Have you ever gone to a really fabulous Italian restaurant and tried to recreate their spaghetti sauce? For years I would come home and make sauces that just didn’t taste the same. I finally realized the type of canned tomatoes … Continue reading
Beef Stew marydukecooks.com The flavor of this beef stew is what makes it stand out. Layers of flavor are developed in the stew by browning both meat and vegetables. The brown bits left in the bottom of the pan make … Continue reading
This is a soft sugar cookie with a thick icing. In this recipe cake flour is used in place of all-purpose flour making the cookies soft and tender. These beautiful and simply decorated cookies use a cookie scoop instead of … Continue reading
Many factors go into making the ultimate cinnamon roll. First, you want a cinnamon roll that is moist and won’t be rock hard the next day. The Japanese have solved this problem by using a Tanzhong. Tanzhong is a … Continue reading
As I peered through the window of the door I squinted, looking through the falling snow trying to see how many people were standing in line. It was 5 am in the morning, the day of Bag A Bargain’s garage … Continue reading
Who doesn’t like macaroni and cheese? From the time we were children until today, most of us love this comfort food. Macaroni and cheese is more than just food. There is an emotional connection between this dish and family memories. … Continue reading
1 ½ pounds chicken breasts 10 ½ ounces cream of celery soup 10 ½ ounces cream of chicken soup 8 ounces sour cream ½ cup unsalted butter, divided 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced celery ½ cup fresh Italian … Continue reading
Perfect for any family or holiday meal, these dinner rolls are soft and tender. Their golden color comes from butternut squash. Don’t worry, no peeling or cooking squash in this recipe. The shortcut is baby food! Make sure you buy … Continue reading
These spicy crackers go great with adult beverages. Be careful, they are habit forming! Firecrackers– makes 10 ½ cups 1 tablespoon Mexican hot chili powder 2 tablespoons red chili flakes ½ cup canola oil 1 ounce envelope ranch salad dressing … Continue reading
Apple, Cranberry, Feta and Toasted Pecan Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette 5 ounces baby spring mix Apple Cider Vinaigrette (recipe below) 1 gala apple, thinly sliced ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup pecan pieces, toasted … Continue reading
