Category Archives: Cooking and Recipes

Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork

I hope everyone had a nice holiday.  I know that was 2 weeks ago, but this is my first post since then.  Now it’s time to dive into 2010 with a nice slow-cooker recipe. This week, I decided to get … Continue reading

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Christmas Dinner Menu

Christmas is only a couple of days away, so I am sure you can’t possibly be looking for a last minute Christmas dinner menu, but if you are, you’re in luck.  All of these recipes have been tested out on … Continue reading

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A Crispy Treat Makeover from Smitten Kitchen

Sometimes the smallest details can make the biggest difference.  That was definitely the case with these Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats from Smitten Kitchen.  Deb increased the butter content, browning it before adding the marshmallows, and added course sea salt, … Continue reading

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Apple Cider Donuts and Memories

I remember, as a young girl, watching my great grandmother make homemade donuts.  Those are very special memories.  But with today’s focus on making food healthier, deep-fat frying is not a regular occurrence in my kitchen.  In fact, it’s not … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Spice Is Oh So Nice!

A few weeks ago, I tried the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks and was instantly in love.  The very next day, A Year of Slowcooking posted a link to a Pumpkin Spice Latte slowcooker recipe.  I had to try. It … Continue reading

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Single-Serving Microwave Cake Recipe

The recipe for microwave cake in a mug has been circulating forever.  I have never wanted to try it.  The recipe seemed too eggy and not chocolaty enough.  I knew I would be disappointed.  The way I view the world … Continue reading

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How To Make a Bombe

I made a chocolate and vanilla ice cream bombe (bombe glacée) for Big E’s 11th birthday last month.  This is a simple and delicious dessert that requires no special pan. You will need: 2 cartons of ice cream (I used … Continue reading

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Chocolate ‘n’ Cream Sandwich Cookies

Another cookie recipe from Everyday Food, this time the April 2009 issue. You may have noticed that I make a lot of Martha Stewart recipes.  That’s because (1) the two magazines I subscribe to are MS Living and Everyday Food … Continue reading

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Lemon Cookies

My mom loves lemon, so when I saw the Glazed Lemon Cookies in this month’s Everyday Food, I knew I had to make them for her for Mother’s Day. If you love lemon, you have to try these.  The glaze … Continue reading

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I Just Got a New Oven!

I just had to tell someone that! My old oven was ancient.  I live in an apartment, so I couldn’t replace it, but it has always been lousy.  I couldn’t even think about making cupcakes because they would burn. Today, … Continue reading

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