Tis the season for many holiday parties and gatherings. If you need a quick and yummy appetizer to take with you, this dip is it! I took it to a party last night and it was a big hit. This recipe comes from the cookbook Betty Crocker’s Entertaining Basics. Hot Crab Dip Makes 2 ½… Continue reading Crab Dip
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Red Velvety Goodness
Red velvet cake has always been somewhat of a mystery to me. What is it exactly? Is it chocolate? Is it vanilla? My friend Kelly and I used to work together and we would frequent a restaurant that had the best red velvet cake. She knew the manager so we would often partake of FREE… Continue reading Red Velvety Goodness
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Basic White Bread
Bread. A staple in almost every kitchen. At first look, homemade bread may seem complex, but it’s actually a lot easier than you think. This is only the third time I've ever made homemade bread (not using a breadmaker). Below is a recipe for basic white bread from the book Baking with Julia by Dorie… Continue reading Basic White Bread
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Triple Layer Fudge
I’ve been making this recipe every year at Christmas for the past five years. I absolutely love it and it always gets rave reviews everywhere I take it. I haven’t come across any other fudge like it! The recipe comes from the cookbook “Treasury of Christmas”. I think I got it as a gift back… Continue reading Triple Layer Fudge
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Afternoon Links: Cookies with…Bacon?
I came across the most interesting recipe the other day.I have often asked this question, as many people have - is there anything that does not go well with bacon? Conversely, is there any food that is not better with bacon?I am not a huge meat eater myself, but I do like my bacon if… Continue reading Afternoon Links: Cookies with…Bacon?
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Tuna Noodle Casserole
This weekend we were supposed to get mountains of ice and snow and be locked in our houses until Tuesday. I instantly had dreams of lazy days in my kitchen and ran to the store on Friday night to stock up on ingredients for the 18 recipes that popped in my head all at the… Continue reading Tuna Noodle Casserole
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Bachelorette Party Veil
About a month ago one of my very best friends, Jenny, got married. We’ve known each other for more than 20 years. She was maid of honor at my wedding and I was matron of honor at her wedding (matron makes me sound OLD). Jenny’s bachelorette party was the weekend before the wedding. If you’ve… Continue reading Bachelorette Party Veil
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Peculiar Spice Company: Cheesy Chicken Soup
I discovered the Peculiar Spice Co. a few years ago at a local craft show that MIL operates called Craft Patch. There was constantly a traffic jam of people around their booth because they were giving out free samples of all their products.Peculiar Spice Co. produces and sells mixes: soup mixes, dip mixes, sweet mixes,… Continue reading Peculiar Spice Company: Cheesy Chicken Soup
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Cream Cheese Frosting
This cream cheese frosting recipe is FANTASTIC. I was so excited at how great it turned out. The frosting recipe also comes from the cookbook Cupcakes! by Elinor Klivans and I made it to top my pumpkin ginger cupcakes. Cream Cheese Frosting Makes 3 cups ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 6… Continue reading Cream Cheese Frosting
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Pumpkin Cupcakes
I LOVE pumpkin. Pumpkin anything. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin smoothies, you name it. So when I saw this recipe for pumpkin cupcakes I knew I had to make it for Thanksgiving. This recipe comes from the book Cupcakes! by Elinor Klivans. Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes 12 cupcakes 1 ½ cups unbleached… Continue reading Pumpkin Cupcakes
Everything Is Homemade 