Back in the day, there used to be a small Hot Dog drive-in called George’s that was just around the corner from the Elementary School I used to go to. It was a small place with tables outside. The buns were warm, the hot dogs were crispy and they had the best chili sauce! Walking…
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Easter Butter Lamb – Baranek Weikanocny The Easter Lamb bearing a Resurrection Banner – like marshmallow Peeps, the butter lamb is an Easter icon of Polish Tradition. Isn’t he cute? When I was growing up, I would be the one to make the lamb. I made it free form, by hand and most of them…
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One week until Thanksgiving and you still don’t have a dessert? We are not big fans of Pumpkin Pie, but give us some cheesecake or brownies and we are all set! This month’s IMPROV CHALLENGE has a new home over at Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker . Kristen has taken over the series so…
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I’ve got to be honest. I am not a football fan. I don’t understand it, can’t follow it and usually have no clue who is in the Super Bowl. But….ask me to cook for the big game and I’m there!~ Everyone loves pizza for a party. These little pepperoni puffs make a great appetizer. They…
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This week’s Sunday Supper is all about Dishes in Five Ingredients or less and is hosted by #SundaySupper Contributor Amber from Mama’s Blissful Bites. You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make something delicious! Some of the best meals come out of what is in the pantry and “what’s left in the fridge!” Did you…
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Easter Butter Lamb – Baranek Weikanocny The Easter Lamb bearing a Resurrection Banner – like marshmallow Peeps, the butter lamb is an Easter icon of Polish Tradition. Isn’t he cute? When I was growing up, I would be the one to make the lamb. I made it free form, by hand and most of them…
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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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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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You say gelato, I say Ice Cream. A rose by any other name etc. What is Gelato? Gelato has a lower butterfat content, and slightly less sugar, than most American ice creams. American ice cream is typically made from heavy cream, while Italian gelato is based on milk with egg yolks added for richness and…
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Fabulous Fall is almost here! Time for anything appley goodness! Like a warm, almost caramel baked apple! These apples are not overly-sweet and hold up well to baking. Let’s get on with it shall we? 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 5 Tbsp. butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup craisans 1/3 cup pecans,…
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I’ve got to be honest. I am not a football fan. I don’t understand it, can’t follow it and usually have no clue who is in the Super Bowl. But….ask me to cook for the big game and I’m there!~ Everyone loves pizza for a party. These little pepperoni puffs make a great appetizer. They…
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We are all very excited to have another chance to re-create some of Katie Workman’s recipes from The Mom 100 Cookbook for #SundaySupper! When I first got her book, the first thing I wanted to try was her One-Pot Arroz con Pollo. This is a great, filling meal with tender chicken and lots of great…
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New Jersey has more diners than any state in the nation and is considered “The Diner Capital” of the world! Go Jersey! On every diner dessert menu you will find rice pudding. A true old-fashioned homey dessert. Imagine a bowl of warm rice pudding topped with a crispy, caramel brulee topping! Let’s turn this into…
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Fresh strawberry topping is great to have on hand! Use it for topping ice cream sundaes, pancakes, cheesecake or add to your favorite milkshake! It takes only a few minutes to make! I bought a quart of beautiful strawberries and within a few days some fuzzies started to appear! One quart is not enough for…
