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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)
Oh, how I wish I had a photo to share with you. We had dinner the other night -- pulled pork BBQ -- and it was delicious. My daughter, the BBQ sauce guru of the family, ate every bit and even licked the plate clean. Maybe I should have taken a pictur (read full article)
Ingredients 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon Greek se (read full article)
Ive made this on and off thru the years, they are pretty good. BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 8lbs. cucumbers2lbs. white onions1/2c. salt (I used coarse kosher salt)1 qt. white vinegar2c. sugar ( I used organic)2 tsp. celery seed2 tsp. turmeric1 (read full article)
Will this blog explode if I post one more chili recipe here? Probably. But that's a chance I'm willing to take. I've got a situation here.My fridge seems to be breeding poblano peppers. Like tribbles. Only greener and more tasty. I could swear (read full article)
Ingredients Spice Rub: 3 tablespoons ground paprika 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 rib pork chops, about 1 1/2-inches thick (12 ounces each) Sauce: 2 cups Ja (read full article)
Got this simple marshmallow recipe from Alton Brown. For this recipe you will need: 3 packages unflavored gelatin 1 cup ice cold water, divided 12 ounces granulated sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 (read full article)
First of all I wanted to say thank you for all of the wonderful thoughts and prayers you have sent our way during this difficult time. It has really meant a lot to us. We have been so busy lately with house and family issues that we haven’t re (read full article)
When life, or your brother, hands you a bushel of tomatoes: make tomato sauce ... from scratch!While slow-roasted is all the rage, sometimes there's no time for slow. Sometimes you need quick. I often need quick. Such was the case on Saturday nigh (read full article)
Now that I have chickens, I’ve been thinking how good Eggs Benedict would taste with hollandaise made using really fresh eggs. Eggs Benedict requires Canadian bacon, of course, which means I needed to refer to Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman &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)
Cider Brined Pork Chops Ingredients 2 cups apple cider 1 3/4 cups water 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 cinnamon stick 4 pork-loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick Pr (read full article)
Last Friday after work, Katie and I decided to make a batch of Hummus with pita bread. As we got to work we decided to add a couple twists to the standard recipe. We ended up with 3 different kinds of hummus along with fried and un-fried pita wedge (read full article)
Last Friday after work, Katie and I decided to make a batch of Hummus with pita bread. As we got to work we decided to add a couple twists to the standard recipe. We ended up with 3 different kinds of hummus along with fried and un-fried pita wedg (read full article)
About five years ago we taped an episode of Home At Last! at Villa La Grotta in San Guistino Valdarno in the heart of Tuscany! Our friends made a beautiful stuffed turkey breast with Mortadella and Provolone Cheese. The results were georgeous and (read full article)
Hi everyone! I’m back! What a week this has been. It’s been tiring. It’s been draining. But we’re finally all moved into our new home. Moved in however, doesn’t mean unpacked and if you read my last post you know how I (read full article)
This sounds like some fancy-smanchy dish and a taskmaster of a recipe, but actually it is very simple. It's more of a method than a recipe. Here, I'll show you what I'm talking about.Lay a piece of aluminum foil approximately 12 to 15 inc (read full article)
this Italian herb focaccia recipe is one of those quick ones you can throw together with whats already in your pantry. I like to cut them into bread sticks and OF COURSE serve them with pasta:) In two hours (including prep time, rising time, and ba (read full article)
I found this obscure little article and recipe while leisurely reading the latest issue of Saveur in a camp chair overlooking Turquoise Lake during our last camping trip. I fear I may have skipped right over this gem if I had been rushing through (read full article)
My return to the Lone Star State has caused a temporary swell of pride for Texas food and flavors. I'm sure it will pass or at least fade soon, but in the meantime here's my Texified take on twice baked potatoes.Next time I make these I'll hold the a (read full article)