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BBQ Herb Cured Grilled Pork Roast Recipe

posted August 12, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast, about 3 to 4 pounds 4 quarts of water 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup salt 10 peppercorns 5 juniper berries 5 bay leaves 2 tablespoons fennel seed 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage) Pe (read full article)

Easy Chocolate Chip cookie, and a prelude to a giveaway!

posted August 09, 2010 in Snacksgiving

A food blog can never really be complete without at least one recipe of the 'perfect' chocolate chip cookie, or at least the journey to finding one. I was myself a bit surprised that the one that I had made many moons ago, was not posted yet on the b (read full article)

Mary Mac's Pecan Pie Muffins

posted July 24, 2010 in Sugar Pies

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)

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

posted July 21, 2010 in Sugar Pies

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)

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

posted July 19, 2010 in Sugar Pies

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)

Fourth of July and Bistro At The Buzz!

posted July 05, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

Yup! A Fourth of July Pot Luck at the Buzz! Then on 5 July, starts their Bistro Menu. We will probably go to the Opening Night. Fireworks for sure!Oh yes! Smoked Salmon and Fresh Garden Vegetable Plate. Just one of the many entrees that were brought (read full article)

Tasty Tuesday!

"I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert."-Jason LoveHello! I REALLY LOVE coffee cake! This recipe that I am sharing with you is an absolute favorite! The steps look long and maybe even daunting - no worries! It is very easy onc (read full article)

Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops

posted June 22, 2010 in Beautiful Life

The best juicy and sweet pork chops you’ll ever eat! You will be amazed of how juicy and tender these pork chops turns out. Servings: 6 Ingredients • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar • 1/4 cup apple juice (read full article)

French Toast Muffins

French toast is my secret weapon when it comes to teenagers. No matter how embarrassing I manage to be as a mom (yes! as a matter of fact I DO have Single Ladies on my Ipod, and I am going to sing it. Loudly. And yes, I realize I might have gotten th (read full article)

Candied-Hazelnut Cupcakes

posted May 28, 2010 in La Mia Vita Dolce

I always know when summer has arrived, the pool parties begin, sleep-overs, the doorbell rings non-stop and late nights by the fire pit.  Weekends are always busy, the grill is going non-stop and the house is full of treats to be enjoyed by the pool (read full article)

My Best Dessert EVER.

posted May 26, 2010 in EcoMeg

Chocolate ice cream.  Big yawn, right?  Well, not if you've got a Cuisinart ice cream maker.  I started this chocolate ice cream (recipe courtesy of the Cuisinart website) while I was making dinner and it was ready by the time we were (read full article)

Black and White Sesame-Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

posted May 26, 2010 in Salad in a Jar

I like to use recipes I can start in the morning and finish when I get home with minimal prep required on either end.  It’s one of my best skinny secrets because it helps me avoid eating out after a long day at work. I’ve already decide (read full article)

Chocolate Patty Cakes

posted May 10, 2010 in I SO HUNGRY

Hello! I am back after a month and something :).   Been quite busy with work and all and it has been so much fun I forget to blog.........but the thing is I have been making the same thing every single week and I guess there is no point to (read full article)

Apple Danish Cheesecake

posted May 06, 2010 in Maryland Meals

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup cold butter 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Filling: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 large egg (read full article)

Butterscotch Pie

posted April 29, 2010 in Sugar Pies

Spring is gone here in the desert it seems. Despite a day now and again when the temperature drops into the 70's we're staying the mid-80's and even creeping into the 90's. It appears the heat is upon us as May approaches. Of course, with hot weathe (read full article)

Orange Teriyaki Beef

posted April 25, 2010 in In the Kitchen At Gear Acres

This past Thursday my sister and I attended the Taste of Home Cooking School in Midland, Michigan. One of the recipes that the instructor, Dana, demonstrated was Orange Teriyaki Beef. I prepared this dish tonight and was it delicious.My photograph (read full article)

Whole Grain Waffles

posted April 02, 2010 in Laura's Recipe Collection

These waffles are too good for my waffle maker. My waffle maker SUCKS. I mean, really. What did I expect? We bought for $7 years ago. Obviously it wasn’t the highest craftmanship possible. However, after many, many failed batches of really gros (read full article)

Don't Sing the Blues... make Blueberry Bran Muffins instead

posted March 10, 2010 in within the kitchen

My kids and husband love blueberries muffins and I love bran muffins – to satisfy everyone I baked up a batch of these delectable bites. Good for snacks or breakfast these are quick to mix up and throw in the oven. The recipe is based on one I foun (read full article)

Betty Challenge #401: Pad Thai with Shrimp…or Scallops

posted March 06, 2010 in Mom There's Nothing To Eat

Pad Thai With Scallops I LOVE LOVE Thai food, but no one in my family likes it… or, rather, has ever tried it. So… I thought I’d secretly make it for dinner and just see how they’d react. I know…I’m pure EVILR (read full article)

Snappy Turtle Cookies: Recipes From Long Ago

posted March 02, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

Pillsbury bake-offs have been happening for over 50 years.  We are so used to hearing about them, that other than looking at the little cookbooks by the grocery check out, I bet not many of us even think about them.  I found a newspaper cli (read full article)

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