This is a repeat recipe from a few posts ago, but I wanted to include the recipe with the “how to eat a cupcake” tutorial–isn’t she a sweetheart? All home bakers want to learn how to make boxed cake taste like made from scratch so here you go again! As I mentioned before, I’m a…
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Guest Chef Wednesday! Laura’s Homemade Chicken Pot Pie—Classic Feel Good Comfort Food
Now that the pre-Autumn air is beginning to lightly kiss our cheeks, it’s time to rethink “dinner”–not too much, just a peck. What spells C-O-M-F-O-R-T to you? We all have one, two or even three (or more) palate pleasing memories that tug at our food-strings. Here’s a true comfort food classic that fills the air…
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…
#5 of 2014’s Top 10 Food Hacks “Salad in a Jar”
There are few things as enjoyable as a nice, crisp, flavorful salad! One ready for you when you are ready for it. A little prep now can bring a multitude of fresh layers of flavors when you want and need them the most. These colorful, portable, on the go jars of freshness far surpass any offered…
The In-Home Pastry Chef: Bake Danish Like a Pro!
Want impressive and delicious pastries at home in minutes? Try these easy and fun techniques! All can be accomplished with a few simple ingredients and about 20-30 minutes. No need to make a trip in to your local bakery because you got this! Start with a can or 2 of crescent rolls (healthier brands can…
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 #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…
Once Upon a Spice 