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Praline Pecan Brownie After making these as part of my early morning baking ritual I am under strict orders not to bake delicious smelling goodies in the middle of the night. According to Michael the scent of baked goods and especially chocolate f (read full article)
It's been quite a week. My first contribution last week for Karin's "Feeding the Homeless" project went over great. She reported that the Sugar Donut Muffins were a big hit and went fast. I'm so pleased that the people she served in the parks were a (read full article)
When most Americans think of pesto we tend to think of the green pesto or Pesto Genovese which is made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts and cheese. However, the different regions of Italy (and indeed many towns) have their own pesto recipes and (read full article)
William "Mid" Bannister 1920-1990 I mention Mama on here a good bit because she was the "cook" in the family. But, my father (or Daddy as he was known since we are Southern) could also find his way around the kitchen when need be. In fact, I (read full article)
Chocolate and peanut butter, is there any combination quite so delicious? I'm a great fan of this combination and Reese's Cups and Pieces remain among my all time favorite candy. In fact, give me Reese's Pieces at the movies and I'll be happy! Thes (read full article)
I honestly wasn't sure whether I was going to be baking something new before next week. Early on Thursday I made a huge batch of Sugar Donut Muffins to take over to Karin's so she could include them when she visits the parks this week on her mission (read full article)
I recently picked up a copy of The Amish Cook's Baking Book. I thought it might be interesting since they do a lot of traditional baking and cooking which interests me. Of course, in Abbeville, SC near where my sister lives there is a wonderful Menno (read full article)
Photo from Tucson Weekly by Will Ferguson Recently, Sugar Pies fan and friend Mari Herreras covered a story for the Tucson Weekly about a woman who feeds homeless people in two local parks. Karin Elliott is not affiliated with a church or other org (read full article)
As Michael eyed three cake layers cooling on the table he wanted to know if that was his "late" birthday cake. I distinctly recall asking if he wanted a cake and being told "no." Oh well, I guess he can claim it as his birthday cake. This delicious (read full article)
This was a foray into new cuisine in our house. I'd seen a recipe for couscous on Ina Garten's show several weeks ago and thought it looked like a very easy and unusual dish to try. So, the other day I bought some bulk couscous at Sunflower Market. (read full article)
When we were out shopping the other day I noticed some scrumptious looking lemon muffins in the bakery at Sunflower Market. Immediately, my lemon taste buds began to salivate. Luckily, I managed to resist the temptation to buy a box, but as I was con (read full article)
I don't usually do product endorsements or reviews here. However, recently I've received two coupons to try out Buitoni products for free. Several weeks ago we tried one of the refrigerated pasta dishes. We chose the Quattro Formaggi Angnoli which (read full article)
It's been many years since I visited Mary Mac's Tea Room in Atlanta. It's one of those places that are legendary in the South. While lots of folks from "away" know places like the Lady and Son's Restaurant (Paula Deen) in Savannah, Mary Mac's is not (read full article)
If you enjoy "Chinese" food then you'll love this rather easy recipe. It features a boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated in soy sauce, olive oil and Dijon mustard that is then given double duty as a sauce. Combined with a quick stir fry rice a (read full article)
This delicious coffee cake was featured in the Culinary Institute of America Cookbook. It's fairly easy to do and the results are quite delicious. What's even better is that this batter is very flexible. You can do this coffee cake in a Bundt pan, a (read full article)
If you've ever wanted cheesecake but didn't want to have to make a whole one then this is for you. Part cookie bar and part cheesecake, this dessert or snack is a real treat for both the chocoholic and cheesecake lover. Rather than pulling out spri (read full article)
This recipe is based on one from Ina Garten's TV show. I've changed it up a little bit but the basic cookie dough is pretty much the same. This creates a soft and chewy ginger cookie with lots of wonderful spice flavors. Ina's recipe calls for the (read full article)
This is one of those quick and easy dishes that tends to impress guests. You can really use whatever cheeses you like for this one. Classic combinations are Mozzarella and goat cheese but you could also use Parmigiano Reggiano, Feta, and even good ol (read full article)
A few nights ago I was slicing a bell pepper to saute and thought it would be nice to use some for stuffed peppers. I hadn't given it a lot of thought but finally decided to adapt a recipe I'd had for Indian Mashed Potatoes (Mash Aloo) to a stuffed b (read full article)
As I understand it, this little fruit cookie originated in Czechoslovakia and has become a staple at a festival in Texas which celebrates early Czech immigrants to the state. Regardless, it's a super easy treat to make with just four ingredients! Yo (read full article)
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