality whole milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup orange marmalade (plus 1/2 cup for glaze) 1/3 cup all-purpose…
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New Jersey has more diners than any state in the nation and is considered “The Diner Capital” of the world! Go Jersey! On every diner dessert menu you will find rice pudding. A true old-fashioned homey dessert. Imagine a bowl of warm rice pudding topped with a crispy, caramel brulee topping! Let’s turn this into…
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This week’s Sunday Supper is all about Dishes in Five Ingredients or less and is hosted by #SundaySupper Contributor Amber from Mama’s Blissful Bites. You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make something delicious! Some of the best meals come out of what is in the pantry and “what’s left in the fridge!” Did you…
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It’s the start of a New Year – a time to reflect and compose our bucket lists! The first thing you will notice is that I decided to have someone do a blog design for me. It wasn’t huge on my bucket list, but something I have been wanting to do for some time now.…
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New Jersey has more diners than any state in the nation and is considered “The Diner Capital” of the world! Go Jersey! On every diner dessert menu you will find rice pudding. A true old-fashioned homey dessert. Imagine a bowl of warm rice pudding topped with a crispy, caramel brulee topping! Let’s turn this into…
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Everyone enjoys a good pasta salad during the summer months when veggies are at their peak. During the winter, tomatoes, especially, suffer from lack of taste, texture and flavor. This is a delicious, warm pasta salad made with chickpea pasta! If you love pasta (and who doesn’t) but are trying to watch your carbs or…
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I have been waiting to make this recipe ever since I visited Felidia’s in NYC for my birthday in June. We ordered a family style “tasting menu” and this was one of the pasta courses. We were teased with only two of these delicious ravioli simply served in a butter sauce. As soon as we…
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I’ve been buying alot of fruit lately, and no one is eating it. I bought a whole watermelon (not a huge one) and if I eat any more I’ll be floating down the street! Instead of a fruit salad, I came across this sherbert recipe. It’s super easy and no ice cream maker necessary! You…
