Buy some bones!  Roasting beef bones intensifies the flavor and deep brown color of beef broth.  The broth takes 3 to 4 hours to simmer, but the V-8 soup takes about 5 minutes to prepare!  I never was a big fan of cilantro and rosemary, but I have to admit that this made a really…

This chunk of super-crisp iceberg lettuce bathed in creamy dressings, has been making a comeback at some famous restaurants and steakhouses these days.  Making your own fresh dressing takes no time at all with the help of a food processor. 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy 2…

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…

Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate! – Kozy Shack is hosting a 3 month celebration dedicated to enjoying the simple moments in life with delicious Kozy Shack pudding.  The Summer of Pudding kicks off with National Chocolate Pudding Day today! KOZY SHACK is hosting giveaways on their social channels all summer long!  Find out…

Packaged trail mix can be very expensive.  Make it yourself at less than half the cost!  Customize your trail mix!  Choose from nuts, dried fruits, sweets and seeds.  We all love snacking on this sweet and salty combination.  There are endless possibilities!  Add your favorite cereal, cheddar cheese crackers, cashews, almonds – whatever your heart…

Sunday Supper is on a Mission to Bring Back Sunday Supper Around the Family Table in every home. Join us every Sunday with great recipes and inspiration. #SundaySupper now trends almost every day of the week! Simple and Fresh Summer Recipes   We now have the best of both worlds!  Butter and Olive Oil – something…

I must confess that this is my favorite recipe for holiday cookies.  The original recipe…just changed slightly to satisfy my craving for salty/sweet.  With a crisp, buttery, cream cheese pastry and pecans coated in cinnamon caramel – touched with a hint of sea salt – these little pies are heaven sent.   Pastry: 1 cup…

Calling all cheese lovers!  Have you heard?  Everyone is going gaga for goat cheese!  Goat cheese is packed with calcium and protein, it’s easier to digest than cow’s milk and promotes totally gorgeous hair, skin and nails.  Goat cheese is far more than just for salads.  Joan of Arc® Goat Cheese is a full-flavored appetizer for…

The original New Orleans Muffaletta is made with their signature olive salad and bread made especially for this unique sandwich.  The bread in this recipe comes from “Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy”.  The bread is baked in a wood oven that is hard to replicate in the home kitchen.  Baking the breads in…

St. Louis Style pizza is a distinct style of pizza.  Super-thin, yeast-less crust cut into squares instead of wedges. The original pizza calls for Provolone and Monterey Jack I used the regular mozzarella here My main concern was the crust  Crispy, crunchy wafer-thin Second pie – the oven really needs to be hot! The Crust …

Besides the pink ribbon, there are other ways to raise awareness of cancer.  One of them is as “easy as pie” – literally. Chantal would like to encourage us all to Bake for a Cure!   We have the opportunity to work with Chantal Cookware for this fun #SundaySupper event.  The newest product from Chantal…

A twist on the classic Linzer Tarts! 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled completely 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup whole milk 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 large egg 1/8…

Oats for Dinner? Adding steel-cut oats to a smoky chili with chipotle peppers makes a quick, hearty and wholesome meal.  This chili is great for lunch time leftovers and is so quick to make!   Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup steel-cut oats 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce…

Halloween is so much fun for everyone!  Even if you don’t get dressed up this year, dress up your Halloween cupcakes with Flipz! Sweet and salty chocolate covered pretzels add a great crunch to holiday cupcakes. Choose your favorite cake mix, frosting and sprinkles.  Grab some Halloween cupcake liners and picks and some Flipz!  Use…