Happy Halloween Everyone! I never thought of sharing my roasted pumpkin seeds recipe, I thought everyone did it the same way. Silly me, after seeing everyone’s great recipes for pumpkin seeds, I realized I am one of the few cooks who roast the seeds the lazy way! In most recipes, you either wash or boil [...]
Archive for October, 2009
Pecan Pie Bars
Friday, October 30th, 2009
This is the most delicious dessert. Its not too sweet, and filled with pecan goodness. Its a quick and easy dessert that could also be made with roasted walnuts. This recipe was sent to me by my friend Jim. Its an old recipe, that I have modified a bit. These pecan bars have the texture [...]
Keep It Clean: Which Goods You Should Wash Before Using
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
I am happy to introduce to you another great guest blogger, Allie Firestone. Allie blogs for Divine Caroline. Allie loves to bake and spend time with her dog. She is also a runner, which I deeply respect.
Some people throw everything in the washer immediately after they buy it. Others (ahem … me) prefer to live [...]
Homemade Mayonnaise with Olive Oil
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
This is a delicious homemade mayonnaise recipe. This was the first time that I had made mayonnaise from scratch. It was so fast, easy, and delicious. I will never go back to store bought mayonnaise. I had made a quick meal of hamburgers, and soon realized I was out of an essential condiment. I was [...]
The Elmo Red Velvet Cake
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
This is my son’s second birthday cake. It is the most delicious red velvet cake, filled with a cream cheese frosting, and then covered outside in a traditional buttercream frosting. I used a Wilton character pan for the Elmo face, and a 12 inch cake pan for the base. I used a hair/grass decorator tip [...]
Cookie Monster Cake
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
This is the first post that I started my food blog with. I wanted to repost it today, because yesterday was my little one’s second birthday. This was his first birthday cake. We had a traditional large first birthday party and lots of food and goodies at his party. This year was much more low [...]
White Chili
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Chili is my favorite dish to have on the first cool day of fall. This is a delicious white chili made with lots of green chilies and smoky cumin. It is very flavorful but contains little heat. This is a perfect chili for the little ones, and is a nice alternative for the traditional [...]
Roasted Pumpkin Pie and Giveaway
Monday, October 19th, 2009
Have you ever made a real homemade pumpkin pie? One with a homemade crust and an actual pumpkin? I hadn’t, I had only grew up with the typical pumpkin pie crust in the aluminum plate, and the famous pumpkin puree in a can. While this way makes a very tasty pumpkin pie, it in no [...]
Southern Fried Pork Chops
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
This is a delicious southern comfort food. Fried pork chops were a staple in my family when I was growing up, and continue to be a part of our regular family meals now. I like to use bone in chops for more flavor, but you can use boneless pork chops also. I use my southern [...]
Beef Stroganoff
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Beef Stroganoff is a very popular dish of Russian origin that has evolved into many different interpretations. It is a easy to prepare dish that is a classic comfort food. In this recipe, I have combined great flavor combination for a very tasty dish. Spicy paprika and Dijon mustard give the dish an extra flavor [...]
Spicy Orange Chicken
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Spicy orange chicken is one of my favorite Chinese takeouts. This is a light version full of flavor, but not full of sugar. Making your favorite Chinese takeout at home insures quality ingredients. There is less fat and sugar, and you can eat more without feeling guilty. For this recipe, I added ginger and garlic [...]
Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies
Sunday, October 11th, 2009
I am so happy to share with you all that I was invited to be a guest food blogger at ModCloth. ModCloth is an online store filled with retro indie design and vintage fashion. There you will find the most adorable pieces. On my guest blog piece, I shared this recipe for molasses cookies, [...]
Crockpot Apple Butter
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Apple butter is one of the most comforting, delicious treats for the fall. It is a great quick breakfast on a biscuit, English muffin, or toast. This apple butter is too easy to make. All you have to do is throw the ingredients into your crock pot and let it cook all day. This [...]
Eco-Friendly Laundry Soap
Friday, October 9th, 2009
I happy to introduce you to my newest guest blogger, Julieann Rose , of Divine Caroline. Julieann Rose is a writer, editor, and proofreader, who loves to spend time with her kids, eat good food, and write.
I wondered for the longest time about Oxy Clean I used it against my own what I call super [...]
Apple Pork Chops
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
I have been in the apple spirit this week. Applesauce and pork chops is a dish that I grew up on, and wanted to reinvent the pork and apple flavor in a new dish. I spotted some delicious apple cider at the supermarket, and decided it would be a wonderful marinate for savory pork chops. [...]
Apple Galette
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
This apple galette is an easy, delicious dessert that is very fast. A galette is a very forgiving free form tart. It is classic and elegant, comforting and rustic. Its a classic French country dessert. You get all the delicious parts of an apple pie, with none of the fuss. My favorite part of [...]
Apple Caraway Bread
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Apple bread is a quick and delicious baked good for fall. Quick breads are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. They also make wonderful gifts and are great for bake sales. Apples and caraway seeds are a perfect match in this bread, and a wonderful alternative to apple and cinnamon. For this recipe, I used [...]
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Yesterday, I was in the mood for my favorite bar food flavor, buffalo chicken anything. I love buffalo chicken salads, sandwiches, and of course wings. There is one restaurant that my husband and I go to, and he only orders the buffalo chicken sandwich. So I thought it was about time that I start making [...]
Country Fried Steak with Brown Gravy
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Country fried steak is one of my favorite comfort foods. My favorite way to prepare country fried steak is to salt and pepper the steaks, dredge them in flour, and then shallow fry them. You can also coat the steaks in an egg wash before dredging them in flour and deep fry them. I refer [...]
