I met a lovely new friend at one of my Pampered Chef get-togethers who shared this amazing cheesecake recipe with me.  It’s light but very rich…whipped cream heaven! Crust:  1-1/4 graham cracker crumbs            4 Tbsp. melted butter            3 Tbsp. sugar Combine all ingredients and press into springform pan or 10″ tube pan.  Refrigerate…

The idea of cooking a cake upside down, is an old technique that started centuries ago when cakes were cooked in cast iron skillets.  The idea of the pineapple came soon after 1911 when one of the James Dole’s engineers had invented a machine to cut his pineapple into nice rings.  Soon the convenient and…

The idea of cooking a cake upside down, is an old technique that started centuries ago when cakes were cooked in cast iron skillets.  The idea of the pineapple came soon after 1911 when one of the James Dole’s engineers had invented a machine to cut his pineapple into nice rings.  Soon the convenient and…

With very few ingredients, you can make these impressive pastries!  June is Strawberry Shortcake Month and Driscoll’s Berries is kicking off this event with a recipe contest for the best Strawberry Shortcake! The Daily Meal – Culinary Content Network is teaming up with Driscoll’s Berries to find the best recipe for America’s favorite summer dessert!  I think we…

Here is a guilt-free way to enjoy the crunchy outside (and juicy inside) of a restaurant-style zucchini stick.  The recipe call for olive oil spray and egg substitute or egg whites for a healthier version, but I used 2 large eggs and extra-virgin olive oil.  Either way, they are addicting!  If you don’t make the…

Babka is  brioche-like yeast cake traditionally baked for Easter.  Babka comes from “baba or babci” meaning Grandmother.  This is my mother’s recipe.  Perfect in the morning just with butter and a hot cup of coffee. You will need: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1-1/4 cup scalded milk 2 pkgs. dry yeast 5 cups all…

This dish is a little unusual – but if you love the broth soaked croutons oozing with cheese in French Onion Soup or a crispy grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of rich chicken broth alongside, you are going to love this! 8 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade – which I recommend) 1 Tbsp. butter, softened…

I met a lovely new friend at one of my Pampered Chef get-togethers who shared this amazing cheesecake recipe with me.  It’s light but very rich…whipped cream heaven! Crust:  1-1/4 graham cracker crumbs            4 Tbsp. melted butter            3 Tbsp. sugar Combine all ingredients and press into springform pan or 10″ tube pan.  Refrigerate…

Here is a guilt-free way to enjoy the crunchy outside (and juicy inside) of a restaurant-style zucchini stick.  The recipe call for olive oil spray and egg substitute or egg whites for a healthier version, but I used 2 large eggs and extra-virgin olive oil.  Either way, they are addicting!  If you don’t make the…

I have been seeing Dr. Pepper popping up in lots of recipes lately!  Ribs, pulled pork – everyone is becoming a Pepper!  I found this recipe for BBQ sauce with Dr. Pepper and it is amazing!  It has all the sweet and savory qualities and a little smokiness from the chipotle.  Click here for Dr.…

Do you have memories of delicious, wholesome pudding from your childhood?  Did your Grandmother or your Mother make rice pudding?  Kozy Shack is the next best thing to Mom’s homemade pudding!   Kozy Shack® Pudding is pudding made right—made with simple, wholesome ingredients, so it’s simply delicious.    All three puddings are made with wholesome ingredients,…

With very few ingredients, you can make these impressive pastries!  June is Strawberry Shortcake Month and Driscoll’s Berries is kicking off this event with a recipe contest for the best Strawberry Shortcake! The Daily Meal – Culinary Content Network is teaming up with Driscoll’s Berries to find the best recipe for America’s favorite summer dessert!  I think we…

Here is a guilt-free way to enjoy the crunchy outside (and juicy inside) of a restaurant-style zucchini stick.  The recipe call for olive oil spray and egg substitute or egg whites for a healthier version, but I used 2 large eggs and extra-virgin olive oil.  Either way, they are addicting!  If you don’t make the…

Babka is  brioche-like yeast cake traditionally baked for Easter.  Babka comes from “baba or babci” meaning Grandmother.  This is my mother’s recipe.  Perfect in the morning just with butter and a hot cup of coffee. You will need: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1-1/4 cup scalded milk 2 pkgs. dry yeast 5 cups all…