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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This recipe is suitable for breakfast or light lunch using leftover Easter Ham. Once you try it, you’ll be tempted to make it with a good quality cooked ham from the deli when leftovers are long gone! 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 cup chopped cooked ham or 2 slices other cooked ham 2 Tbsp.…
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It’s a Mexican Fiesta! Celebrating with #SundaySupper! In the early hours of September 16th, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest in the small town of Dolores, Guanajuato, rang the church bell to gather the townspeople. He called for the people of Mexico to rise up against the Spanish Crown, thus initiating Mexico’s War of…
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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I always wanted to have an all-out party with all the spooky decorations and lots of spooky food. Well – the party is here today! I always dress up as a witch every year. The kids are always surprised to see someone dressed up when I open the…
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How sweet and buttery can you get? I looked at a few recipes for old fashioned bread pudding, Ina’s version which was made with about 5 cups of half and half. I’m sure it’s delicious – maybe for a special occassion, but this bread pudding is for an everyday dessert. Don’t get me wrong, the…
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How sweet and buttery can you get? I looked at a few recipes for old fashioned bread pudding, Ina’s version which was made with about 5 cups of half and half. I’m sure it’s delicious – maybe for a special occassion, but this bread pudding is for an everyday dessert. Don’t get me wrong, the…
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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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Known by pastry chefs as beurre noisette (hazelnut butter), is what makes this Brown Butter Apple Tart so delicious. This custardy fall dessert works best with firm, tart apples. Be sure to begin the dough one day ahead. The crust recipe makes enough for two, freeze the second one airtight for up to three months,…
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This week #SundaySupper is taking us “back in the day” with Retro Recipes that we all grew up with. Do you remember your Mom making you English Muffin Pizzas? We had them alot growing up and it’s a great memory of mine. It was fun for us to create our own little pizzas. Does anyone…
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How sweet and buttery can you get? I looked at a few recipes for old fashioned bread pudding, Ina’s version which was made with about 5 cups of half and half. I’m sure it’s delicious – maybe for a special occassion, but this bread pudding is for an everyday dessert. Don’t get me wrong, the…
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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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How sweet and buttery can you get? I looked at a few recipes for old fashioned bread pudding, Ina’s version which was made with about 5 cups of half and half. I’m sure it’s delicious – maybe for a special occassion, but this bread pudding is for an everyday dessert. Don’t get me wrong, the…
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I never had much luck baking cakes from scratch. When I saw the ingredients in this recipe, I had to have another go at it. This WAS a CRAZY COOKING CHALLENGE for me! Cocoa-Almond Coco Cake 3 cups cake flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp.…
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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I always wanted to have an all-out party with all the spooky decorations and lots of spooky food. Well – the party is here today! I always dress up as a witch every year. The kids are always surprised to see someone dressed up when I open the…
