I am not a baker. I have zero patience and am known for NEVER following directions. However, my boyfriend Jake is a die hard chocolate lover and I have allowed myself to cut some corners when it comes to making sweets. This cake is so easy a caveman could do it. This is a cake…
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Celebrate National Cheese Souffle Day with Delectably Pungent Roquefort ~Closes at 7
It’s not the prettiest soufflé I’ve ever seen, but it still tasted great. via Ole ole ole Roquefort Cheese Soufflé — Closes at 7
May 17th is National Cherry Cobbler Day! Celebrate with Sour Cherries ~Everyday Cheer
I love this cobbler recipe. It gives a crispy topping without using oats (I love oats too, but we have One Who Cannot Eat Oats in the family, so alternate toppings are a nice thing to have in my pocket. I made this one with sour cherries I had in my freezer, but you can […]…
Fat Tire Amber Ale BBQ Grilled Chicken
Grilled Fat Tire Amber Ale BBQ Chicken It’s Fire Up the Grill Week at Once Upon a spice & I wanted to kick it off with a quintessential summertime meal–the perfect trio! The chicken and corn can be prepared on the grill and the macaroni salad made the day before. No Stove-top Heat Necessary! The […]
Mother’s Day Entree Suggestion: Steak Diane ~Culinary Goddess
Safe to say that I am not exactly the biggest lover or eater of red meat, however on occasion I do enjoy “steak night”. I was watching MasterChef Professionals 2016 when Michelin starred Chef Marcus Wareing cooked Steak Diane as his invention test. It looked damn delicious! With Marcus as my inspiration, this recipe is […]…
Mother’s Day Fun Food Suggestions: Strawberry Basil & Honey Ricotta Toast, Cookie Pie Pops & Sparkling Pomegranate Mimosas ~Ashley Artus
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Mother’s Day Brunch Suggestion: Shrimp & Spinach Crepes with Bechemel Sauce ~For The Frenchie in You-viewfromthe kitchen blog
For those of you who don’t know me, you should know that I have a special place in my heart for French culture, specifically the food. I studied French for 10 years throughout middle school, high school and college. I’ve traveled to France a few times and continue to study the language on my […] via…
Mother’s Day Appetizer Suggestion: Arancini ~Recipes by Chefkreso
Even though it’s been a few days since I came back home from the seaside it’s like I’m still there. The perfect blue sky without a cloud in sight, and a golden sun waking me up every morning. Even the wind in the cold streets of Zagreb reminds me of a light salty breeze coming […]…
Mother’s Day Dessert Suggestion: Triple Berry Tiramisu ~Let Food Be Thy Medicine
There is a reason Tiramisu means “life me up” 🙂 Triple Berry Tiramisu 2 packages lady fingers 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (you can cheat subbing cream cheese if necessary) 1 cup white sugar, divided 1 tbl vanilla 8 oz coffee (think decaf if serving at dinner) 5 tablespoons Chambord […] via…
Zuppa Inglese Mama’s Italian Cream Rum Dessert Cake
Zuppa Inglese is an Italian cream rum cake or dessert that requires no baking. It is wonderfully rich, easy and delicious! And the presentation, in a trifle bowl, is really quite lovely and impressive! My Mama prepared it for special occasions & I have adapted it for modern tastes. I am going against the grain […]
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