Spring is officially here. Why not celebrate with chocolate nest cupcakes with chocolate buttercream and chocolate eggs? (Unless you’ve given up chocolate for Lent, in which case I apologise. Perhaps save this recipe to use in a few weeks’ time?) In my family this recipe is known as “THE” chocolate cake recipe. I think my […]…
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Easter Pie Suggestion: Italian Ricotta Rice Pie
This is a re-post from Easter, but I simply had to include this highly unusual masterpiece during our Pie week this week. It’s SO worthy of a re-post. Everyone and I mean everyone I serve it to always asks me for the recipe. It’s that good! This Ricotta Rice pie recipe of my Mama Carmela’s […]
Easter Side Suggestion:Slow Cooker Cornbread Pudding ~Creole Contessa
‘Slow Cooker Cornbread Casserole is a must! It’s easy, delicious and takes about 5 minutes of prep work’ –Creole Contessa via Slow Cooker Cornbread Pudding Casserole — The Scoopess
Braided Easter Ham Pepperoni & Cheese Bread with Tutorial
My Mama always made this tasty bread for every religious holiday and if we begged, sometimes in between. Mom used to buy pounds of aged meats and cheeses and painstakingly cube every bit. Then she would mix fresh beaten eggs and finely grated Parmesan and fill and roll, what seemed like dozens, of loaves. […]
Easter Salad Suggestion:Tuscan Panzanella-Italian Bread Salad
This week we will be exploring the wonders of salad–standalone, sandwich fillers, ethnic-based, potato packed and even an unusual, colorful veggie cornucopia! Today, I’m starting out with an old world, Italian, family favorite-Panzanella. This fresh, colorful spring and summertime salad offers an incredible and flavorful marriage of tastes–savory, salty, tangy, pungent and sweet. You may […]
Easter Appetizer: Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostini ~Bishcotti
Isn’t it funny that a piece of toast can fancy up a meal? It’s just the right finishing touch to a hot, steamy cioppino, or the perfect partner to a thick, creamy soup. Toast goes beyond an indulgent breakfast–it’s a snack at any time, a party appetizer, and a dinner pairing. Just think bruschetta with…
Easter Side Dish: Hasselback Au Gratin Potatoes ~Frugal Hausfrau
I have a little secret. I’ve been holding out on you. See, I’ve been making these Hasselback Scalloped Potatoes for months now and never posted them. They’re amazing, they’re gorgeous and they’re amazing. Oh, I said that already. Well, I can’t say it enough. via Hasselback au Gratin Potatoes — Frugal Hausfrau
Easter Breakfast Idea: Breakfast Bagel Bake ~Life Just Happens
This is a great breakfast casserole for the holidays or a brunch. You make it the night before and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. Just throw the dish in the oven the next morning. Serve with some fruit and some muffins or danish, mimosas and some coffee. In no time you have brunch. […]…
Easter Appetizer: Smoky Tomato & Candied Bacon Pickled Deviled Eggs ~Harvest and Honey
“What would you be if you could be anything you wanted? Seriously, anything. Just pick something. Go ahead, you can do it. Here, I’ll help you.” I stood there chewing on the inside of my cheek, a nervous habit of mine, and then I yawned. But it wasn’t a real yawn, it was fake. Also […]…
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Stout Buttercream
This is my very first blog post: Date: 2/28/14. While I haven’t changed a word I did add a few additional photos. How time flies… 🙂 One needn’t be a beer fan to become one of these luscious, spongy delights. These Chocolate stout or Guinness chocolate cupcakes are dense, flavorful and moist. The frosting, also […]
Once Upon a Spice 