Recipes

Apple Crisp

May 22, 2012

I know it’s not fall but it is never the wrong time of year for an apple crisp! It’s been raining like crazy here in Philadelphia and it’s unseasonably cool for late May.  This weather puts me in the mood for comfort food and nothing says comfort like a warm, apple dessert.  Warm apples tossed [...]

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A Serious Conversation about Brisket…

May 21, 2012

Let’s talk Texas brisket.  There are a million and one ways to serve a brisket so today I want to talk to you about your brisket options.  Very serious stuff. When you have a hankering for a brisket, first ask yourself, “How do I want to cook it?” Oven-Roasted Brisket If it’s winter, roasting a [...]

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Panera Mac & Cheese

May 18, 2012
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I wonder how many thousands of recipes there are for macaroni and cheese?  I also wonder if I will ever find one that I do NOT like?! Probably not.  Mac & cheese is one of those universal foods that everyone on the planet loves.  I’m always trying out new recipes and a couple of weeks [...]

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Tiramisu Bread with Espresso Spread

May 17, 2012
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My favorite dessert of all time is Tiramisu. It is probably my favorite dessert because it holds so many memories for me.  Back when I was fifteen and learning to drive, my dad and I would go for a Sunday afternoon drive and we would usually end up at La Madeleine for some dessert.  Dad [...]

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Ham & Cheese Pretzel Bites with Peach Mustard Dipping Sauce

May 15, 2012
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Hey Y’all!  Sorry I have been gone for a few days.  I’ve been extremely busy these days.  I woke up this morning and thought, “Oh my word.  I literally forgot about my blog!” So, I’m back online and I have a doozy of a recipe to share with you all today!  Ham and cheese pretzel [...]

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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

May 11, 2012
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Looking for a great Mother’s Day brunch meal? Well, look no further.  You HAVE to try these cinnamon roll pancakes.  These ain’t yo’ mamas ordinary pancakes (but yo’ mama will sure love ‘em!).  I’m talking SERIOUS comfort food for breakfast.  A combination of Apple Pie Spice and maple syrup in the pancake batter make these [...]

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Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies

May 10, 2012
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I know, I know… red velvet is usually a Christmas or Valentine’s treat.  But what says “I love you mom” better than a red cookie?  This Mother’s Day get your kids in the kitchen with you and stir up a batch of these Red Velvet Gooey Butter cookies. Kids will love this recipe because it [...]

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Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce Part 2- Chicken Parmesan

May 9, 2012
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Yesterday was the sauce.  Today is the DISH! When you think classic, Italian cooking, what do you think of?  I think about chicken parmesan which makes me think of my brother because it’s his favorite Italian dish so, this ones for you Benny boy! Chicken Parmesan can be fixed approximately 493 ways.  Approximately.  Everyone has [...]

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Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce- Part One

May 8, 2012
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Last week I made some homemade tomato basil marinara sauce.  I forgot how much I love HOMEMADE sauce! My marinara recipe makes quite a bit of sauce so I put it in jars and stuck them in the freezer, where they will last six months.  If you do freeze your sauce, make sure you use [...]

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Basil Lemon Ice

May 7, 2012
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There is nothing better than waking up on a Monday morning, stepping on the scale and seeing 3.5 lbs.- GONE!  Yes!  This portion control thing is working!  Instead of catching a case of the Monday’s I got a good dose of encouragement to KEEP ON, KEEPIN’ ON. There is nothing more refreshing than the taste [...]

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