This is an easy way to use up leftover turkey. Just toss the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning, and that afternoon you'll have a hearty, delicious meal ready.
Yield: 6 servings
Monday, December 31, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Gingerbread Men
Nothing says Christmas time like cookies, and this is one of the classics.
Yield: 60 cookies (I used a medium-sized cookie cutter)
Yield: 60 cookies (I used a medium-sized cookie cutter)
Monday, December 24, 2012
Berry Tart
If you want to impress your friends with a dessert that looks great, then this is it. You can mix up the fruit, too, if you have other favorites.
Yield: 12 servings.
Yield: 12 servings.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Portobello Turkey Bake
A great way to use up some leftover turkey, this dish is both hearty and has great texture from the mushrooms. And there's very little cleanup since it's just one skillet and one casserole dish.
Yield: 5 servings
Yield: 5 servings
Monday, December 17, 2012
Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Bread
There's nothing so tempting as the smell of cinnamon raisin bread while it's baking. Your mouth with be salivating all day while it bakes and cools.
Yield: 1 large loaf
Yield: 1 large loaf
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Breasts
This recipe was really just an exercise in curiosity. When I found it I thought it would be a unique texture that I hadn't tried before, and it turned out to be even better than I had expected. Definitely worth making again.
Yield: 4 servings
Yield: 4 servings
Monday, December 3, 2012
Pony Cake
This cake was for the 4-year birthday of my friend's daughter. Needless to say, the kids all liked it. It's a lot of cake, though, so bring some adults to help eat it .
Yield: 24 servings.
Yield: 24 servings.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower
I'm not usually a fan of vegetables, but I will occasionally find a dish worth trying. This one is quite easy to prepare and serves as a good side dish for just about any meal.
Yield: 10 servings
Yield: 10 servings
Monday, November 26, 2012
Apple Cranberry Pie
The only acceptable conclusion to a Thanksgiving dinner is a homemade pie. I've always been partial to apple pie, and I decided to mix it up this time with some cranberries. The tart flavor of the berries makes this pie delicious.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Friday, November 23, 2012
Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookies
I was going through my cabinet trying to think of how to spruce up some plain cookies, and I found some extra sesame seeds laying around. On a whim, I tried combining them with a classic cookie recipe and it turned out to be great! You can taste the sesame and they add a unique flavor.
Yield: 4 dozon cookies
Yield: 4 dozon cookies
Friday, November 16, 2012
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
The bribe needed for feeding my chinchillas while I was traveling: peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.
Yield: 32 cookies
Yield: 32 cookies
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sesame Bread
I made this on a whim once, and based on positive feedback from a friend I made it a second time to refine the recipe. This is the improved version.
Yield: 2 loaves
Yield: 2 loaves
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Raspberry Lemonade Bars
These bars have great flavor and the texture turned out much better than I was expecting at the outset. I'm tempted to try them with other types of fruit.
Yield: 16 servings
Yield: 16 servings
Monday, November 5, 2012
Crispy Roasted Potatos
I've been searching for a while for a potato recipe that is easy, crispy, and doesn't require deep frying. Finally, I've found it.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Chocolate Cake
This cake is pretty damn amazing. It's got a soft texture and thick creamy frosting. Truly a memorable cake.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Monday, October 29, 2012
Balsamic Pot Roast
I've always been a meat and potatoes kinda guy, and it's especially nice when it's this easy. 15 minutes of chopping vegetables and you're done. Just sit back, relax, and let the slow cooker work it's magic.
Yield: 7 Servings
Yield: 7 Servings
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Potato Kielbasa Skillet
Sausage, potato, mustard, and onion. If this doesn't make you happy then you just aren't human.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Monday, October 22, 2012
Chicken with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
This sauce is absolutely fantastic and packs so much flavor. You'll love the smells in your kitchen as you're making it and will enjoy every bite.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Five Cheese Baked Macaroni
Where I come from in Canada, all macaroni & cheese is referred to as Kraft Dinner (no matter the brand). Well, here's a homemade version that blends five cheeses for a great taste. Perfect on a cold fall evening.
Yield: 10 servings
Yield: 10 servings
Monday, October 15, 2012
Nutella Meringue Cookies
I'm a big fan of meringue, even though I don't get around to making it too often. This ingenious cookie combines meringue with a simple Nutella spread to make a great flavor & texture combination.
Yield: 32 Sandwich Cookies
Yield: 32 Sandwich Cookies
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Chocolate Drizzled Gingerbread Cake
This cake has very strong flavor of gingerbread, made extra potent by the use of blackstrap molasses. The topping counters that just perfectly, though, so you'll have a good balance of sweet and bitter.
Yield: 16 servings
Yield: 16 servings
Monday, October 8, 2012
Quick and Hearty Tomato Soup
I've always been partial to tomato soup, but sometimes I just don't have time to make it from scratch. Here's a way that you can turn a couple cans into a home-cooked soup.
Yield: 5 servings
Yield: 5 servings
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Black Pepper Chocolate Cookies
Want to try an unusual cookie? Something with a little more punch than the normal? Bake up some of these cookies with a combination of several spices -- they smell great and are a fun deviation from the normal.
Yield: 60 cookies
Yield: 60 cookies
Monday, September 24, 2012
Crunchy Italian Chicken Breasts
Simple, easy, and tasty. You can make these chicken breasts pretty easily and they pair up with just about any side dish to make a great meal.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Peach & Blueberry Cobbler
I wanted to mix it up a bit with this cobbler, so I tossed in some berries and extra spices. It's easy to experiment to get the flavor you like, so get adventurous.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Monday, September 17, 2012
Gnocchi, Corn, and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
This rich dish has great flavor and texture. I'm not certain if it's a soup or a side-dish, but I am certain that it's tasty.
Yield: 4 servings
Yield: 4 servings
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Blue Ombre Cake
It's like blue art, but much tastier. And it's easy enough that if you can frost a cake then you can make it. If blue isn't your color then you can swap the food coloring for your favorite.
Yield: 16 servings
Yield: 16 servings
Monday, September 3, 2012
Caramel Sticky Rolls
What better way to wake up then to some freshly baked caramel rolls? Cinnamon rolls, maybe? But this is still pretty damned good.
Yield: 15 rolls
Yield: 15 rolls
Monday, August 27, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
These sandwiches are easy to whip up and taste great. Treat yourself to a tasty snack on a lazy afternoon.
Yield: 2 Servings
Yield: 2 Servings
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Peach Blueberry Pie
The spices provide a good counter to the sweetness of the fruit -- a great taste for a warm summer evening.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Monday, August 13, 2012
Cinnamon-Raisin Bread
This is just as easy to make as regular bread and will give it some extra flavor and texture.
Yield: 2 loaves
Yield: 2 loaves
Monday, August 6, 2012
Chicken Gnocchi Alfredo Soup
This soup has amazing flavor. I found it to be better than dinner itself and will definitely make it again.
Yield: 5 servings
Yield: 5 servings
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Peppers, Onions, & Mushrooms
I had some leftover blue cheese in the fridge and needed to find a use for it. I started wondering if there was a way to combine it with potatoes. Turns out there is, and it tastes way better than traditional mashed potatoes.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Monday, July 30, 2012
Rice Pudding
My father would make this family recipe as a treat for breakfast on the weekends. In retrospect, it's more of a dessert than breakfast, but maybe that's why it was such a treat.
Yield: 10 servings
Yield: 10 servings
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Watermelon Salad
I never would have guessed that watermelon and red onion go together so well. It's amazing how much the watermelon takes on the onion's flavor. All around, this is a great summer-time dish.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Monday, July 23, 2012
Peanut Butter Fudge
I don't know if this technically counts as fudge since there's no chocolate, but it's definitely good. Try not to eat too much.
Yield: 81 pieces
Yield: 81 pieces
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Sesame Squares
Good candy should be like art. More than just tasting good, it should look great. This fits the bill perfectly by looking stylish and tasting even better.
Yield: 81 pieces
Yield: 81 pieces
Monday, July 16, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Chili Pork Chops
These chops are very moist and tender. As it is, they aren't too spicy; you can spice them up more if you like a lot of kick in your chili.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Monday, July 9, 2012
Pepper & Cheese Cornbread
I love cornbread, and sometimes you need to spice it up a bit with something beyond just plain cornmeal. This has a lot of flavor and texture, making it a great alternative to traditional cornbread.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Cookies & Cream Cheesecakes
These little cheesecakes are a great single-serving snack. For when you want full cheesecake flavor in a small snack size.
Yield: 30
Yield: 30
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Blueberry-Dijon Chicken
This is an easy dish that has good flavor. The sauce combines the right amounts of sweet and tangy to really make it great.
Yield: 8 Servings
Yield: 8 Servings
Monday, June 25, 2012
Iced Italian Cookies
These cookies are quick and easy to throw together and have a unique shape to them. After making one batch you'll immediately think about making more.
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Baked Beef Burritos
Mexican food is great because it's really impossible to mess up. Pretty much all Mexican food is good, and this is really good. So if you want an easy recipe to try then this is for you.
Yield: 6 burritos
Yield: 6 burritos
Monday, May 28, 2012
Ricotta Mashed Potatoes
These rich mashed potatoes are full of cheesey goodness and will be a welcome addition to any meal.
Yield: 4 servings
Yield: 4 servings
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