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Chai Banana Bread Plus Eggland’s Best Giveaway and Recipe Contest
Published on 2012-05-09 13:45:23
Banana bread bursting with warm spices and frosted with a tangy cream cheese frosting. I served this at my brunch sponsored by Eggland’s Best to announce their first ever recipe contest! Call... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Greek Frittata
Published on 2012-05-07 20:15:14
A colorful frittata seasoned with fresh dill and packed with eggs, breakfast sausage, roasted red peppers, spinach, tomatoes and feta cheese. Italian in origin, a frittata combines eggs with whatever... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Vegetable Enchiladas with Chile Gravy
Published on 2012-05-06 11:47:35
Bubbly enchiladas loaded with black beans, corn, spinach and cheese baked in a smoky chile gravy. For 11 years I lived a mere hour’s drive from the Mexican border. Sadly to say I didn’t... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Ricotta Pie
Published on 2012-05-03 20:04:26
A savory ricotta “pie” with eggs, sour cream and parmesan cheese topped with roasted Roma tomatoes. Calling this a pie is kind of deceptive. It’s more casserole than pie.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Baked Berry Cream Cheese French Toast
Published on 2012-05-02 18:54:51
A decadent french toast with a raspberry and blueberry cream cheese custard that you can assemble the night before so it’s oven-ready to go in the morning. To make it a little more special than... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Bloomin’ Onion Grilled Cheese
Published on 2012-04-30 19:50:41
In honor of national grilled cheese month Udi’s Gluten Free Foods tasked me with creating a unique grilled cheese sandwich. The grilled cheese sandwiches begin with Udi’s Gluten-free... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Published on 2012-04-28 16:29:34
Sweet zucchini cupcakes with chopped walnuts frosted with a delectable cream cheese frosting. Zucchini polka dots fleck the batter and practically disappear adding the perfect amount of moistness so... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Roasted Onion Gratin with Cheddar and Bacon
Published on 2012-04-26 15:34:55
Slow-roasted onions in a decadent sauce sprinkled with cheddar and bacon creates an unforgettable gratin. The moment I laid eyes on this beautiful creation it was crazy love. I wanted to high-tail it... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Spinach Linguine with Goat Cheese and Bacon
Published on 2012-04-24 18:56:30
Spinach linguine tossed with fresh baby spinach, roasted red peppers, garlic, bacon and goat cheese. The result of an intense craving for goat cheese and spinach pasta. I love when that happens. The... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Manchurian Roasted Cauliflower
Published on 2012-04-23 19:27:32
Roasted cauliflower tossed in a spicy, savory tomato sauce with a hint of vinegary sweetness. Typically the cauliflower would be battered and deep-fried first but given my recent obsession with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Chocolate Chip Walnut Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Published on 2012-04-22 16:58:28
Super fudgy brownies baked cupcake-style and topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. Pure and utter decadence. They have melted chocolate and chocolate chips in the batter along with a half ton... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Parmesan Crusted Bruschetta Chicken
Published on 2012-04-20 11:55:20
The Hellmann’s® Chicken Change-Up gives parents “easy recipes to turn every-night chicken into outrageously juicy mealtime favorites”. This is my last post in the Hellmann’s® series and features a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Roasted Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers
Published on 2012-04-17 13:48:43
Italian sausage, potatoes, bell peppers and onions oven-roasted with fresh rosemary in an olive oil and parmesan cheese dressing. Yes, I’m still on a roasting binge. No, the end is not near.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie
Published on 2012-04-15 18:56:31
Blueberry cream cheese pie is an unforgettable combination of cheesecake and blueberry pie. Wild Maine blueberries top a layer of sweetened cream cheese and sour cream over a flaky, butter crust.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Salmon Chowder
Published on 2012-04-13 20:13:13
A hearty salmon chowder with chunky potatoes, corn, roasted red peppers, carrots and celery spiked with dill, rosemary and parsley. Dill is one of my favorite herbs to use with salmon. They bring out... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Crunchy Tortilla Chicken with Avocado Salsa (Plus a Giveaway)
Published on 2012-04-11 18:53:00
The Hellmann’s® Chicken Change-Up gives parents “easy recipes to turn every-night chicken into outrageously juicy mealtime favorites”. This week’s Hellmann’s® recipe is for all the picky... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Double Chocolate Chip Walnut Oatmeal Cookies
Published on 2012-04-10 17:06:28
It’s no secret I have a serious sweet tooth. A sweet tooth that demands dessert every day. Plunk a plate of cookies down in front of me and my sweet tooth won’t even bat an eye. Cookies... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Lemon Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Published on 2012-04-07 18:50:45
A serious issue is unfolding right before my your eyes. One that involves roasting food. I. can’t. stop. Just like when I see fresh fruit and my mind immediately wanders through all the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Chinese Chicken Salad
Published on 2012-04-04 19:21:22
Chinese Chicken Salad is a flavorful mix of sweet and savory with a range of textures. Cucumbers, lettuce and cabbage give it a cool, crunchy bite that is in direct contrast to the tender pieces of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Chocolate Nutella Cookies
Published on 2012-04-03 18:24:38
Nutella. The simple concoction of chocolate and hazelnuts in the harmless looking jar. Dare to dip your spoon in only to find there’s no turning back. The trap is sprung. You find yourself with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Cinnamon Chile Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Published on 2012-04-01 18:36:06
Roasted potatoes are the quickest way to my heart. Roasted sweet potatoes with cinnamon? Marry me. Sweet and white potatoes get a big kick in the pants from a coating of warm spices – a mix of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Grandma’s Lemon Topped Cheesecake (A Tribute)
Published on 2012-03-28 10:52:32
I’m doing something a little different from the norm today and sharing a food video with you. A food video called Grandma’s Lemon Topped Cheesecake that brought back strong, sweet and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Banana Bread Scones and My Identity Crisis
Published on 2012-03-26 15:24:52
Mashing up bananas for bread I suddenly remembered these banana bread scones from theKitchn. Even though I had my heart set on banana bread an inner debate ensued over whether I should make the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Irish Soda Bread
Published on 2012-03-11 19:29:07
In the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day we devour Irish Soda Bread at an alarming rate in my house! Such a loved favorite it is I have to bake it myself to keep up with the demand. The... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Cheeseburger Soup
Published on 2012-03-08 20:51:06
Just when I thought I had run out of ideas for soup I saw some Guy on The Food Network eating Cheeseburger soup. Perfect. I come from a strong stock of burger lovers as well as soup lovers so it was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Banana Split Marshmallows (Marsh Madness)
Published on 2012-03-06 16:16:56
Marsh Madness is a blog tour celebrating the release of Shauna Sever’s book Marshmallow Madness. The book has a soft, puffy cover and oodles of unique marshmallow creations inspired by desserts... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Chopped Pear and Spinach Salad
Published on 2012-03-05 15:06:36
There’s something about a chopped salad I adore. A salad cut into a million little pieces so just about every single bite includes the sum of its parts. For that perfect bite. Best when... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Green Monster Soup
Published on 2012-03-03 20:31:58
Believe it or not I don’t eat chocolate cloud cookies bigger than my hand for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I don’t loll around all day with half-eaten jars of marshmallow fluff at my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Giant Chocolate Cloud Cookies
Published on 2012-03-01 20:42:00
To say eating one of these is a sure-fire way to cure any and all your chocolate cravings would be an understatement. Being over 3 inches in diameter and almost an inch tall, they’re bigger... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Cauliflower Bites with Cheddar Mustard Dipping Sauce (Saucy Mama Giveaway)
Published on 2012-02-28 19:08:56
When I heard Saucy Mama was looking for participants to compete in their Skinny Mama Cooking with Mustard contest I jumped at the chance. Being I’m a former mustard-hater-turned-lover who grew... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Fig Walnut Bran Muffins
Published on 2012-02-27 20:43:32
Hello there beautiful muffin! You’re looking mighty fine. It’s been a long time. Much too long. Remember way back when you and I saw each other at least once a week? Sometimes twice every... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing
Published on 2012-02-26 19:34:28
A fresh, thick and creamy buttermilk avocado dressing you can season any way your little heart desires! Create a flavor that suits your taste by using fresh lemon or lime and any mix of fresh herbs... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Roasted Greek Potatoes with Feta and Lemon
Published on 2012-02-24 18:30:47
Roasted potatoes have special charms you’d be hard-pressed to find in mashed or baked potatoes. No matter how hard you look. No matter how fond you are of them. Maybe, because of this, a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Southwest Chicken Soup
Published on 2012-02-22 14:41:50
A zesty Southwestern soup to jazz up your life. If not your life then your taste buds. Because maybe your life doesn’t need it but your taste buds? They always do. This hearty soup has a range... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Homemade Hostess Cupcakes
Published on 2012-02-20 20:15:32
A copycat Hostess cupcake recipe that you will fall madly in love with! Or that may cause someone to fall in love with you. It could go either way. Hearts will pitter-patter a little faster with the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Baked Ricotta Spaghetti
Published on 2012-02-19 12:16:43
Spaghetti was not made for baking. This I know. Winding and twirling around a fork, yes. Not smothering in ricotta and mozzarella then cramming it into a casserole pan destined for the oven. And... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Chorizo Chili
Published on 2012-02-17 11:34:20
Red kidney beans were once my nemesis. My picky 8-year old self saw them as ginormous, starchy, foul-tasting enemies to be avoided at all costs. My under developed taste buds found them so repelling... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Mediterranean Veggie Burgers with Lemon Caper Mayo
Published on 2012-02-15 19:27:36
Veggie burgers with cannellini beans, roasted red peppers, green olives, artichokes, feta cheese and fresh herbs with a bright-as-sunshine lemon caper mayo. I’ve been making a lot of veggie... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Marinated Steak Fajitas
Published on 2012-02-13 18:53:12
Sizzling fajitas made with strips of marinated steak, a trio of colorful peppers, onions and fresh cilantro tucked into warm flour tortillas. A Tex-Mex favorite. With fresh lime juice and spices like... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Published on 2012-02-11 21:13:20
You don’t have to be a hardcore peanut butter cup fanatic like me to enjoy this extremely decadent pie. It does help but as my family gently reminded me a sincere love is not required. (What?... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Shrimp Jambalaya
Published on 2012-02-08 18:44:39
One of the most fitting ways to celebrate Mardi Gras is with this hearty, bold-flavored specialty of New Orléans featuring shrimp and spicy sausage. A gradual layering of flavors starts with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
White Chocolate Cherry Cashew Cereal Bars
Published on 2012-02-06 21:06:00
Dried cherries, cashews, white chocolate, coconut flakes and multi-grain Cheerios come together to make these chewy bars that are held together with honey and egg whites. You can use any kind of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie (for a Pie Party)
Published on 2011-07-05 12:52:00
I inwardly cringe every time I see a recipe for a baked strawberry dessert. Being that strawberry season is in session, that can add up to a lot of cringing.While my fellow bloggers are raving over their strawberry desserts, I'm screaming like a bans
Blueberry Belgian Waffles with Candied Brown Sugar Bacon
Published on 2011-07-03 13:03:00
Baby steps. Three days away from this site has left me feeling disconnected. From my blog. From food. From you. I falsely believed absence made the heart grow fonder. Instead, each passing day made it easier for me to stay away.I even wondered wh
White Chocolate Cherry Almond Sour Cream Scones
Published on 2011-06-29 19:06:00
...For a picnic! That's right, I eat scones when I picnic. Don't you?Does that make me a food snob?If so, I don't want to know. Louise of Months of Edible Celebrations is hosting an alphabetical virtual picnic!Want to see what everyone else is brin
Baked Three Cheese Lemon Pepper Pasta
Published on 2011-06-28 20:15:00
I have a new love in my life. You might know him.He goes by the name lemon pepper.Not the fake imposter. The one premixed in a plastic shaker at the market.I'm talking the real deal. As in fresh lemon meet my pepper mill.With lemon that lingers in ev
Joanne Chang's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Published on 2011-06-27 15:48:00
If you haven't heard of Joanne Chang or Flour Bakery then it's time to crawl out from whatever rock you've been living under! I was introduced to her by Bobby Flay, when they went head to head in a sticky bun showdown. A showdown that Bobby Flay g
Help Me "Reinvent a Classic" French Fry with Alexia Foods!
Published on 2011-06-25 12:08:00
I'm so excited! And I just can't hide it...anymore. Alexia Foods has invited me and 20 other bloggers to create our very own one-of-a-kind french fry flavor!I'll be testing my ideas in a month-long challenge and asking for your input.Yes, I get to
Blueberry and Corn Salad, Salsa and Relish
Published on 2011-06-23 19:17:00
Blueberries and corn.An unlikely combination you don't often see together and your first clue this might not be your everyday salad.Would you believe me if I said the combination is full of potential?One salad. Three possibilities.Grilled corn, tom
Crunchy Baked Onion Rings and Chipotle Ketchup
Published on 2011-06-22 12:00:00
I have a pet peeve begging to be shared.I hate biting into an onion ring where the breading pulls away from the onion, leaving me with a limp, stringy...thing. What do you do with that? Do you eat it anyways? Not in my world.In my world a poorly cons
Homemade Grape Jam (Small Batch)
Published on 2011-06-20 19:02:29
Jam is to peanut butter what the sun is to the sky. It's the fizz in your soda pop. The ying in the yang. You can't have one without the other. It's just not right. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever see myself making my own jam. Wasn't tha
Cherry Clafoutis
Published on 2011-06-20 18:57:01
Never before have I anticipated cherry season quite like this year. Lusting after cherries for weeks, my eyes peeled for their distinct color each time I step foot in a market, only to have my hopes dashed to the ground again and again. Unti
Cherry Clafoutis
Published on 2011-06-20 18:54:00
Never before have I anticipated cherry season quite like this year. Lusting after cherries for weeks, my eyes peeled for their distinct color each time I step foot in a market, only to have my hopes dashed to the ground again and again. Until
Falafel with Tzatziki and Skillet Flatbread
Published on 2011-06-19 13:20:11
Falafel nestled in warm flatbreads, fresh from the pan, then smothered with tzatziki sauce. Simply put, the best meal on Earth. I do not lie. Falafel are deep fried delights made of chickpeas. With a crunchy crust and soft insides, there are no word
Homemade Grape Jam (Small Batch)
Published on 2011-06-19 13:11:00
Jam is to peanut butter what the sun is to the sky.It's the fizz in your soda pop.The ying in the yang.You can't have one without the other. It's just not right.Never in my wildest dreams did I ever see myself making my own jam. Wasn't that for fa
Creamy Baked Chicken Curry with Pasta and Broccoli
Published on 2011-06-19 09:31:27
Do you ever get a recipe idea and have to make it immediately or risk bursting with impatience? That's me. All the time. I have issues. Curry is kind of a brand new spice for me. I've only been using it for a short span of time. Just long enough to
Blueberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese Baby Galettes
Published on 2011-06-17 21:23:00
Feast your eyes on these charming little cream cheese, blueberry and rhubarb baby galettes! Then, brace yourself for a wild confession... I was a rhubarb virgin. I could think of no better introduction to this mysterious fruit than to surround
Falafel with Tzatziki and Skillet Flatbread
Published on 2011-06-17 19:07:00
Falafel nestled in warm flatbreads, fresh from the pan, then smothered with tzatziki sauce. Simply put, the best meal on Earth. I do not lie.Falafel are deep fried delights made of chickpeas. With a crunchy crust and soft insides, there are no words
Pasta Salad with Feta, Capers and Chickpeas
Published on 2011-06-16 12:52:34
A pasta salad full of all that is right in this world! With feta cheese, chickpeas, capers, roasted red peppers, zucchini, fresh herbs and a light and lemony dressing...this one is for the haters. You know who you are. When you hear pasta salad yo
Pasta Salad with Feta, Capers and Chickpeas
Published on 2011-06-16 12:52:34
A pasta salad full of all that is right in this world! With feta cheese, chickpeas, capers, roasted red peppers, zucchini, fresh herbs and a light and lemony dressing...this one is for the haters. You know who you are. When you hear pasta salad yo
Blueberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese Baby Galettes
Published on 2011-06-16 12:14:53
Feast your eyes on these charming little cream cheese, blueberry and rhubarb baby galettes! Then, brace yourself for a wild confession... I was a rhubarb virgin. I could think of no better introduction to this mysterious fruit than to surround
Blueberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese Baby Galettes
Published on 2011-06-16 12:14:00
Feast your eyes on these charming little cream cheese, blueberry and rhubarb baby galettes! Then, brace yourself for a wild confession...I was a rhubarb virgin. I could think of no better introduction to this mysterious fruit than to surround it w
Creamy Baked Chicken Curry with Pasta and Broccoli
Published on 2011-06-14 20:58:50
Do you ever get a recipe idea and have to make it immediately or risk bursting with impatience? That's me. All the time. I have issues. Curry is kind of a brand new spice for me. I've only been using it for a short span of time. Just long enough to
Pasta Salad with Feta, Capers and Chickpeas
Published on 2011-06-14 20:27:00
A pasta salad full of all that is right in this world! With feta cheese, chickpeas, capers, roasted red peppers, zucchini, fresh herbs and a light and lemony dressing...this one is for the haters. You know who you are. When you hear pasta salad yo
Zucchini and Lime Olive Oil Scones with Sour Cream Glaze
Published on 2011-06-13 13:29:52
Lightly sweet, soft scones speckled with zucchini shreds and tangy lime are a pure, delicious joy to eat. The addition of olive oil gives them a tender crumb and a light texture that melts in your mouth. Since scones err on the dry and crumbly side
Zucchini and Lime Olive Oil Scones with Sour Cream Glaze
Published on 2011-06-13 13:29:52
Lightly sweet, soft scones speckled with zucchini shreds and tangy lime are a pure, delicious joy to eat. The addition of olive oil gives them a tender crumb and a light texture that melts in your mouth. Since scones err on the dry and crumbly side
Creamy Baked Chicken Curry with Pasta and Broccoli
Published on 2011-06-13 13:27:00
Do you ever get a recipe idea and have to make it immediately or risk bursting with impatience?That's me. All the time. I have issues.Curry is kind of a brand new spice for me. I've only been using it for a short span of time. Just long enough to rea
Rocky Road Graham Cracker Candy Bark
Published on 2011-06-11 20:01:00
Bark candy is made from melted chocolate with toppings mixed in or scattered over top. Think of it as candy bars gone wild. After the chocolate sets it's broken up into irregular pieces and has a rustic, homemade look to it that I love. These s
Rocky Road Graham Cracker Candy Bark
Published on 2011-06-11 20:01:00
Bark candy is made from melted chocolate with toppings mixed in or scattered over top. Think of it as candy bars gone wild. After the chocolate sets it's broken up into irregular pieces and has a rustic, homemade look to it that I love. These s
Blueberry Tea Cake
Published on 2011-06-11 18:26:24
A lightly sweet tea cake enriched with the all the wholesome goodness of blueberries. This fruity cake has a crumbly cinnamon sugar topping and a tender, sturdy crumb that is hard to resist. The blueberries stay suspended in the thick batter and l
Blueberry Tea Cake
Published on 2011-06-11 18:26:24
A lightly sweet tea cake enriched with the all the wholesome goodness of blueberries. This fruity cake has a crumbly cinnamon sugar topping and a tender, sturdy crumb that is hard to resist. The blueberries stay suspended in the thick batter a
Zucchini and Lime Olive Oil Scones with Sour Cream Glaze
Published on 2011-06-11 11:32:00
Lightly sweet, soft scones speckled with zucchini shreds and tangy lime are a pure, delicious joy to eat. The addition of olive oil gives them a tender crumb and a light texture that melts in your mouth.Since scones err on the dry and crumbly side bo
Italian American Cassata Cake
Published on 2011-06-11 10:51:50
One would think growing up in an Italian-American family that the cassata cake would of graced our dessert table as often as the dear cannoli, but it did not. I can't recall one time ever eating it and wasn't even sure what it was...a sad tale to t
Italian American Cassata Cake
Published on 2011-06-11 10:51:50
One would think growing up in an Italian-American family that the cassata cake would of graced our dessert table as often as the dear cannoli, but it did not. I can't recall one time ever eating it and wasn't even sure what it was...a sad tale to t
Manicotti Crepes
Published on 2011-06-10 15:54:41
Ricotta and mozzarella cheese are enveloped in light and tender crepes, dressed in homemade tomato sauce and baked to a molten-hot, bubbly finish that is, simply put, irresistible! The result is an incredibly creamy manicotti that melts in your mout
Peanut Butter Bread
Published on 2011-06-09 21:26:19
This recipe hardly needs an introduction. Especially if your a peanut butter connoisseur. Or even if you're just a peanut butter lover. It's a bread. Infused with copious amounts of peanut butter. That is all. Just joshin' -- I would never leave y
Rocky Road Graham Cracker Candy Bark
Published on 2011-06-09 21:13:00
Bark candy is made from melted chocolate with toppings mixed in or scattered over top. Think of it as candy bars gone wild. After the chocolate sets it's broken up into irregular pieces and has a rustic, homemade look to it that I love. These sta
Mini Meatballs in Spicy Red Pepper Sauce with Cannellini Beans and Penne
Published on 2011-06-08 20:31:48
Mini-sized meatballs in a zesty, vibrant red pepper sauce with cannellini beans and whole-grain penne pasta. Because sometimes even I, pasta lover that I am, get tired of traditional red sauce. This is a nice variation from the norm. And every bit as
Peanut Butter Bread
Published on 2011-06-08 20:20:00
This recipe hardly needs an introduction. Especially if your a peanut butter connoisseur. Or even if you're just a peanut butter lover. It's a bread. Infused with copious amounts of peanut butter. That is all.Just joshin' -- I would never leave you h
Mini Meatballs in Spicy Red Pepper Sauce with Cannellini Beans and Penne
Published on 2011-06-07 18:27:00
Mini-sized meatballs in a zesty, vibrant red pepper sauce with cannellini beans and whole-grain penne pasta. Because sometimes even I, pasta lover that I am, get tired of traditional red sauce. This is a nice variation from the norm. And every bit as
Blueberry Tea Cake
Published on 2011-06-06 18:54:00
A lightly sweet tea cake enriched with the all the wholesome goodness of blueberries. This fruity cake has a crumbly cinnamon sugar topping and a tender, sturdy crumb that is hard to resist. The blueberries stay suspended in the thick batter an
Manicotti Crepes
Published on 2011-06-05 18:55:00
Ricotta and mozzarella cheese are enveloped in light and tender crepes, dressed in homemade tomato sauce and baked to a molten-hot, bubbly finish that is, simply put, irresistible!The result is an incredibly creamy manicotti that melts in your mouth
Zucchini Banana Bread with Walnuts and Raisins
Published on 2011-06-04 18:27:00
Every bite of this wholesome bread is jam-packed with flavor that begins and ends with bananas! The zucchini fades into the background and banana takes front and center stage. Together they add incredible moistness and replace the fat that is usually
Easy Homemade Hamburger Rolls
Published on 2011-06-03 17:36:00
I'm obsessed with making my own hamburger and sandwich buns! Finding an acceptable bun to buy at the market has become impossible. With ingredient lists a mile long full of all kinds of unhealthy sugars I've given up. I don't understand why buns and
Zucchini, Chicken and Blueberry Salad
Published on 2011-06-02 18:37:00
This salad is all kinds of wonderful with it's unique mix of savory, sweet, sour and salty flavors.There's something to be said about a salad that hits on all these flavor points and has lots of different textures. I find them all the more satisfy
Double Chocolate Muffins (Chocolate Chocolate Chip)
Published on 2011-06-01 18:58:00
Every now and then I suffer from chocolate cravings. If you're a chocolate lover like me you can relate. This time was different. It wasn't just any chocolate craving. One where you can eat a piece of candy and be done with it.This was very sp
Meatloaf Wellington
Published on 2011-05-31 15:10:00
Want to take your old-fashioned, tired meatloaf to new heights? Dress it up in a flaky, homemade pie crust! I promise you will never look at meatloaf in the same way again.Have I told you how much I love meatloaf? Well, I do. I love it for dinner. I
Cinnamon Raisin Bagel French Toast Bread Pudding
Published on 2011-05-28 17:54:00
A decadent bread pudding recipe with all the the warm, aromatic flavors of french toast like cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. But it doesn't stop there...What makes it extra special are the cinnamon raisin bagels. Baking them into an eggy custard tha
Oven Fried Zucchini Chips with Basil Dipping Sauce
Published on 2011-05-26 17:36:00
To make these 'chips' zucchini is cut into slices, dredged in milk and coated with a seasoned Parmesan and bread crumb mixture, then oven-fried to a lovely shade of golden brown. Crunchy on the outside and creamy in the middle, they are an excelle
Cream of Tomato Soup
Published on 2011-05-25 19:52:00
I was scared. Scared to make tomato soup. Scared it would taste like pasta sauce. A strong, incessant craving demanded I make it anyways. A craving that didn't care if I never made it before and hadn't eaten it in years. So I did what any hard-pre
Italian Cassata Cake
Published on 2011-05-24 15:56:00
One would think growing up in an Italian-American family that the cassata cake would of graced our dessert table as often as the dear cannoli, but it did not. I can't recall one time ever eating it and wasn't even sure what it was...a sad tale to t
Pasta with Artichoke Sauce, Spinach and Tomatoes
Published on 2011-05-23 13:47:00
This is the poster child for Spring vegetables with artichokes, baby spinach and grape tomatoes! It's similar to the popular artichoke and spinach dip that everyone seems to love, but not quite as indulgent.The creamy sauce is made by pureeing artich
King Arthur's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Published on 2011-05-20 14:51:00
Sometimes I search for a recipe on my own blog. Have you ever done that? One of the reasons I started blogging was to record all my recipes and have them in one place for easy accessibility. So many times I would go to remake a recipe and couldn't
Southwest Pasta Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
Published on 2011-05-18 15:44:00
A Southwest-style pasta salad packed with an explosion of bold and sassy flavors. Made with crispy corn, earthy black beans and grape tomatoes, a chili lime dressing brings all the flavors together. The spicy dressing starts with a base of olive o
Creamy Baked Penne with Chicken and Tomatoes
Published on 2011-05-17 12:28:00
A baked pasta dish that screams of homey comfort with its creamy bechamel sauce, tender pieces of white meat chicken and diced tomatoes. Chances are you have everything on hand to make it right now. Yes, this very minute. Everyone will love it, ev
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Published on 2011-05-15 14:46:00
I'm a latecomer to the roasted chickpea party! They took the blog world by storm a while back and I foolishly hesitated to make them. While everyone around me was gushing about how good they were I ignored their claims, even though I am a chickpea lo
Banana Coconut Cream Pie
Published on 2011-05-13 13:23:00
Because banana cream pie is made of only three things: crust, pastry cream and fresh bananas, they all need to be the very best they can possibly be when they come together.The crust, in my humble opinion, should add a pop of flavor to counterpoin
Roasted Chicken, New Potatoes and Pickled Jalapenos (Escabeche)
Published on 2011-05-11 11:56:00
Roasted chicken takes on a whole new life when baked in a zesty escabeche. It's an entirely new spin on the traditional roasting I'm familiar with. The Mexican escabeche is made of jalapenos that have been pickled with carrots and onions, a recent
Gnocchi, Sausage and Spinach Soup
Published on 2011-05-09 16:52:00
This is my favorite way to eat gnocchi; swimming in a basil-infused broth with bits of spicy sausage, roasted red peppers and fresh baby spinach leaves.I prefer eating my gnocchi in soup rather than on a plate smothered in sauce. Not because I don'
Coconut Pots de Crème (Baked Custard)
Published on 2011-05-08 13:46:00
I am enmeshed in a sinfully-delicious love affair with baked custard or as the French call them pots de crème (poh duh KREHM). A love affair I hope never ends. Every time I have a few leftover egg yolks on hand my mind wanders to these charming litt
Baked Paprika Chicken with Peppers and Onions
Published on 2011-05-06 19:13:00
Roasted chicken with paprika, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes is a soul food favorite. The recipe is from Bertha's Kitchen in North Charleston, a restaurant that has been dishing up Southern hospitality for over 25 years. The moment my eyes alig
Cincinnati Chili
Published on 2011-05-04 15:53:00
Cincinnati chili. My namesake. My mother ship. Packed full of cinnamon and warm spices like chili powder, cloves, allspice and nutmeg, it's served over spaghetti and topped with raw onion, cheddar cheese and kidney beans. It's a meal plus one ont
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Published on 2011-05-03 10:25:00
Delicately soft and tender lemon scones speckled with poppy seeds and covered in a tangy lemon glaze will send your heart aflutter. Thoroughly delicious with the tart lemon and sweet glaze competing for attention, their bright aroma and perky taste w
Chipotle Steak Tacos with Caramelized Onions
Published on 2011-05-02 11:12:00
Chipotle chiles and steak come together with caramelized onions to produce a soft taco with rave results. Spicy and hearty with pops of sweetness from the onion, they offer a balance of flavor that is perfect for each other.Chipotle chiles in adobo
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cereal Bars
Published on 2011-04-29 21:15:00
These cereal bars transform boring puffed wheat cereal into something deliciously snackable. Aside from toasting the cereal for a quick five minutes they require no baking. Peanut butter, jelly and honey are combined and melted to form the 'glue' tha
Chocolate Cupcakes with 7-minute Marshmallow Frosting
Published on 2011-04-27 16:10:00
Chocolate cupcakes are topped with a sticky-sweet marshmallow frosting for a tempting and irresistible treat. Light and fluffy, like miniature clouds, they will go far in curing your chocolate or sweets craving!The cupcakes are easy to make
Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Published on 2011-04-26 12:20:00
Oregano and thyme-seasoned tomatoes form the base of this dish swimming with a sea of succulent shrimp and briny hunks of feta cheese. The trio is a glorious melding of strong, distinct flavors being salty, savory and sometimes sweet.Tomatoes with on
Roasted Fennel, Zucchini and Tomato Pasta with Herbs de Provence
Published on 2011-04-25 10:24:00
Slow-roasted fennel, grape tomatoes, onion, black olives and zucchini seasoned generously with Herbs de Provence and tossed with pasta makes an effortless meal full of all sorts of deliciousness. Chewy, al dente pasta is the perfect vehicle for sh
Italian Easter Bread
Published on 2011-04-22 17:57:00
Italian Easter bread is a tradition in my house reaching back into my childhood. Almost as eagerly anticipated as the coveted candy-filled Easter basket, we would wake up and eat slices of it for breakfast smeared with soft, salted butter along with
Roasted New Potatoes and Asparagus
Published on 2011-04-20 20:00:00
When asparagus is roasted it's strong, earthy flavor becomes even more intense. That's why the mild flavor of new potatoes are the perfect counterpoint. The tender, pungent asparagus plays off their dense creaminess to create a balancing act betwe
English Muffin Toasting Bread
Published on 2011-04-19 10:58:00
English muffin toasting bread is full of holes, nooks and crannies just like english muffins! Best when toasted, it takes on the same chewy, crunchy deliciousness that they are known and loved for.Read more »
Curried Chickpea and Cauliflower Couscous
Published on 2011-04-18 12:10:00
Deliciously-hearty, curried, whole-grain couscous packed with all the goodness of chickpeas, cauliflower, spinach, golden raisins and almonds. I made it twice in as many days; the first I shared, the second I didn't. I greedily ate the lefto
Homemade Strawberry Jam (Small Batch)
Published on 2011-04-16 20:13:00
Fresh strawberry jam bursting with bright flavor is right at your fingertips with this small batch recipe that is as easy as cooking strawberries, lemon and sugar together in a saucepan. It takes all of a half an hour to make and doesn't require
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Published on 2011-04-14 20:19:00
I thought it only right I make a cupcake version of a pie after I waxed poetic about pies being the new cupcake. The only problem? It's a pie in name only. Boston cream pie is a delectable concoction of vanilla cake filled with pastry cream an
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Published on 2011-04-13 15:45:00
Even with spring vegetables beginning to show up in the market there is still an abundance of winter squash available in my neck of the woods. Being priced the lowest I've seen all winter, I couldn't resist bringing home a few. I'm going
Italian Meatloaf
Published on 2011-04-12 14:15:00
Meatloaf. Some hate it. Others love it. I'm of the latter. With my lifelong love affair I am always dreaming up new versions. Sometimes they work out and sometimes they don't. Sometimes when they don't work I make them over and over try
Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies with Maple Syrup Icing
Published on 2011-04-10 13:40:00
Old-fashioned cookies made with applesauce, oatmeal, cranberries or raisins and topped with a maple syrup icing. They are a cake-like cookie, soft and chewy with warm, inviting flavors like brown sugar and cinnamon.Read more »
Risotto, Pea and Sausage Soup
Published on 2011-04-09 16:44:00
A hearty main dish soup with sweet peas, arborio rice and hot Italian sausage. Rich, creamy and flavorful with a hint of sweetness and a touch of spiciness, this is a comforting soup that will satisfy on all levels.Read more »
Lemon Yogurt Sugar Muffins
Published on 2011-04-07 15:05:00
Deliciously soft and tender muffins crammed with lemon flavor and rolled in sugar while still warm. With two types of lemon, the zest and juice, the flavor is prominent in each and every bite. The crackly sugar coating offers the perfect balance t
Italian Meat Sauce and Pasta
Published on 2011-04-05 13:25:00
Meat sauce takes me right back to the days of my youth when this would grace our table all the time. It was one of my favorite meals. Then we stopped having it. For whatever reason, a once or twice a month occasion turned into a once a year event.
Roasted Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp
Published on 2011-04-04 11:16:00
I discovered a new way to prepare sweet and succulent shrimp! By roasting! The sweet flavor of the shrimp intensifies and renders soft, tender shrimp. Here the flavors of garlic, lemon and thyme all mingle together and are served over angel hair s
White Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars with Strawberry Frosting
Published on 2011-04-01 20:48:00
I don't know from whence or where these came, only that they are exceptionally sweet and charming little treats. I took a seemingly plain sugar cookie bar recipe and dressed it up with white chocolate and walnuts then covered it in a pretty, pink,
Lemon Honey Pots de Crème (Baked Custard)
Published on 2011-03-31 11:27:00
Pots de crème (poh duh KREHM) is French for baked custard. I love the sound of it. It does the dessert justice, more so than just calling them baked custard. It makes you feel like your eating something fancy and elegant. Because you are. Pots d
Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo with Fried Okra
Published on 2011-03-29 16:00:00
Everything I know about Gumbo I learned from John Besh in his book, My New Orleans. I hesitate to call it a cookbook even though it's packed with recipes. It reads like an autobiography with pages upon pages recounting the cultural traditions he w
Risotto Milanese (Saffron Risotto)
Published on 2011-03-27 19:15:00
Risotto Milanese is a deliciously rich and comforting dish centered around Italian rice seasoned with onion, saffron, Parmesan cheese, butter, white wine and copious amounts of chicken stock. Hot chicken stock infused with saffron threads is
Salted Peanut Fudge Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting
Published on 2011-03-25 08:55:00
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine biting into the most intensely chocolate brownie that your mind and taste buds can conjure up. Now open your eyes. Here they are! The fudge brownies of my your dreams. These are the fudgiest brownies to ever
Flatbread
Published on 2011-03-24 12:06:00
The possibilities for this versatile yeast dough flatbread are endless! Thin like a cracker or thick and soft for dipping; long or round; plain or with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, sea salt and parmesan; scattered with crumbled cheese and sliced veg
Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Penne Pasta
Published on 2011-03-23 11:47:00
A quick and easy penne pasta tossed in a rich and creamy sauce packed with the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. I can't help but love a recipe where the sauce can be made in the same time it takes the pasta to cook! Especially on a night
Corn Pudding with Green Chiles
Published on 2011-03-22 10:54:00
Corn pudding is this immensely comforting dish made of corn kernels, cornmeal, green chiles, sour cream, half & half, eggs and cheddar cheese. It's a cross between corn bread and a corn casserole with a crispy crust and soft, creamy middle.
Kasha Varnishkes
Published on 2011-03-20 13:24:00
Kasha Varnishkes is a Jewish specialty made with kasha, bowtie pasta and caramelized onions. When I picked a box of kasha off the shelf for the very first time I had no idea that it would lead me here. I was only looking to expand my horizons and
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting
Published on 2011-03-18 12:32:00
Lemon Cupcakes are a delightful mix of sweet and subtle tartness in a dense, moist cake topped with a light and fluffy lemon whipped cream frosting. Lemon completely takes over a vanilla cupcake so that every bite is full of zesty lemon flavor t
Tarragon Chicken and Sweet Pea Couscous
Published on 2011-03-17 11:36:00
Nigella Lawson calls this French bistro food. I call it extraordinarily delicious! The recipe is built around tarragon, it's mild and delicate flavor is the star of the show. Tarragon is often described as being licorice or anise flavored and whi
Nutella Pots de Crème
Published on 2011-03-16 11:48:00
The first time I tasted Nutella the sky opened up and a ray of enlightenment light beamed down upon me as I sat awestruck and mesmerized, eating spoon after spoon of my newfound chocolate hazelnut delight. Even though I grew up in an Italian-Amer
Pasta Puttanesca with Hot Sausage and Bocconcini
Published on 2011-03-15 11:30:00
Pasta Puttanesca has a dark and murky past! It's said to have origins with Italian "ladies of the night" who used the pungent aroma to lure men into their lair. The story goes on to say they were too busy to shop for fresh ingredients or
Irish Soda Bread
Published on 2011-03-14 12:12:00
Irish Soda Bread is a cinch to make and is a favorite in my house in the weeks leading up to St. Patrick's Day! The soda in the name comes from the baking soda that is used as a leavener in a simple quickbread batter made from whole wheat and w
(Cookie) Monster Cookies
Published on 2011-03-13 12:21:00
Monster cookies are an amalgam of oats, peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies with an assortment of nuts, candy and raisins thrown into the mix. All the stuff cookie monster's dream of. I wonder if the cute, fuzzy blue cookie monster inspired the
Crockpot Barbecue Pulled Pork Recipe
Published on 2011-03-11 12:55:00
I'm here today with an important public service announcement: you should buy a crock pot! If you already own one than dust it off and put it to work! Why am I suddenly 'tooting' the horn of crock pots everywhere? Because I'm convinced the crock po
Peanut Butter Sesame Noodles
Published on 2011-03-09 18:10:00
This is a cold noodle recipe with a spicy, Asian-inspired peanut butter sauce. It may sound wierd if you've never had anything like it before, but only takes a minute to get used to! If you're anything like me you may find yourself not only loving
Mardi Gras King Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
Published on 2011-03-07 15:39:00
It wouldn't be Mardi Gras without a King Cake or two ten! King cakes commemorate the Epiphany, a celebration of the Wise Men's discovery of baby Jesus. A small plastic baby is tucked inside the cake, bringing the finder good luck and the task of sup
Index of Squash Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 16:52:00
Acorn Squash w/ Sesame Parsley Sauce Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash w/ Fried Eggs Butternut Squash Baked Ziti Corn, Tomato and Zucchini Soup w/ Basil Italian-style Goulash Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Lemon Ricotta Penne w/ Yellow Squash Pumpkin C
Index of Soup Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 16:33:00
Baked Potato Soup Black Bean Soup Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup Cabbage, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup Cantaloupe and Coconut Milk Soup Cauliflower, Romano and Garlic Soup Chicken Florentine Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup Chickpea and Fettucine S
Index of Side Dish Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 16:01:00
Acorn Squash with Sesame Parsley Sauce Apple Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Baked Brown Rice Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes Chicken Bowtie Pasta Salad Chickpea and Orzo Pasta Salad Cole Slaw Couscous Salad Crustle
Index of Sausage Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 15:09:00
Cabbage, Sausage and Bacon Noodles in Cheddar Sauce Caramelized Pepper and Sausage Pasta Cassoulet Chorizo and Potato Pan Pizza Greek Pasta with Sausage Hot Italian Sausage and Kale Ragu Pizza Pot Pies Roasted Cauliflower and Sausage Spaghetti Sa
Index of Salads and Salad Dressing Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 14:49:00
Asian Chicken Salad w/ Teriyaki Avocado Buttermilk Dressing Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Caesar Salad Dressing Caesar Salad Flank Steak Burgers Caesar Salad w/ Parmesan Chicken Chicken Bowtie Pasta Salad Chickpea and Albacore Tuna Salad Couscous Sal
Index of Potato Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 14:29:00
Apple Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Baked Potato Soup Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes w/ Bacon Cabbage, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup Chipotle Corn and Potato Chowder Chorizo and Potato Pan Pizza Gypsy Soup Hash Brown Brussels Sprouts Oven Fries Potat
Index of Pie Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 14:13:00
Apple Pie Banoffee Pie Black Bean and Corn Tortilla Pie Chili/Tamale Pie w/ Cheddar Cornbread Crust Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Cottage/Shepherd's Pie Crustless Cauliflower Quiche Deep Dish Chicken Pot Pie Ginger Peach Pie w/ Gingersnap Crust Make
Index of Pasta Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 13:55:00
Arugula and Feta Pasta Toss Baked Ravioli and Meat Sauce BLT Pasta: Bacon, Arugala, Tomatoes and Croutons Butternut Squash Baked Ziti Cabbage, Sausage, and Bacon Noodles in Cheddar Sauce Caramelized Eggplant Pasta Caramelized Pepper and Sausag
Index of Muffin Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 13:16:00
Apple Oat Muffins Banana Maple Walnut Muffins Banoffee Muffins: Toffee, Chocolate & Banana Cherry Chocolate Muffins Chocolate Chip Muffins Corn Muffins Espresso Coffee Cake Muffins Mexican Hot Chocolate Corn Muffins Peanut Butter & Jelly M
Index of Mexican and Tex-Mex Recipes
Published on 2011-03-06 12:52:00
Avocado Chicken Chile de Arbol Beef & Corn Enchiladas w/ Spinach Cream Sauce (Green Goddess Enchiladas) Black Bean Burgers Black Bean & Corn Tortilla Casserole/Pie Black Bean & Shrimp Chile Black Bean Soup Chi-Chi's Chimichangas w/ Me
Index of Cookie Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 18:48:00
Black & White Cookies Butterscotch Blondies Candy Bar Cookies Chocolate Bon Bons Chocolate Cherry Biscotti Cinnamon Butterscotch Bars Cranberry Bliss Bars Cranberry Nut Chocolate Chunk Cookies Cranberry White Chocolate Biscotti Lavender Vanill
Index of Chocolate Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 18:34:00
5-minute Microwave Cake in a Mug Berry Fudgy Brownies Cake Truffles & Cake Pops Chocolate Bon Bon Cookies Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes Chocolate Cherry Biscotti Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Chocolate Chip Muffins Chocolate Covered Apples Chocolate
Index of Chickpea (Garbanzo Beans) Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 18:05:00
Chickpea and Albacore Tuna Salad Chickpea and Fettucine Soup Chickpea and Orzo Pasta Salad Chickpea and Spinach Patties w/ Hummus & Feta Farinata Genovese (Liguran Chickpea Flatbread) Lemon Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad Mollie Katzen's Gypsy Soup
Index of Chicken Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 15:46:00
Artichoke Chicken Asian Chicken Salad w/ Teriyaki Bacon Pecan Crusted Chicken w/ Maple Honey Mustard Barbecue Chicken Cheddar Cornbread Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Basil Garlic Chicken Basil Garlic Chicken & Couscous Stuffed Peppers Chi-
Index of Cheesecake Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 14:19:00
Cheesecake w/ Cranberry Sauce Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Eggnog Cheesecake Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Index of Cauliflower Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 14:13:00
Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin Cauliflower, Romano & Garlic Soup Crustless Cauliflower Quiche Ricotta Cauliflower Cream Pasta w/ Toasted Garlic Bread Crumbs Roasted Cauliflower w/ Bacon, Garlic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower & Sausa
Index of Cake Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 12:40:00
5-minute Microwave Chocolate Cake in a Mug Apple Spice Cake Banana Spice Pecan Cupcakes Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) Cake Truffles & Cake Pops Caramel Apple Mini Cakes Caramel Cake (three layers) Carrot Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting Chocolate
Index of Burger Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 12:13:00
Arthur Avenue Burgers (Bobby Flay) Basil Burgers w/ Roasted Tomatoes Black Bean Burgers Black Bean Swiss Burgers with Barbecue Onions Caesar Salad Flank Steak Burgers Grilled Cheese Burgers Green Chile Cream Cheese Burger Salmon Sliders w/ Lemon Di
Index of Bread Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 12:02:00
Almond Apple Bread with Raisins and Walnuts Apple Eggnog Bread Pudding Barbecue Chicken Cheddar Cornbread Carrot Banana Bread Cheddar Green Chile Beer Bread Chocolate Sour Cream Tea Bread Focaccia Bread Italian Easter Bread NY Times No Knead Br
Index of Black Bean Recipes
Published on 2011-03-05 11:42:00
Black Bean Burgers Black Bean & Shrimp Chili Black Bean Swiss Burgers and Barbecue Onions Black Bean Soup Cabbage, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup South-of-the Border Taco Lasagna Southwest Black Bean Burgers w/ Guacamole Cream Spicy Black Bean
The Best Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe
Published on 2011-03-04 08:20:00
These are, without question, the most delicious chocolate chip muffins I have ever made. Or tasted. In my entire life. If you know me then you know I make a lot of muffins. I'll be returning to this one. Often. Leave it to King Arthur Flour. I kno
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Published on 2011-03-01 12:44:00
This crock pot chicken tortilla soup recipe is a cinch to throw together with fool-proof, outstanding results! Chicken breasts, corn, onion, green chiles, tomatoes, chicken broth, corn tortillas and seasonings are slow cooked for hours in a crock
Basil Garlic Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers
Published on 2011-02-27 18:44:00
I was inspired by the Basil Garlic Chicken breasts I posted earlier this week and made a second dish out of them. By combining them with whole-grain couscous, string beans and Parmesan cheese, they made a delicious stuffing for bell peppers. Whi
Pillsbury Bake-off Gift Pack (Giveaway)
Published on 2011-02-25 18:55:00
Calling all home cooks! Do you have a million dollar recipe idea? The 45th Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest is open for entries and one simple recipe idea could help you take home the dough! To get me in the mood for the contest Pillsbury through MyBl
Mini Caramel Apple Cakes
Published on 2011-02-24 20:58:00
This delectable caramel apple cake recipe is packed with a flavor duo that was meant to be. I'm convinced of it. Caramel and apples marry together so well it's obvious they can't get enough of each other. I'm more than happy to help them out whenever
Acorn Squash with Sesame Parsley Sauce
Published on 2011-02-23 10:18:00
Sweet, sunshine-y acorn squash is spiced up with a sweet and sassy sesame tahini sauce in this delicious side dish recipe. My deep love for squash has me searching high and low for unique recipes, this is one that I didn't have to think twice abou
Basil Garlic Chicken
Published on 2011-02-22 11:34:00
Chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy basil sauce with garlic and both dried and fresh basil. Seared then braised stove-top renders a juicy, succulent and fork-tender chicken that melts in your mouth. This is a fast, easy dish with dependable res
Jam-Filled Yellow Cupcakes with Fudge Frosting
Published on 2011-02-20 17:13:00
Pies are the New Cupcake Have you heard? Pies are the new 'it' dessert. Yes, it's true, the word on the street is cupcakes are on their way out. Part of me cried to hear the news and another, secret part of me, silently cheered. While I love a cup
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Published on 2011-02-18 14:51:00
Sometimes, just sometimes, one must throw all caution to the wind and eat with reckless and wild abandon, purely for the joy of eating. This, my friends, is one such time. This vibrant green salad is full of complementing textures with fresh spin
Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes with Bacon
Published on 2011-02-17 12:46:15
Large russet potatoes are baked until tender and then topped with an irresistible broccoli cheese sauce and crumbled pieces of smoky, salty bacon. The broccoli cheese sauce is exceptional eaten all on its own, and turns a boring baked potato into
White Chicken Chili
Published on 2011-02-15 18:42:00
White Chicken Chili is a warm and cozy combination of chicken, white beans, roasted red peppers and chile peppers swimming around in a sea of creamy chicken broth. The "white" in the name comes from the broth, which, unlike a more tradit
Double Chocolate Pots de Crème
Published on 2011-02-14 17:03:00
Pots de Crème are baked custards most often made with egg yolks, heavy cream and a small amount of sugar. They are unlike pudding, thicker and denser in texture and far richer in flavor. They are incredibly silky and super creamy. This version ha
How to Make a Chocolate Garnish
Published on 2011-02-13 14:42:00
With Valentine's Day on the horizon you may be looking for ways to gussy up your desserts and add a special finishing touch. These free-form chocolate garnishes allow a personalized message to be added to any dessert. They are ridiculously easy to ma
Banoffee Pie
Published on 2011-02-11 11:36:00
Banoffee Pie is a seductive British pie creation that combines sweet, sliced bananas with fresh whip cream and toffee sauce in a cookie crust. Essentially, it's banana cream pie kicked up a notch or two. The toffee sauce is the star - it's like li
Mini Meatball and Ravioli Soup
Published on 2011-02-10 11:42:00
Everything about this soup is mini, except the flavor! Packed with mini meatballs and bite-size cheese ravioli that are the perfect size for your soup spoon, it's brimming with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and fresh spinach. It's
Easy Sloppy Joes
Published on 2011-02-09 11:22:00
I grew up eating sloppy joes, a sandwich made by browning ground beef in a skillet and dumping a can of tomato-based 'Manwich' sauce over top, then plopping it onto soft hamburger buns. Nowadays those very same cans are laden with high fructose cor
Homemade Sandwich Rolls
Published on 2011-02-07 19:33:00
These rolls are terribly easy to make and render such outstanding results I don't see any reason to continue buying them. The benefits of having fresh, healthy bread are worth the little bit of hands on time these take to make. They're soft, yet d
Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin
Published on 2011-02-05 20:26:00
Broccoli and cauliflower florets are smothered in a cheesy, garlic sauce and then baked off for one of the most comforting side dishes I know of. A sprinkling of bread crumbs over top forms a golden brown, crunchy crust that seals in all that molt
S'mores Bread Pudding Bars
Published on 2011-02-03 14:11:00
S'mores is the most loved of all campfire treats and in my opinion, the best part of camping. Nothing compares to the fire-toasted marshmallow treat for comfort and heart-warming goodness. The sticky, caramelized marshmallow nestled between two gr
Shop Once, Give Twice: Shop Rite Gift Card Giveaway
Published on 2011-02-02 10:22:00
Every season can be the season of giving with ShopRite’s “Shop Once. Give Twice.” program. You can help local participating schools through Box Tops for Education and by donating to ShopRite’s Partners in Caring, a community-based, hunger fig
How to Make Tahini Paste
Published on 2011-01-31 19:26:00
Tahini paste is made from ground sesame seeds and is crucial for making dishes like hummus, baba ghanoush and halvah, a sweet treat that was always on our dessert table for holidays when I was growing up, right alongside the cannoli. The chocolate
Spinach and Cannellini Bean Dip with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Published on 2011-01-30 18:48:00
To fully appreciate this dip a true love for spinach is an absolute requirement. I'm talking Popeye here. I adapted the recipe from Giada and cut the recommended amount of spinach in half which still resulted in a very strong spinach flavor. The c
Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash with Fried Eggs
Published on 2011-01-28 20:29:00
This recipe is built around butter. Copious amounts of butter for which there is no substitute. Brown butter is an indulgence you must experience to understand and fully appreciate. Kind of nutty, with a deep, rich, savory flavor that's incredibly de
Berry Fudgy Brownies
Published on 2011-01-27 10:39:00
An incredibly rich and fudgy brownie with a deep chocolate flavor embellished with the tart flavor of cranberries. The tart berry makes the perfect counterpoint to a super sweet brownie and are an unexpected but lovely surprise. I used frozen, le
Black Bean Soup
Published on 2011-01-25 17:24:00
With soup season well underway I am taking every opportunity I can to conjure up a warming pot of soup. Given my meal of choice I'll pick soup nine times out of ten. For me, it's the most perfect meal. Nothing is more comforting or warming. I find
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Published on 2011-01-24 20:46:00
Crunchy, crispy corn tortillas are layered in a casserole with shredded chicken, red onion, cheese and a creamy green chile sauce then baked until hot and bubbly. Kind of like baked nachos, in the same deliciously satisfying kind of way. I love h
Nutella Banana Cinnamon Rolls
Published on 2011-01-23 17:13:00
With World Nutella Day just around the corner, it's only fitting that I and Christine, my co-conspirator in Dessert Wars, chose to honor the celebration by kicking off our first month's challenge with this chocolate hazelnut-kissed spread as the c
Easy Curry Corn Soup Recipe
Published on 2011-01-21 11:24:00
Sometimes I get a hankering for a hot bowl of soup for lunch and nothing but homemade will satisfy me. Only a quick and uncomplicated soup will do, one that can be ready in a half an hour. This curry corn soup fills the requirements nicely. It's f
Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna Sauce
Published on 2011-01-19 19:52:00
To fully enjoy this dish requires a love of tuna fish. Not just any tuna but canned tuna packed in olive oil. That's where the secret to success lies. Water packed tuna is too dry and bland. It's imperative that you use a good quality oil-packed w
Butter and Herb Cracker Crusted Baked Cod
Published on 2011-01-18 18:44:00
Flaky, mild-mannered cod fish is crusted with saltines, Dijon mustard, dill, parsley, butter and fresh lemon juice. Flavors that love cod! And cod loves right back. The fish is baked then flash broiled to render the seasoned topping crusty and gol
Lavender Vanilla Sugar Cookies
Published on 2011-01-17 16:24:00
If you find these Lavender Vanilla Sugar Cookies half as charming as I, you will be inspired to brew a pot of companion tea and relax the rest of the day as your worries slip away. Lavender infuses these soft, buttery cookies with a unique flavor and
Sour Cream Poppy Seed Milk-Braised Cabbage
Published on 2011-01-16 17:48:00
Here is further proof of my love for cabbage! Thinly-sliced green cabbage slowly simmered in milk until tender and soft is tossed in a super creamy sauce made of sour cream, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, thyme and Parmesan cheese. Tangy, salty and m
Beef and Corn Enchiladas with Spinach Cream Sauce
Published on 2011-01-14 10:49:00
Corn tortillas are filled with ground beef and corn, then smothered in a vibrant, green spinach sauce and baked until hot and bubbly. The filling is mildly spiced so as not to detract from the clean, sharp taste of the sauce, the true star of the
Chicken Florentine Soup
Published on 2011-01-12 17:20:00
Sometimes you hear a name and it just sounds good. Like music to the ears. Chicken Florentine is one of those names. Florentine relates to the city Florence in Italy and when referring to food it means the dish contains spinach (a bed of spinach).
Mexican Hot Chocolate Corn Muffins
Published on 2011-01-11 10:45:00
Mexican chocolate has a rich, full-bodied, complex flavor and contains sugar crystals, cinnamon and often times brown sugar, vanilla and chiles. It has a zingy flavor my Dad compares to cinnamon red hots. Even when melted, little specks of choc
Roasted Lemon Garlic Ginger Carrots
Published on 2011-01-09 19:18:00
Roasting carrots caramelizes their sugars so they take on a resemblance to sweet potatoes or butternut squash. The distinct, sharp flavor carrots are known for turns into something altogether different. Mild and sweet, but not overly so, they reta
Pumpkin Spice Bread
Published on 2011-01-08 19:10:00
This recipe comes from my nephew who brought two loaves over with him for Christmas. He baked the bread himself and told me I should take pictures for my blog! How cute is that? One bite of the moist, dense bread and there was no doubt in my min
Cranberry White Chocolate Biscotti
Published on 2011-01-06 21:04:00
Biscotti are long, hard Italian cookies that usually get dunked in coffee and sometimes wine before eating to soften them up. They get their distinctive crispiness from a double-baking process. They are formed into a log for the first baking, then
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs with Couscous
Published on 2011-01-05 21:17:00
One of the most intense cravings I've ever experienced was for these very meatballs! My taste buds cried out for a spice drenched meatball in a sweet sauce rife with dried fruit like cranberries and cherries. The craving was so specific tha
Cabbage, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
Published on 2011-01-04 16:35:00
A savory, sweet and spicy soup packed to the hilt with vegetables, beans and even a bit of fruit. Shredded cabbage adds body and texture to the broth of the soup and serves as a backdrop for sweet potatoes, black beans and apple. I know cabbage
Sweet Potato and Sausage Stuffing
Published on 2011-01-02 21:34:00
My Mom's sausage stuffing is renowned. If only in my own mind. It used to be a once a year happening (Thanksgiving) that I would start dreaming about the moment the last scrap of leftovers were eaten. Once a year wasn't nearly often enough to sati
Eggnog Cheesecake
Published on 2010-12-31 20:52:00
A chocolate graham crust is filled with a cinnamon and nutmeg spiced cream cheese filling spiked with eggnog. Extra creamy, this bakes up higher than your average cheesecake with a silky and luxurious texture that is just delicious with the chocol
Cuban-Style Black Bean and Rice Bowls
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