Wherever in the world they may be, “Mothers” are the main focus of today’s family celebrations and traditions. Mother’s day is a day to honor mothers and other mother figures in varying forms. Families make a special effort to visit, take cards and gifts to her and may treat her to brunch, lunch or high…
Glazed Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
Cinnamon sugar donuts in the form of a muffin! Really, these taste just like cinnamon cake donuts drizzled with vanilla glaze! While they are not calorie free they are low in fat, but are in no way lacking in flavor. Perfect in the early morning with your favorite cup of steaming coffee, in the afternoon with…
Scones, Biscuits & Crumpets: For the Love of Muffins
Blueberry, corn, cranberry, or oatmeal raisin, just to name a few. We fill our much-loved, portable breakfast indulgences with sweet fruits, grains and creams. Often times making them healthy, often times not. Yet, our satisfying breakfast delicacies possess an origin and a past… The word muffin comes from the French word moufflet which is often…
The Ultimate & EASIEST Crock Pot Chicken & Noodles— Only 5 Ingredients!
This is probably one of the easiest dishes that I have offered thus far at Once Upon a Spice, but it will not be ignored! I went against my normal ingredient and used canned, but organic soups and broths make this very friendly and you can use low sodium if you prefer as well. The…
Guest Chef’s Bret & Denise Clark’s Stuffed Peppers Featuring “Make Your Own” Taco Mexican Seasoning
Ingredients 4-5 Peppers (I use a combination of Green, Red and Yellow) Depending on size 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 3 TBS Denise’s Taco/Mexican Seasoning (Recipe Below) 1/3 – ½ Cup Water 2 Large Cans Red Enchilada Sauce (I use Mild) 3 Cups Cooked Rice 1-2 Cups Shredded Cheese (I use a lot of cheese,…
Peppers–Ring a Bell?
There are many crunchy, flavorful varieties of peppers filled with an assortment of flavors and ready for your culinary creations—from Mexican, Asian to American fare. They are often named by the region in which they were grown. Peppers are of the nightshade family and their genus (kind) are normally capsicum or Solanaceae aka chili or…
Cinco de Mayo Jalapeno Cheddar Bread
Cheddar cheese, jalapeño peppers and bread—a wonderful marriage of flavors! This loaf is very easy to make especially, if you use your bread machine for the mixing and first rise. This bread is wonderful served alone with butter alongside soups, salads, chili and stews. Pile it high with your favorite fillings because it’s great sandwich…
The British Afternoon Tea; Where Did it All Begin & What is Served?
There is no more quintessential British ritual than the ceremony and serving of Afternoon tea. It is believed that credit for the custom goes to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford in the early 19th century. The usual habit of serving dinner between 8 and 9 pm left the Duchess hungry and with a ‘sinking…
Luscious Lemon Blueberry Scones
This is a simple, quick and easy recipe to make on lazy weekend mornings alone or with the kids. This will produce consistent flaky, buttery, soft-centered, bakery quality scones time and again. Mix and match dried fruits, different citrus zests and even some chocolate morsels; white or dark. Perfect plain or topped with butter, preserves,…
Scones; Fit for Royalty & Not Just a Plain Old Biscuit
Ahhhh, Lovely Scones! Biscuits, as we American’s know them, but sweet and light with a crisp exterior and soft, flaky interior—quite enjoyable. These buttery, mouth-watering delicacies can be eaten alone or, more traditionally, served with tea, jam and clotted cream, just as the British. Scones have gone through centuries of ovens, the first declaration in…
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