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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES

posted June 27, 2010 in Let's Dish

Ingredients Shortcakes 2 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Strawberries 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries 1/4 cup sugar Whipped crea (read full article)

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

posted June 27, 2010 in Don\'t Forget the Food

Here is a fantastic coffee cake recipe from Ina Garten.  She has always been one of my favorites.  I love her recipes, and this one is no exception.  It is sure to please you and your entire family.To make it you will need:12 tablesp (read full article)

Croissants

posted June 14, 2010 in Laura's Recipe Collection

Croissants print this recipe Ingredients: Dough 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus some for rolling 1 Tablespoon instant yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups whole milk, cold 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter Butter Square 24 Tables (read full article)

Pizza Potatoes

posted May 30, 2010 in Salad in a Jar

This is not pizza with potatoes on it.  Instead, it is potatoes topped with pizza ingredients. (More proof of my pizza obsession.) My basil plants are growing like crazy and tomatoes are showing up in the grocery store that actually smell like toma (read full article)

Lemon Streusel Bars

posted May 22, 2010 in Sugar Pies

A little cookie, a little cake, a little streusel, a little pie - face it, this one is a little bit of everything to everyone! This great bar cookie is an old Southern Living recipe that they feature in their Classic Southern Desserts cookbook. It (read full article)

Zucchini and Squash Tart

posted May 04, 2010 in Dinners & Dreams

We celebrated a very special man’s birthday. Both the man and his wife had a cold so they didn’t do many of the things they had planned—going to his mom’s, shopping for his present and swimming were all projects that fell in the water. They a (read full article)

THE FIRST SIGN OF SPRING - IN A BOWL

posted April 26, 2010 in CHEW ON THIS

As my regular readers know by now, I am a soup freak. Hot or cold, thick or thin, I love soup. This is one I love to serve cool, not really cold, just cool and I like it in a glass mug. Cool soup tastes different in a glass mug just like coffee tast (read full article)

Strawberry Scones

posted April 19, 2010 in Delishhh

I had a bunch of strawberries in the refrigerator so I have been trying to do different strawberry recipes lately.  I made strawberry pancakes the other day and today I did the strawberry scones from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.  The recipe cal (read full article)

Strawberry Scones

posted April 19, 2010 in Delishhh

I had a bunch of strawberries in the refrigerator so I have been trying to do different strawberry recipes lately.  I made strawberry pancakes the other day and today I did the strawberry scones from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.  The recipe cal (read full article)

Almond & Plum Tart

posted April 03, 2010 in Maryland Meals

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water 8 to 10 plums 1 cup finely ground almonds 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon groun (read full article)

Cranberry Cheese Tart With Sour Cream Glaze

posted April 02, 2010 in Maryland Meals

Ingredients: 1 cup flour, plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces 1 large egg 2 cups cranberries, stemmed and rinsed 1/4 cup sugar Finely grated (read full article)

Temptation Thursday!

"When fate hands you a lemon, make lemonade."-Dale Carnegie Hello! We have wonderful weather here in CNY, so instead of being on the computer I opt to go outside! I hope all of you can do the same. That being said, I leave you with a short and sweet (read full article)

Gingerbread Scones

posted February 28, 2010 in Sugar Pies

This is a recipe that my mother received from her sister. Mama Noonie, as she was known to me (and don't ask why - it's a Southern thing) - anyway, Mama Noonie was considered something of a gourmet in our family. She enjoyed cooking things Mama consi (read full article)

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

posted February 24, 2010 in Pots and Plots

I have never made my own pasta before.  Well, unless you count the dumplings in chicken and dumplings.  Or the wrappers for chinese dumplings.  I don’t.  Anyway, gnocchi is one of those things I’ve eaten and loved in Italian restauran (read full article)

Julia's Boeuf Bourguignon

posted February 17, 2010 in Cooking Rut

The first time I had Boeuf Bourguignon was when I was a teenager. Even though I'm not a big fan of mushrooms (what is wrong with me?), it was one of the best stews I've ever had. In the movie, Julie and Julia, Julie Powell makes it a point to showcas (read full article)

Double Chocolate Pecan Pie

posted January 25, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

So I came across this recipe that really, really looks good. But then I like a good pecan pie and I like chocolate!! Here is a link to the site where I got the recipe. Thibeault's Table.Double Chocolate Pecan Pie==========================For the fill (read full article)

Jamaican Beef Patties

posted January 15, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Adapted from Eating Well MagazineIngredients:Crust:2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp ground turmeric¼ tsp baking powder4 tablespoons cold sweet butter5 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup ice water1 egg yolkFilling:8 ounces lean ground beef1 bunch scallions (read full article)

Fig, Jalapeno, and Goat Cheese Biscuits

posted October 29, 2009 in Peas Love Carrots

Fresh fig season is coming to a close here in Chicago.  Yes, it might seem a little silly to refer to Chicago as having a "fig season", or anything season really.  We don't have orchards, vineyards or even cornfields really until you're mil (read full article)

Buko Pie

posted September 30, 2009 in My kitchen and photography

It was 2 years ago when I had my last Buko Pie. My friend Bambie bought it from Laguna.4 days ago I woke up craving for it, I went to the market and bought 4 young coconuts, and made my own pie before typhoon Ondoy wreaked havoc on Luzon and just bef (read full article)

Peanut Butter Fudge Treats

posted September 23, 2009 in Framed - My Life One Picture At A Time

Yes, these ARE what you think they are. Rice Krispy Treats, topped with a layer of peanut butter fudge, topped with a layer of chocolate fudge. Oh, baby. It's practically too much to wrap your mind around, right??This recipe comes via one of my favor (read full article)

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