“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” ~Abraham Lincoln In honor of President’s Day ( February 12, 1809–Honest Abe’s actual birthday) and one of America’s Favorite Presidents, today’s offering on this twenty-third day of February are a couple of victuals desired by our 16th…
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In Honor of the Elusive National Pancake Week: Savory Chicken & Herb Pot Pie Crepes
There is a debate this year as to when National Pancake week really is or was. I thought I had researched the topic well and the well rounded, fluffy event was to occur February 22-28th of 2016. While feeling a little flat, but not deflated, I remain my sugary self and am not ashamed to admit…
Creme Brulee French Toast
Baked, rich, flavorful and full of love—this delectable French toast is a must-have for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Extremely delicious and the best part is that you can have it in the refrigerator marinating overnight ready to bake in the morning. Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup butter, 1 stick 2 Tablespoons corn…
Curry’s Categories + Brown Butter Curry Rice with Cherries & Toasted Pecans
Serving Suggestion: Smoked Cornish Game Hen & Chopped Salad with Avocados & Cherry Tomatoes The brown butter provides toastiness, the curry the perfect amount of color & spice, the cherries a kiss of sweetness and pecans the nutty crunch. This savory sweet rice helps your palate experience just the right notes of a wonderful culinary…
Celebrate National Almond Day with an Almond Joy Chocolate Pie!
The famous chocolate bar in a pie! Sweet, chocolaty, decadent goodness! This is reminiscent of pecan pie, but fashioned after the well-known Hershey treat. Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, melted 3 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup brown sugar; packed 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup corn syrup * 3 tablespoons bourbon liquor or orange juice 1…
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts
Some believe that the pairing of chocolate and strawberries produce an uncontrollable aphrodisiac affect. Hence, the need to share these juicy, sparkling, heart-shaped confections to the romantic apple of your eye this Valentine’s Day. Include a tall stem of bubbling champagne and whisk yourselves into Romance Land… Ingredients: Strawberries, 1 large package, nice & plump…
Lemon Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry: The Powerful Aphrodisiac?
Does this long, green, fibrous shaft really have the ability to excite the senses? While various foods such as strawberries, chocolate and pomegranates claim to hold powerful aphrodisiac qualities, today’s concentration is on the mighty asparagus; one of the most commanding of all. The Vegetarian Society, which recommends feeding asparagus to your lover by hand,…
Valentine Mosaic Jello
This time of year love is in the air and on your dinner plates 🙂 This week we will share 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 a sweet, Valentine colored and aesthetically pleasing addition. Ingredients: 1 – 6 oz (big box) of Cherry…
Romantic Indoor Valentine’s Picnic Featuring Nicoise Salad
It’s Romance week; dedicated to all hearts filled with love and devotion. Are you searching for ways to whisk away your Valentine to Romance land? Why not try an indoor picnic at home? Where you ask? Look no further than your living room floor… Lay out a crisp, new tablecloth, scatter with rose petals, light…
Helena’s Hungarian Chicken Paprikash One Pot!
A tender scrumptious, classic, ethnic chicken dish braised in a creamy spice-filled sauce including the traditional Hungarian ingredient – paprika – along with other spices and sour cream. This is an old family recipe for Chicken Paprikash handed down to me from a wonderful Hungarian neighbor who took pride in her family recipes. Extremely luscious,…
Once Upon a Spice 