Do you ever get tired of buying those expensive tiny little bottles of pure vanilla extract? I did. So I did some online searching and discovered just how easy and inexpensive it was to make large amounts of vanilla at home. I haven’t looked back since. It’s […]
I will admit it, I am a brown butter fanatic. Once I discovered this wonderful new way to use butter I was hooked. Ever since that first smell of the amazing nutty aroma and the almost caramel flavor of it in baked goods, I have bookmarked or tried […]
Here is a great recipe to start the New Year with. Homemade Yogurt that can either be made smooth and creamy or, with one extra step, into thick greek style yogurt. It is super healthy and full of that good bacteria that helps keep the digestive system working right, […]
This recipe was born out of much trial and error. I have been trying recipes for soft pretzels since before I even had a clue about bread making. All in an attempt to recreate my favorite mall pretzel at home. I had never found a recipe that even came […]
A chocolate cream puff shell filled with peanut butter pastry cream and topped with chocolate peanut butter ganache. Do I have to say much more? I came up with the idea for these when I was making several chocolate peanut butter deserts for my littlest daughter, who loves that combination. And […]
This is an amazing dip that can be thrown together in all of ten minutes! Although, I wouldn’t quite classify it as a dip, more of a topping. It is a wonderful combination of salty olive salad, salami and cheese -reminiscent of the classic muffuletta sandwich. I came across […]
Here is an exceptional way to make boneless chicken breast any night of the week. This dish is simple enough for a work night and special enough to feed guests. Seared chicken breasts with mushrooms in a creamy Marsala wine sauce with Gorgonzola cheese added- Yum! The cheese is […]
These little babies are amazing. Delicious AND you can make them ahead of time and freeze them. Every year, I host a Christmas Eve gathering for my family that includes a variety of appetizers, finger foods, and a big pot of seafood bisque. I have always found this challenging because, […]
Around Christmas time last year, I experimented with these cookies a lot. I baked a lot of different chocolate cookie dough to find the one I liked the best. I tried dipping them in white chocolate, all chocolate and half of each. The winner was the dough in this recipe […]
If it were up to my oldest son, every food would be on the family favorite list at our house. Most dinners he sits down and says, “ooh, my favorite”. He hasn’t met too many foods that he does not like. But this is truly a family favorite. This […]
I have had these cookies bookmarked for some time now and finally got around to making them. It seems my “wish list” of recipes to make is ever expanding and sometimes things get pushed to the wayside. I am ever so happy that these finally made it to the top […]
Once in a while, when our busy schedules align, a really close friend and I will get our families together for dinner. It ends up quite a large gathering with the 6 of us and the 5 of them. So we usually rack our brains for dinner ideas that are […]
Here is a quick easy mix that can replace those little taco seasoning packets. I have been trying to cut back on using seasoning packets due to the added preservatives and ingredients in them. Making your own mix can save money and also allow you to control the quality of […]
I wasn’t planning on posting today, but I made these little beauties and they are delicious. So I figured I would share them in time for Thanksgiving weekend. They are basically a pecan pie made with a shortbread crust. If you ask me, they are even better than pie because […]
These are one of the best cookies ever. One of my most requested cookies that I make. An abundance of sweet chocolate chips paired with the saltiness of the pretzels, a winning combination. What more is there to say about these cookies except, make them! I thought about putting […]
I don’t know about you but I LOVE soup. I am even guilty of making soup on a hot summer day (thank you air conditioning!). That being said, there is nothing as comforting as the smell of a large pot of soup simmering on the stove on a […]