Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I always wanted to have an all-out party with all the spooky decorations and lots of spooky food. Well – the party is here today! I always dress up as a witch every year. The kids are always surprised to see someone dressed up when I open the…
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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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I haven’t had Apple Butter in ages! Now that Fall is officially here, our tastes change to cook and bake with all the warm spices of Autumn. Here in Jersey, there is only one – just one Cracker Barrel Restaurant where you can get an Apple Butter fix any time of the day. The restaurant…
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The Polish Easter Babka celebrates the return of the egg to the diet after the Lenten Fast. Babka is always at the Easter Feast. This is a Babka of a completely different sort. Don’t be intimidated by the lengthy directions, I just wanted to make it as easy as possible!! Proofing Sponge 1/2 cup warm…
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This is a great make ahead salad that is terrific to serve to company or take to a potluck. It’s on my catering menu and it’s everyone’s favorite! You can add additional ingredients to suit your taste such as: slice ripe olives, zucchini, thinly sliced, chopped green pepper, etc. – make it your own! 1…
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It’s the start of a New Year – a time to reflect and compose our bucket lists! The first thing you will notice is that I decided to have someone do a blog design for me. It wasn’t huge on my bucket list, but something I have been wanting to do for some time now.…
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How sweet and buttery can you get? I looked at a few recipes for old fashioned bread pudding, Ina’s version which was made with about 5 cups of half and half. I’m sure it’s delicious – maybe for a special occassion, but this bread pudding is for an everyday dessert. Don’t get me wrong, the…
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An American, kid-friendly classic. There are hundreds of versions of this recipe, but this one is my favorite. 1-1/4 lbs. ground beef 1/2 cup grated carrots 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery (I substituted 1/2 tsp. celery seed) 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt 1/2 cup ketchup 1 15-ounce can whole tomatoes, pureed 1…
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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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Frittatas like this one are a popular main-course in the southern Italian region of Calabria. In America, ricotta is usually made from cow’s milk. I have never had the fresh ricotta of Italy which is made from sheep’s milk. I have made fresh ricotta and it’s super simple to make! Homemade Ricotta. Season with more…
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It’s the start of a New Year – a time to reflect and compose our bucket lists! The first thing you will notice is that I decided to have someone do a blog design for me. It wasn’t huge on my bucket list, but something I have been wanting to do for some time now.…
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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…
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Today’s reason to celebrate – National Ice Cream Day. Go eat some ice cream! It’s your civic duty! President Ronald Reagan declared July to be National Ice Cream Month and the 3rd Sunday of the month to be set aside for the eating of creamy frozen treats. Sprinkles or Jimmies? What do you call those…
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It’s the start of a New Year – a time to reflect and compose our bucket lists! The first thing you will notice is that I decided to have someone do a blog design for me. It wasn’t huge on my bucket list, but something I have been wanting to do for some time now.…
