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…
Spicy Mexican Chorizo & Potatoes–Mexican Simplicity at It’s Finest! Great Soft Taco & Burrito Filling Too!
This simple Mexican dish is packed with unique, luscious flavors and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Chorizo is uncooked sausage, made with fresh ground pork and well seasoned with smoked red chiles. Since it’s fresh, you will need to remove the casing before cooking. Chorizo can be found at most supermarkets or if…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Ellie’s Easy & Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
A hearty, easy soup that’s ready in 45 minutes. Perfect for using up leftover ham. Break out the crusty bread and crisp salad greens! This soup is quick, easy in all of its luscious, satisfying and creamy deliciousness. INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 1/3 cup diced celery 1/3 cup finely chopped onion…
“Chocolat” Truffles: Official Recipe from the Movie & How to Experience Chocolate: A Sensual Journey into the 5 Senses
BE PRESENT. Close your eyes, take three deep, cleansing breaths and quiet the mind. SEE the shine and color on the truffle’s round shape. TOUCH. Run your thumb and forefinger across the chocolate surface. Is it smooth, rough, bumpy, dry, moist or…? SMELL. Bring your thumb and chocolate to your nose and inhale deeply. Close…
Top 10 Food Hacks of 2014 #2 “The Walking Taco”
imgur.com NOTE: Bring along a small bag of Fritos to work, chop veggies & place in ziploc bag, do the same for shredded cheese and meat. Pop meat in microwave to warm, add veggies and cheese and a packet of salsa. Done!
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…
Make Boxed Cake Taste Like “Made From Scratch!” Black & White Cupcakes with Chocolate & Vanilla Swirl
Want to learn how to make boxed cake taste like made from scratch? Here you go! I’m a purist and somewhat of a snob when it comes to baking, but for the sake of busy schedules and time crunches I did some research and found this technique to be quite valuable, light, airy and tasty!.Keeping…
“TV Chefs Then and Now” a Short Overview (Who Knew??) by Ken Bayliss Co-Author of the “Once Upon a Spice” Cookbook
Watching TV chefs can be like being in awe of a clever neighbor with whom we have become attached. We almost long for their views, ideas and even find their mannerisms appealing. They give us secrets, advice and chastize us when we cook slightly wrong. Then, without realizing it, they change our eating habits for…
Breakfast! It’s What’s for Dinner! Cottage Style Hash Browns & All the Trimmings
Does your busy schedule keep you from making hearty breakfasts? This scrumptious four-part feast will fit its way into your evening repertoire in a flash! Today’s recipe is for “Cottage Style Hash Browns” and the remaining trio can be whipped up while the potatoes are sauteing in the skillet. Talk about satisfying! Hash browns also…
Once Upon a Spice 