a journal of food, family & friends
If you love the term quick & easy, especially when talking about homemade bread, this one’s for you. We can even claim that there is no kneading required. The flavor and texture rival that of the bread you enjoy at your favorite kosher deli. Only difference is …this Quick & Easy Deli-Style Rye Bread is
We all know about that delicious hint of cinnamon found in Mexican chocolate. For this amazing Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie, we’ve instead infused the yummy graham cracker crust with cinnamon. The chocolate-pudding filling is enhanced with some espresso powder – just a bit to offset the sweetness. Irresistible when it’s all topped off with freshly
This is one of my family’s favorite go-to sauces. It is delicious served with so many dishes …too many to mention here. You just need to give this Most Amazing Smoked Red Pepper Sauce a try. You may just want to have some on hand when you are grilling chicken or fish, definitely when grilling shrimp. And then
Allow me to share this Easy Homemade Queso Dip with Shrimp with you. It’s a definite upgrade. Do you guys remember that old standard where you would simply mix some of your jarred salsa with cubes of Velveeta? The whole thing would be heated up until it was well blended and we thought it was
These Dark Chocolate Tahini Linzer Cookies are not your typical sandwich cookies. Not even close.
A modern take on an old favorite. This Deep-Dish Spinach Pancetta Quiche is a showstopper.
Having one of those days when you wish dinner would just about cook itself? Not possible, of course. Instead of turning to those take-out menus, you may want to give this a try. Add a green salad and some crusty bread to this Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup With Bacon & Potatoes and you’ll end up with
You can make this Quick & Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread in your own kitchen. You have my word on that. You’re probably thinking that I’ve gone too far on this one. How can this amazing authentic-looking rustic bread be quick & easy? With no kneading required? She must have taken leave of her senses. I’m telling
There’s no shortage of recipes featured online these days. Sometimes, there are so many paraded in front of us on social media …it’s a bit overwhelming. Then, that one photo catches your eye and you’re so grateful. This Awesome Apple Almond Cake has been recreated in my kitchen countless time because of one of those eye-catching
Imagine how great it would be to enjoy your own totally homemade pizza at a moment’s notice. It really is possible without a bunch of expensive equipment. A pizza stone preheated in a very hot oven is the key. And starting off with the proper flour of the best quality. You absolutely can make this
This pot roast needs to be on your list of go-to recipes. Super delicious. Super tender. And after the initial preparations, it’s totally hands-off for several hours before the big reveal. Ina Garten’s Company Pot Roast is just that …what you will want to serve to your favorite people. Soon.
This is one of my family’s favorites. A hearty go-to dish that feeds a large crowd and makes everyone happy. Every time. You won’t find the recipe in a cookbook. This one was created by my awesome daughter-in-law, so I’ve named it Maria’s Delicious Roasted Vegetable Lasagna.
