The sweetest tradition of Mardi Gras is the vibrant, multi-colored King Cake. January 6th kicked off the Mardi Gras season for 2015. Staying true to Mardi Gras culinary tradition one must bake and serve this colorful, nut-filled wonder each year. Similar to coffee cake, this ring-shaped confection is as rich in tradition and history, as…
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Valentine Mosaic Jello
Today, love is in the air and on your dinner plates 🙂 This week we shared foods that offer amorous aphrodisiac qualities, quotes from romantic greats to provide sweet nothings and lovely ideas to surround your loves with love. Here’s one last minute, sweet, Valentine colored and aesthetically pleasing addition. Ingredients: 1 – 6 oz (big box) of Cherry Jell-O…
Baked Creme Brulee French Toast
If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden ~Claudia Ghandi Baked, rich, flavorful and full of love—this delectable French toast is a must-have for Valentine breakfast or brunch. Extremely delicious and the best part is that you can have it in the refrigerator…
Should Toucan Sam Follow His Nose? Froot Loops; The Scoop, Cereal & Krispy Treats
“Follow your nose. It always knows. The flavor of fruit! Wherever it grows!” In truth the scrumptious, psychedelic colored O’s that make up Froot Loops don’t actually coincide with the jingle fruits “orange, lemon and cherry.” Sorry to burst your breakfast bubble, but according to Kellogg’s, all of those lip smacking loops are the same…
Bananas: The Feel Good Fruit & Banana Crumb Muffins
You’ll never look at a banana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to your diet. Bananas combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. They can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a…
Dutch Baby An Eggsellent Dutch Delight!
This Pennsylvania Dutch cross between custard, pancake and semi-sweet popover is puffy around the outside and flat in the center offering the perfect nest for sliced fresh fruit, jam, preserves, apple butter or a combination. This “baby” is airy, light and makes a beautiful presentation with a little added whipped cram. The batter can be…
Creamy Cheesy Bacon & Sausage Breakfast Pouches & Waffle Hash Browns
A satisfying breakfast doesn’t get much quicker and easier. Make ahead and grab one of these cheesy, savory stuffed rolls and be on your way. Mix and match fillings by adding scrambled eggs, leftover hash browns, sautĂ©ed red or green peppers or any of your favorites. Gorgeously Delish & Portable! Ingredients 1/4 pound breakfast sausage, cooked…
The BEST Soft Quick Easy & Fast 30 Minute Pizza Dough
Super Quick Pizza Dough Restaurant quality results in about 30 minutes! This is a super base for Quick, Fast, Easy and Delicious pizza, stuffed breads, calzones and stromboli. So easy to put together and offers a semi-chewy crumb; crisp on the outside soft, flavorful and moist on the inside. Bellissima! Ingredients: 1 cup lukewarm water 2…
Parker House Rolls: The Original Buttery Boston Hotel Recipe
Parker House Rolls are one of New England’s many trademark culinary offerings. Perfect for this time of year, when the weather turns cold and we start thinking about comfort food and holiday dinners. These famous rolls have a crisp, buttery exterior and a soft, tender crumb that steams when broken apart. The delectable, folded, golden…
Sicilian Sausage Gravy & Crisp Vegetables Over Toasted Bruschetta
A Sicilian-inspired dish offering many colors and flavors that exist under the Sicilian sun. This Italian twist on traditional Southern fare takes minimal prep and few ingredients. Yet, the taste leaves you dreaming of a market place stroll around the the narrow, medieval streets of Palermo. It’s THAT good! Serve with eggs over easy and Italian style…
Once Upon a Spice 