I don’t know if this ever happens to you, but it seems like every time I make a recipe calling for a pie crust I don’t have time to make one or I can’t find one in the freezer. Sometimes … Continue reading
For years I made flavorless potato salad until I discovered this secret trick. Seasoning cooked potatoes with a vinegar marinade wakes up those bland potatoes making the flavors explode!Picnic Potato Salad3 pounds russet potatoes- washed, peeled, and cubed4 hard boiled … Continue reading
I never know what to do with bananas that get too ripe. Some people say to put them in the freezer and save them to make banana bread but you can only give away so much banana bread before people … Continue reading
One bite and I think you’ll agree that these cupcakes taste like orange sherbet push-ups. Every time I make them people say, “This tastes just like the push-ups I loved as a kid!”Orange Push-Ups Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream Icing Cupcake … Continue reading
For a light lunch try this deconstructed tuna salad. Containing tuna, fresh vegetables, and kalamata olives this salad has a variety of colors, flavors and textures. Ready in just 10 minutes, it is a healthy alternative to mayonnaise laden tuna … Continue reading
This recipe calls for bone in, skin on, chicken breasts that have delicious flavor and are very juicy. In the recipe I recommend using a thermometer to check for doneness because the weight of each breast can vary in the … Continue reading
Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Caramel Filling and Oreo Crust Crust 1 package Oreos with chocolate filling1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Process Oreos in a food processor fitted with a metal blade until finely crushed or place Oreos in a … Continue reading
Perfect on a cold winter’s night this comforting soup is creamy, cheesy and delicious. The cornbread croutons add a welcome crunch. I have often taken this soup to mothers of newborns who need a comforting touch after many sleepless nights. … Continue reading
No Italian meal at my house seems complete without cheesy bread. It is my go to recipe when we have spaghetti or lasagna. My favorite cheese to use is Monterey Jack because it melts well and stretches when you pull … Continue reading
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