Celebrating Fourth of July with Family and Friends How do family and friends celebrate the Fourth of July? By pulling out all the stops to show their patriotism! We have some amazing recipes this week to spice up your Independence Day bash! Firecracker Salmon Rolls 1 tsp. canola oil (plus more for brushing dough) 1/2…
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Bang! is a trendy place in Denver, Colorado that was featured recently on Diners, Drive-in and Dives. This signature ketchup was served on top of homemade meatloaf. It’s in-between a ketchup and a BBQ sauce and very tasty. This would be amazing with sweet potato fries! This only makes about a pint, put you might…
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Granny Smith apples add sweetness to this savory beer-braised pork chop dinner. You can also substitute pears which would be just as delicious. This is an old recipe that’s marked “Yugoslavian Pork Chops”. 6 center cup pork chops, bone-in (3/4 to 1-inch thick) 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 Granny Smith…
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Sometimes I get carried away with my cooking ethic: Never throw any food away, and sometimes watching Food Network’s “Chopped” can come in handy and spark your imagination! This next recipe came about with what I had left in the fridge. Worthy of a holiday appetizer I’d say. 1 pkg. Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Dough…
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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,…
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If you think cookware would not make a great Christmas gift – think again? Regular viewers of the Food Network and avid cooks know that you need good cookware to properly prepare meals. Even newbies could use a good start. Visit http://www.foodnetworkstore.com/ to find great deals on Calphalon Skillet Sets – http://www.foodnetworkstore.com/s-89-Cookware.aspx. This cookware is…
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Hosting your first Thanksgiving feast? A menu of familiar dishes for which everyone will have expectations, plus the pressure of making a complicated meal in a timely manner, can make even the most experienced cook say “you take over”. Build Your Skills Gradually How do you think Grandma got so good at cooking Thanksgiving? Practice! If you’re just…
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Hello everyone! Happy Friday! I wanted to share with you a new addition to my blog – Beauty From your Kitchen! Everyone can enjoy a natural spa experience right in your own home with these homemade recipes. The ingredients are truly natural, taken from fresh products that have “scrubbing” qualities. Simple as ever, inexpensive, and…
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My assignment this month for the Secret Recipe Club is Hilary’s blog baking bad . In my opinion, she bakes rather ‘good’! Her recipe index is awesome! I chose to prepare the Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp. I always have some kind of shrimp for the holidays – usually shrimp cocktail, but this one caught my…
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Buffalo wings are sold everywhere these days. Sport bars, chain restaurants and most of them contain the same ingredients. Breaded or deep-fried wings and hot sauce. This one is a little different. The chicken is marinated as in a fried chicken-style marinade of buttermilk and keeps the white meat juicy and moist. It might take…
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This seems to be the week for Slow-Cookers. I really don’t use mine that often, but I’ve been seeing some really good recipes from my foodie buds. I’ve never tried anything with Jamaican Jerk seasonings, and this recipe uses alot. It’s a good idea to go through your spices every one in a while and…
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This is a great change of pace from a heavy cream sauce for pasta. I have been seriously watching my cholesterol intake for the past few months, and today I found out that my LDL level is down 26 points! You don’t need to take medication if you eat well! There are so many pasta…
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This recipe is a typical one with two rising periods. Most of this time it’s the yeast working and not you! 2 cups water 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 packet active dry yeast 1 Tablespoon salt 6 cups bread flour Toppings of your choice – I used “everything bagel” topping Proofing the Yeast: Pour the water,…
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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…
