A combination of two morning favorites – pancakes and cinnamon rolls – I think I’m in love. If your feeling energetic, you can make your pancakes from scratch. This also requires Apple Pie Spice. If you don’t have any, you can make your own. Apple Pie Spice: 1/4 cup cinnamon 1 Tbsp. allspice…
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Some of the best pizza comes from coal-fired ovens. Until I build one in my back yard, we can get the same effect on the grill. We want a crust that’s crisp, smoky and slightly charred – my favorite way to have pizza. A few things to keep in mind – the dough needs to…
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What could be better than transforming chicken into a fried-favorite variation of crunchy coconut shrimp? Coat the tenders in coconut, fry and pair with a sweet and sassy sauce for a combination of sweet, spicy, cold and crispy. Make extra sauce – because they will be double dipping! For the sauce, combine: 1 cup Saucy…
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No need to brown the meat in this recipe. Instead, the meat is coated in a spicy crust that gives this goulash all its flavor. Hungarian Beef Goulash 2 lbs. beef stew meat, trimmed and cubed 2 tsp. caraway seeds 2 Tbsp. sweet or hot paprika (or a mixture of the two) 1/2 tsp. salt…
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Some of the best pizza comes from coal-fired ovens. Until I build one in my back yard, we can get the same effect on the grill. We want a crust that’s crisp, smoky and slightly charred – my favorite way to have pizza. A few things to keep in mind – the dough needs to…
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The following recipe for Blueberry Overload Muffins are extra-large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I doubled the recipe and filled jumbo muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized muffin. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 1/3 cup canola oil 1 egg…
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This chicken is very similar to a dish we order from our favorite Mexican Restaurant – Jose Tejas. Their version is very, very spicy. I had to tone down the rub mixture to my own taste. You really should cook these in a cast iron skillet to get the full blackened effect (and lots of…
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Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 8th, this year. “Fat Tuesday” is the last day of the carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday. When I think of New Orleans, I think of the famous beignets. I’ve never been to the French Quarter, but my sister went on a business trip…
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Ćwikła isn’t quite easy to pronounce so I’ve always just called it red beets, because that’s what is is. Buraki, in Polish simply means beetroots and this is a typical Polish condiment, served with roast or any kind of smoked meat or sausage. It is a must on the holiday table, regardless if it’s Christmas…
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This is one of those traditional Polish meals that has to be made in certain pots or pans. You know what I mean don’t you? Certain things HAVE to be cooked in certain pots. I think that’s part of why it tastes so good – but mostly because its tradition and cooked with love. There…
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If you are from New Jersey or New York you will love this recipe for “crumb buns”. We would get them every Sunday from the local bakery (now closed). 2 Tbsp. canola oil 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk…
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The following recipe for Blueberry Overload Muffins are extra-large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I doubled the recipe and filled jumbo muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized muffin. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 1/3 cup canola oil 1 egg…
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Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 8th, this year. “Fat Tuesday” is the last day of the carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday. When I think of New Orleans, I think of the famous beignets. I’ve never been to the French Quarter, but my sister went on a business trip…
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I tried these once at TGIFriday’s. I always wondered how they did this………….now you know! So here is the recipe for the Fried Mac and Cheese Balls. Hope you enjoy! Leftovers of your favorite Mac and Cheese 2 cups Italian Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs 1/2 tsp. each of: Paprika, chili powder, pepper, salt, sugar and…
