Many have asked (thank you!!) for the recipe for the bread that accompanied my ham and bean soup last week. So here it is! Cottage cheese bread possesses a crumb (interior) that is light and airy and a golden exterior which is delicately crusty and buttery. Yet, it has the strength to hold a multitude…
Category: Breads
Copy That! Popular Copycat Clone Recipes: Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Rolls
The difficult news is traditional Cinnabon Classic rolls weigh in at around 880 calories—not to make you feel guilty, but they are obviously just an occasional indulgence. Not to mention cinnamon is one of the most comforting spice scents in the world—making us feel all warm, cozy and homey. This may be the reason they…
Tuscan Crock Pot (Or Not) Smoked Virginia Ham, White Bean & Potato Soup with Thyme
It’s Soup Weather!! Warm, scrumptious and satisfying to the soul. This hearty concoction (with a touch of northern Italian influence) can be prepared either stove-top or in a crock pot. Full of fresh root veggies and their wonderful, crisp Autumn flavors. The fundamental essences are even more incredible dished up the next day. I serve it with…
20 Minute Nutella Pecan Mascarpone Cheese Danishes
If you’re looking for a quick, easy and delicious breakfast or snack, this would be it! The use of good quality, canned croissant pastry makes this recipe come together very quickly. My favorite canned pastry is from Trader Joe’s; the flavor is mild & buttery and all of the ingredients are readable and understood. Frozen,…
Cinnamon Spice Kringel Beautiful Braided Bread: Recipe & Photo Tutorial
This lovely, traditional Finnish, spice bread is easy on the eyes and equally as pleasing to the palate. This beautiful kringel is perfect for a weekend morning breakfast or to make for friends during a quiet afternoon tea. The technique is really simple so please don’t become intimidated–it’s much easier to make than you think. Not…
#6 of 2014’s Top 10 Food Hacks “The Cheese Roll-Up”
Done properly (and this ain’t rocket science) these cheesy little roll-ups can save you in a pinch at an impromptu dinner party or when you’re simply looking to satisfy a late-night hunger attack. Inexpensive white bread is actually preferred for these saucy little cylinders. However, don’t skimp on the cheese–leave the inedible plastic-wrapped plastic cheese…
Old Thyme Southern Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Southern simplicity at its finest. Serve with eggs over easy, grits or hash browns and you have one complete down-home style breakfast suited for even the most discriminating Southern Gentleman. Ingredients: 16 ounces Breakfast Sausage—I use Bob Evan’s or Jimmy Dean original. Turkey, Chicken or Soy crumbles may be used. 1/3 cup Flour 1 1/2…
Amish Apple Cinnamon Teacake
This is the next best thing to coffee cake that I have ever found. You’ll use 2 bowls, 1 medium, one small, a baking pan and a knife to swirl in the cinnamony goodness. I added my own personal twists to the original Amish recipe that I found years ago in Ohio’s Amish country, but…
Top 10 Food Hacks of 2014! #1 Crispy Crunchy Cheese Bread
We all want to perform like a pro in the kitchen, but with as little time and effort as possible. Over the next several weeks I will be unveiling 2014’s Top 10 Kitchen Hacks that will be sure to make food preparation and consuming a little more deliciously quick, easy and fun! Not to mention, most…
I Want One! #10 of 2014’s Top Rated Kitchen Gadgets “Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mats”
The one shown is an all purpose size that fits most half size baking sheets–11 5/8 x 16 1/2-inches, but Silpats come in various sizes to fit most baking pans. These sheets are washable, reusable and invaluable for all non-stick baking needs. No more greasing pans before dropping cookie dough. No more concerns about bread…
Once Upon a Spice 