I remember making this incredible, scrumptious creamy soup for my sisters several years ago and they both highly approved. At the time I didn’t have a Copy Cat recipe for reference, just my creativity and imagination I believe the only variation was that I used curly endive or was it spinach? Either way it was…
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Magnificent Marinara; 20 Minutes to Pasta Perfection
Marinara became a catchall term for tomato sauce in Italy because its ingredients are all plentiful in Campania, the area around Naples that sent so many families to the United States in the last century. Italian-American cooks treated it as a multifunctional ingredient: a starting point for other sauces, the base of soups, the acid…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Karen’s Deep Dark Delectable & Diverse Fudgy Brownies with Add-Ins The BEST!
Karen says. “These are totally the chewiest, moistest, fudgiest brownies ever! I have tried adding so many different things to the batter, and they ALWAYS come out great. They are also great without ANY add-in! BUT by varying the add-ins, you can make different brownies every week (or day!!) SUPER EASY PREP! So, add whatever…
“Eat Pray Love” Pizza Napolatena—“Something Beautiful” Official Recipe
“I think I deserve something beautiful.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love Pizza Napolatena, is a type of pizza that originated in Naples, Italy. Neapolitan pizza is traditionally made from simple, fresh ingredients: a basic dough, raw tomatoes or fresh sauce, basic mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil–no fancy toppings here. One of its…
20 Minute Nutella Pecan Mascarpone Cheese Danishes
If you’re looking for a quick, easy and delicious breakfast or snack, this would be it! The use of good quality, canned croissant pastry makes this recipe come together very quickly. My favorite canned pastry is from Trader Joe’s; the flavor is mild & buttery and all of the ingredients are readable and understood. Frozen,…
Caramelized Red Onion, Bacon & Cheese Quiche
“Quiche,” we’ve heard real men don’t eat them, cowboys won’t eat them, but I say move over boys and leave yours for me! For those not familiar, quiche (pronounced keesh) is a savory, open-faced pastry crust with a filling of savory custard with cheese, meat, seafood, and or vegetables. Quiche can be served hot or…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Marsha’s 5 Star Double Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Why are these yummies double delights? Because they start with a chocolate peanut butter cup enveloped in creamy peanut butter cookie dough. Talk about mega peanuty flavor! These amazing chocolaty, golden, sweet treats are great in lunch boxes, for on the go, tailgating and parties or simply in front of the TV with a tall glass of…
Fresh Herb & Garlic Haricot Verts (Green Beans) Kalamata & Potatoes
Have extra herbs in your garden to spare? This recipe will help use a portion of your bumper crop. This simple medley exposes a marriage of flavors that compliment one another in ways you’ve not experienced. The olives reveal the buttery creaminess of the potatoes and the potatoes brings out the olive’s slight sour bitterness…
How Long & How Do I Cook My Veggies? A Complete Guide to Cooking Vegetables
Make room on your frig for some more art. This list will guide you into properly preparing most all of your veggies. No more mushy mushrooms. No more concrete cauliflower. No more pasty potatoes. Simple perfection every time.
Cinnamon Spice Kringel Beautiful Braided Bread: Recipe & Photo Tutorial
This lovely, traditional Finnish, spice bread is easy on the eyes and equally as pleasing to the palate. This beautiful kringel is perfect for a weekend morning breakfast or to make for friends during a quiet afternoon tea. The technique is really simple so please don’t become intimidated–it’s much easier to make than you think. Not…
Once Upon a Spice 