In France, Croque Madame is a toasted ham and cheese sandwich with the addition of a simple white cream sauce and fried egg. The Croque Monsieur is the same, but without the egg. This creamy, cheesy, slightly salty, flavorful French delight originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack or lunch. Typically, Emmental…
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USA’s State by State Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes: Alaska, “Pumpkin Cream Pie”
What says “Thanksgiving” more than pumpkin pie? We all gather around the feasting table for delectable, sometimes once a year, victuals. However, for must of us, if pumpkin pie is not included on the menu then something is truly lacking. To change things up a bit, this recipe adds a luscious layer of cream right…
Guest Chef Ricky’s Blue Ribbon Double Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake
This simple, fudgy chocolate dream couldn’t be easier! Dress it up or dress it down, but start with a box of chocolate cake mix and a few simple ingredients like sour cream and chocolate chips and the end result will make a moist, intensely-flavored chocolate cake with textbook results every time! Ingredients: 1 (18.25 oz)…
Creamy Hot Caramel Apple Cider
Taking pleasure in a steaming mug of this creamy calming cider is reminiscent of enjoying a freshly-made, real caramel apple from Grandma’s kitchen! Remember when? Sure to warm the soul on chilly autumn nights. Complete & utter relaxation… I’ve made these amber glowing concoctions on several occasions for the likes of all ages and their…
USA’s State by State Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes! Ohio: “Turducken Cheese Ball!”
Ohio’s Pick “Turducken Cheese Ball” OK, so this one is a little involved, but I tell you, what a statement it makes! It’s not only gorgeous and pleasing to the eye, but to every sense of the palate as well. There is no other like it! Pinky swear! If you want to impress a crowd or…
USA’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes State to State: North Carolina “Deep Fried Turkey”
North Carolina picks moist, golden and packed with flavor “Deep Fried Turkey” The popularity of Deep Fried Turkey has continued to grown and an entire industry has cropped up to support it. Turkeys can be fried stove-top, but be prepared for cleanup! What’s the answer? Take the pending mess outdoors! You may think frying is…
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…
Vary “Frozen” Berry Pie; A Taste of Summertime Anytime + Perfect Pie Dough Picture Tutorial
This pie really is “easy as pie” since you are starting with frozen fruit. Using frozen fruit insures freshness and flavor, since most frozen is picked at its peak, prepped and sealed. Plus, it’s already washed, sliced and prepared for you. Just remember to “thaw halfway” before baking; never prepare when fruit is completely frozen…
USA’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes State to State: Oregon “Cornbread Dressing”
Oregon’s Pick: Cornbread Dressing What recipes are you searching for Thanksgiving? Here’s a point to point bulletin scanning the US! Ingredients: 2 boxes (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 8 ounces bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium-size carrots, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1 rib celery, diced 1/2 cup…
By Royal Command: A Traditional Serving at Buckingham Palace
“By Royal Command” by Ken Bayliss Co-Author of the “Once Upon a Spice” and “A Time for Food” Cookbooks What does a chef do in Buckingham Palace? Well, it ain’t Downton, that’s for sure. Though unlike commercial establishments, it does have predictability, as they say in a recent advert for a sous chef. Of course…
Once Upon a Spice 