This is the product of accidentally sticking my finger in the center of a cookie while removing them from the oven. A marred cookie remains one unless you fill it. So, a light bulb went off and I told myself “fill them with butter cream frosting!” These delicious little bites quickly became a household and…
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Are You a Cookie Monster? Allow Me to Introduce You to Ruth!
What do Toll House and Ruth Wakefield have in common? They were both formally introduced to Nestle for one. Ruth, wife, mother, former dietitian, author, baker and tourist lodge owner, made a boo boo in Whitman, Massachusetts on a cold winter’s day in her kitchen at the “Toll House Inn” in 1937—so she’s the first…
Glazed Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
Cinnamon sugar donuts in the form of a muffin! Really, these taste just like cinnamon cake donuts drizzled with vanilla glaze! While they are not calorie free they are low in fat, but are in no way lacking in flavor. Perfect in the early morning with your favorite cup of steaming coffee, in the afternoon with…
Guest Chef’s Bret & Denise Clark’s Stuffed Peppers Featuring “Make Your Own” Taco Mexican Seasoning
Ingredients 4-5 Peppers (I use a combination of Green, Red and Yellow) Depending on size 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 3 TBS Denise’s Taco/Mexican Seasoning (Recipe Below) 1/3 – ½ Cup Water 2 Large Cans Red Enchilada Sauce (I use Mild) 3 Cups Cooked Rice 1-2 Cups Shredded Cheese (I use a lot of cheese,…
Cinco de Mayo Jalapeno Cheddar Bread
Cheddar cheese, jalapeño peppers and bread—a wonderful marriage of flavors! This loaf is very easy to make especially, if you use your bread machine for the mixing and first rise. This bread is wonderful served alone with butter alongside soups, salads, chili and stews. Pile it high with your favorite fillings because it’s great sandwich…
Luscious Lemon Blueberry Scones
This is a simple, quick and easy recipe to make on lazy weekend mornings alone or with the kids. This will produce consistent flaky, buttery, soft-centered, bakery quality scones time and again. Mix and match dried fruits, different citrus zests and even some chocolate morsels; white or dark. Perfect plain or topped with butter, preserves,…
Scones; Fit for Royalty & Not Just a Plain Old Biscuit
Ahhhh, Lovely Scones! Biscuits, as we American’s know them, but sweet and light with a crisp exterior and soft, flaky interior—quite enjoyable. These buttery, mouth-watering delicacies can be eaten alone or, more traditionally, served with tea, jam and clotted cream, just as the British. Scones have gone through centuries of ovens, the first declaration in…
Wednesday’s Guest Chefs and Our Recipes: Follower’s Critiques and Photos
Wednesday’s blogs are now dedicated to Guest Chefs and also pictures and comments of Once Upon a Spice’s recipes prepared by our friends, family & followers! If you are interested in becoming a Guest Chef or have photos and comments about our recipes you have prepared, please contact me for details and share your love…
Raspberry Filled Fairy Cakes with Lemon Butter Cream Frosting
These simple cakes are dense yet moist bursting with flavorful raspberry filling and a kiss of buttery lemon cream! Batter: 1 ½ cups cake flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon table salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature ½ cup Greek yogurt, or sour cream 3 large eggs,…
Bret Clark’s Italian Short Ribs with Pasta Rags! Today’s Guest Chef!
Every Wednesday, Once Upon a Spice will feature a “guest recipe” from family, friends and or followers. If you are interested in having one of your recipes posted on our various Social Media pages, please contact us directly and we will do our best to get you some “recipe-press!” Also, please join us at Once…
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