Now you can get that classy coffee shop food at home. Anise, almond, chocolate. Yum.
Yield: About 30 cookies
Monday, December 26, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Almond Torte
This was a unique dessert to make. It combines a cake with meringue and custard to create a great flavor and texture.
Yield: 10 servings
Yield: 10 servings
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Twisted Maple Nut Bread
This is an aromatic and appetizing way to show off your baking skills. If you're tired of boring old bread then give this a try and you won't regret it.
Yield: 16 servings
Yield: 16 servings
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Chocolate Pecan Pie
If you read my blog then you know I love chocolate. So this recipe was a shoo-in, combining chocolate with the classic pecan pie. Yum!
Yield: 8 Servings
Yield: 8 Servings
Monday, December 5, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Jalapeno Cornbread
This is a more flavorful twist on classic cornbread. The peppers really aren't all that spicy, but they do add some texture and flavor.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Monday, November 21, 2011
Apple Crisp
Cold fall weekend got you bummed out? You need a warm, classic dessert like apple crisp. Serve this up with ice cream or warm cream and you'll forget all about how cold it is outside.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Monday, November 14, 2011
Chicken Piccata
The sauce on this chicken is fantastic. In fact, I'd consider just making this sauce again for other dishes.
Yield: 3 servings
Yield: 3 servings
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Apple and Pear Flaugnarde
Flaugnarde is a French dessert with fruit and a custard/flan style filling. But all you really need to know is that it's tasty. Anyone with modest baking experience should be able to make this.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Chicken Enchiladas
Mexican food is great: easy to make, tasty, and filling. Try this enchilada recipe and see how easy it is to make restaurant quality Mexican at home.
Yield: 4 servings
Yield: 4 servings
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Butter Tarts
These are a classic of Canadian cuisine. I can remember getting excited when I'd visit Grandma and she'd pull some of these out for us to eat. One bite and you'll be sold on them.
Yield: 24
Yield: 24
Monday, October 24, 2011
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These soft chocolate cookies have a great texture and loads of fudgy goodness. Plus they look good.
Yield: 3 Dozen Cookies
Yield: 3 Dozen Cookies
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Au Gratin Potatoes
This is a classic potato dish that is pretty easy to make. Cook in a saucepan for 10 minutes, let it bake for a while in the oven, and you've got a fantastic side dish!
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Monday, October 17, 2011
Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls rock! They smell great and taste even better. You do have to plan ahead a couple hours, but they really aren't difficult to make.
Yield: 15 rolls
Yield: 15 rolls
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Chipotle Pepper Bean Dip
Bean dip is tasty, and it's really pretty easy to make yourself, too. All you need is a blender and a few minutes.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Monday, October 10, 2011
Bread Soup Bowl
Bread bowls are awesome. They look cool, taste great, and fill you up like nobody's business. I made these with homemade potato soup, though you could do it with just about any thick soup or stew that you'd like.
Yield: 8 bread bowls
Yield: 8 bread bowls
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Honey Walnut Pie
You've got to love walnuts to want to try this recipe. It's a pretty cool pie, and let's you break away from the traditional pies to try something new.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thai Chicken Stirfry
This looks like a daunting dish, but is only an intermediate level to cook. The cilantro and lime really make a fantastic flavor that is sure to satisfy.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Peanut Butter Banana Cups
Everyone knows that bananas and peanut butter taste great together. But Reese's hasn't yet figured out that they should put bananas in their peanut butter cups... You can be part of the flavor revolution!
Yield: 50 candies
Yield: 50 candies
Monday, September 19, 2011
Heart Cake
I made this cake for a friend's birthday. It looks cool and tastes just as good. I cheated and used store-bought frosting, though. If you want to be adventurous then you could make homemade chocolate frosting.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Jalapeno Cheddar Scones
A good scone recipe is hard to come by. These have a moist texture that is delicious. And they really don't take a whole lot of effort to make. The secret is to keep the butter cold and knead the dough as little as possible.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Monday, September 12, 2011
Chocolate Caramel Cups
Chocolate caramel cups = happiness. At least, that's what you'll think right after you eat one.
Yield: 50 candies
Yield: 50 candies
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Buffalo Chicken Roll-ups
These are quick and easy to make. They taste good and can be thrown together in a short amount of time to make a tasty, homecooked meal.
Yield: 4 servings
Yield: 4 servings
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Pepperoni & Mushroom Pizza
This is a classic pizza. But when I make it at home I put on more cheese then you'd get at a pizzeria. Plus, I give the sauce a bit of a spicey kick that makes it taste much better.
Yield: 8 slices
Yield: 8 slices
Monday, August 29, 2011
Peach Cobbler
Great tasting dessert was never so easy. It takes very little work to throw together this easy dessert that will leave your taste buds happy.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Four Cheese and Chicken Baked Ziti
This is a hearty, filling dinner that will satisfy even the hungriest people. It's a savory blend of four cheeses, homemade alfredo sauce, and pasta.
Yield: 9 servings
Yield: 9 servings
Monday, August 22, 2011
Cherry Cordials
Cherry cordials are a classic candy. Homemade cordials really have the "wow factor" that amazes people, and it's not too complicted to make. A substantial amount of work, but not complex.
Plus, there's some really cool chemistry at work here.
Yield: About 180 Candies
Plus, there's some really cool chemistry at work here.
Yield: About 180 Candies
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Peach Pie
This is a fresh, summertime dessert recipe that tastes great. It's a bit of work, but well worth the effort.
Yield: 8 servings.
Yield: 8 servings.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Thai Fries
These are a tasty twist on traditional french fries. They are not as crispy as normal fries (because they aren't deep fried), but they have much more flavor.
Yield: 5 servings
Yield: 5 servings
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Molasses White Bread
I made up this recipe because I wanted to try doing more than just plain-jane white bread. It took a couple tries to figure it out, but I've finally settled on something I like.
Yield: 1 loaf
Yield: 1 loaf
Monday, August 8, 2011
Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread
I love banana bread. This time, I had some extra goodies in my cupboard that are leftover from past baking adventures, so they got thrown into the mix. The results were pretty good.
Yield: 2 large loaves
Yield: 2 large loaves
Monday, August 1, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Cannoli Cake
This is a moist cake that combines a lot of great flavor. If you have trouble finding mascarpone cheese at your local grocery, you can substitute neufchatel. It doesn't taste quite the same, but it'll still be good.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Monday, July 18, 2011
Chili
This is an easy chili recipe that can be prepared in about 15 minutes and then just left to cook. As written it's a medium-spicy chili, and you can tweak the spices as desired to change that.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
A classic summertime pie, this is a great way to enjoy fresh fruit. I recommend you leave room for dessert.
Yield: 9 servings
Yield: 9 servings
Monday, July 11, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Anise Candy
If you aren't familiar with anise, it's very similar to black licorice. Nothing beats homemade candy 😊.
Yield: 81 pieces
Yield: 81 pieces
Monday, July 4, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Rhubarb Cheesecake Pie
I love rhubarb, and I love cheesecake. Now there's a way to combine their forces into a truly awesome dessert. Enjoy.
Yield: 9 servings
Yield: 9 servings
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Whole Grain Bread
I love fresh, homemade bread. The smell; the taste; the texture. Once you get accustomed to making it yourself, you'll never go back to store-bought bread.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Monday, June 20, 2011
Chocolate Mint Brownies
These add a fresh, minty flavor to the traditional brownie. And since brownies are easy to make, that makes this a great way to spruce up dessert.
Yield: 16 servings
Yield: 16 servings
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Cheese Bread
This is bread with some real flavor. Proof that it's ok to experiment a little in the kitchen .
Yield: 10 servings
Yield: 10 servings
Monday, June 13, 2011
Broiled Pork Steak
Pork steaks aren't a common cut of meat, but prepared correctly they can sure be tasty. A slow cooking in the oven or the grill is the perfect way to prepare this meat.
Yield: 4 servings.
Yield: 4 servings.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Blueberry Rhubarb Pie
Everyone knows the classic combination of strawberry & rhubarb. Well, here's a slightly different way to use the tart fruit: combine it with blueberries. It turned out pretty well and definitely worth giving a try.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
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