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Apple cider and maple cream tart. It’s the dessert that sounds like Fall has arrived and tastes like it, too. It’s made with fresh apple cider and real maple sugar. Grab your fork! I am going to say something right now few people would openly admit. I am from Delaware. No longer a state unknown…
Slow cooker venison sliders are perfect for game day food or an easy dinner. The slow cooker does all of the work and you get to take all of the credit for the great taste. I have a weird hobby (seriously, I work at a comic book store, I know a weird hobby when I see…
Black and white chocolate brownies are the perfect brownie for chocolate lovers. You get white chocolate and dark bittersweet chocolate in the same bite. How important is good design when it comes to food blogs? How much of a role does in play in your interest in a site? Personally, I love a clean design…
Mozzarella Sticks aren’t a new appetizer by any means, but when the cheese is coated with crunchy Panko bread crumbs and then fried up until the cheese is melted and the bread crumb coating is crispy, these fried Mozzarella sticks become anything but ordinary! Looking for the best mozzarella stick recipe? These mozzarella cheese sticks…
Homemade broccoli cheese soup is warm, cozy, and comforting, and when it’s paired with a grilled sandwich, it makes for a quick and easy dinner. When I started up the blender for this Broccoli Cheese Soup my cat flew through the air like a rocket, over the couch, and under the end table. Ten he…
This cranberry-apple quick bread recipe is super easy to make. It’s loaded with apples and cranberries, so it’s like having a bite of Fall for dessert. Let’s talk Iron Chef America. Last night I caught another episode of the new Iron Chef competition and I just don’t like it. I don’t think a reality TV…
Snickers cupcakes are everything you would expect in a sweet dessert. Moist chocolate cupcakes stuffed with caramel and Snickers candy bars. What’s not to love? Want to know a secret? I don’t really like sweets. I prefer meat and vegetables over cupcakes and candy, despite what this blog may lead you to believe. So, why…
Bacon wrapped meatloaf. Comfort food (bacon) wrapped around more comfort food (beef and pork). It’s a crazy delicious dinner, unless you don’t eat meat, in which case I feel a little bit guilty…
This Toffee Halloween popcorn is a crunchy sweet holiday snack. Popcorn is tossed in a mixture of maple syrup and brown sugar with chocolate chips and sprinkles. Hey there, sweet tooth. Halloween Night I remember walking along the boardwalk with my parents when I was little. It was night time and the whole boardwalk was lit up…
Peanut butter blossoms are classic, soft peanut butter cookies with a kiss of chocolate in the center. They’re a required part of every holiday cookie platter and an all-around perfect cookie any time of the year. Is anyone else on the fence when it comes to Halloween this year? Part of me is excited and wants to…
Homemade granola tastes so much better than granola you can buy in grocery store. This homemade granola recipe is full of fresh and dried fruits, nuts, whole grains, and other tasty stuff that’s good for you. Do you ever get in a fashion funk? I do. Every. Single. Day. I see cute outfits left and right and…
Pulled pork sandwiches are awesome for a backyard barbecue or a simple Sunday dinner. Seasoned, slow roasted pulled pork is piled high on a bun and topped with fresh coleslaw. Perfection. Today was an awesome day in that I got back to Trader Joe’s. I hadn’t been in so long I had forgot the glory of…
Vanilla chai cupcakes are moist and fluffy, filled with earthy spices like cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg. The vanilla chai buttercream frosting on top will give you seriously sweet dreams! My lil girl kitten, Kiori, loves to counter cruise, which is not a behavior I condone. Leave a stick of butter out and she can’t help herself, up…
(The timing of this venison tacos post is somewhat ironic, only because we are in the process of making new friends (woot!) who are vegetarians, so I am learning a lot about it. This post is in no way meant to offend vegetarians.) If you have any aversion to wild game or are lacking a…
Buttermilk ricotta waffles are thick savory waffles that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner! My IT guy just told be my tower needs a viking funeral – at least for what I need to do on it. This is really harshing my…
Spiced pear cake is one of those desserts that just shouts “Fall is finally here!”. It’s moist, full of sweet pears and deep, earthy spices, and loaded with flavor. And because cake without glaze on top is a sad sight, there’s a thick layer of rich cream cheese glaze on the top of this one….
Corn chowder may seem like a great dish for a cool Fall day, but when it’s made with Summer sweet corn, it becomes a bowl full of flavor to enjoy even in the middle of the Summer! You know what would make Ikea really amazing? If it was in the tiniest building ever. The rooms…
Quesadillas, stuffed with roasted pork, black beans, cheese and rice. It’s a quick, inexpensive dinner that keeps you full. Emphasis on inexpensive. Because not much else is cheap these days. Let’s talk politics. Ok, I don’t really have a great debate prepared here, really, I am a little disappointed in something. I went and applied for…
Sink your teeth into this Homemade Caramel Apple Bread, ever so decadently drizzled with rich caramel glaze. Bursting with pieces of fresh apples throughout, this bakery-style sweet bread is the perfect sweet morning treat or midnight snack. Are you a first-time baker? No need to worry. This quick bread recipe is ideal for beginners, thanks…
Marbled cream cheese brownies are a quick and easy dessert that you’ll want to have on hand for when unexpected guests stop by. Like gnomes. It’s dark, late and your tired. As you pull into your driveway your headlights illuminate two yard gnomes sitting, patiently contemplating their next chess move. At first it startles you…
Cookie bars can be baked up in any flavor combination you can dream of, but for a classic, pure, perfect cookie bar, peanut butter and chocolate chips simply must be involved. OK, I’ll admit it! I love you, Fall – too much – so I did it. I broke down the other day, and participated…
Thai chicken curry is an easy, fun, and quick dinner to make. It’s very fragrant and filling, with just enough spice to put a little tingle onto your taste buds. I <3 Thai food. It’s amazing – simple, clean and delicious. Each and every component is distinct and yet not one taste overwhelms the other. I…
Chocolate chip Belgian waffles. Big, fluffy waffles studded with chocolate chips. Sunday morning brunch never tasted so good… and it never looked so pretty, either. Ever realize how important a simple garnish is? Where I don’t often garish our dinner plates in my own home, I expect when going out to a restaurant that there…
Rosemary Baked French Fries. Forget the frying. These baked French fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sprinkled with fresh rosemary and sea salt. The perfect side dish. My cat is a foodie. He loves vegetables. Snap the end of asparagus or green beans, he comes running. Shuck corn, he’s at your feet. Peel…
Salted caramel chocolate tart tastes amazingly like a Twix candy bar. Salted caramel and chocolate inside of a tender shortbread crust. The perfect dessert on good days… and bad days. In about 6 hours the alarm clock is going to go off… not once but at least 4 times with seven minute intervals before someone…
Southwest-style eggrolls are packed with chicken, corn, spinach, and southwest spices. Serve them with a spicy chipotle cream dip for a delicious appetizer or game day snack food. This weekend was action packed and fun filled brought to me by the city of Baltimore. Well, sort of. There was a comic book convention I went…
Homemade ravioli isn’t difficult to make. Just roll up your sleeves and prepare to get dusted with flour. It’s fun to make and delicious to eat! Today was my day off and, much like that lady on the food network who seems really mean, I spent it cooking (minus the film crew and culinary prestige…
Key Lime Coconut Cupcakes are a taste of summer sunshine. With bright lime and coconut flavors in the moist cupcake and a lime cream cheese frosting on top, you’ll want to devour these treats! Shocking News Flash: Autumn is not here yet. Despite the attempts from the retail giants to make you believe crisp weather, falling…
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a healthy, quick, and easy weeknight dinner. Save money on Asian carryout and make your own fresh at home. Looking for the best chicken stir-fry recipe? In under 30 minutes, you can craft a flavorful, zesty, easy chicken dinner that tastes super authentic and is perfect for lazy cooks. This…
The author of this ciabatta bread recipe had me laughing out loud – literally – with comments like this as you went along with the recipe: Add flour and salt to your bowl of yeasty water. This, after measuring out the flour, presents another prime opportunity to get flour on your person. This will be…
Brewer’s blondies are a cross between malted milk cookies and walnut blondies. They’re rich, nutty, and full of flavor. Just like a great dessert should be. The dog is broken. I am not sure what happened or how but his tongue wont stop licking. Slop, slurp, slop, slurp can be heard any time day or…
Meatloaf burgers are made with a mixture of spicy and sweet ground sausages and ground beef, then topped with tomato sauce and melted Parmigiano cheese. This is comfort food the way it was intended to be. Satisfying! Great news… I have a new PtS original recipe for you! I’m bringing you this amazing recipe so…
Malted milk cookie tart. A buttery, malted milk cookie crust topped with chocolate and malted milk balls. The dessert of champions! Kitchenaid Food Processor, oh how I love you. Let me count the ways… Seriously, if my rents weren’t so good at making the holidays rock, I’d say best present ever – but really, they have made…
I got this paisley fabric for next to nothing at Joannes when it was on sale. I think its super pretty and should have gotten more. I’m making a full apron out of if as well that should be done tomorrow. It would be really cute for a mom and daughter cooking team or sisters.
This easy lemon pie recipe will cool you down and try to help you forget how hot and sticky humid is outside. It’s full of fresh lemons, and the graham cracker crust is perfect with it. It’s been blazing hot here with no break for rain. The humidity is so thick you could slice it with a…
This Italian sausage farfalle recipe is a comfort food dinner that’s packed with flavor from healthy ingredients like spicy turkey sausage, kale, white beans, and sun-dried tomatoes. And of course, pasta. You’ll love it! HOMEMADE SESAME SEED BUNS = EPIC FAIL…. It’s not often that I consider how desperately I need my Kitchenaid stand mixer, but…
This caramel-brandy mushroom sauce is perfect when you’re looking to add flavor to your beef or pork. Fresh mushrooms are sauteed in a sweetened brandy cream sauce. Tonight we were blessed with perfect grilling weather so I pulled out some rib eye steaks and started working on a goal of mine which is sauces. I…
Craving bold flavors but short on time? This blackened tilapia recipe is your answer! In this blackened tilapia recipe, we transform mild tilapia fillets into a restaurant-worthy dish with a smoky, spicy crust in under 30 minutes. Looking for an easy blackened tilapia recipe? This recipe is a winner for busy weeknights or when you…
So, I went a little crazy at the fabric store the other day and bought a whole bunch of fabrics I didn’t need. This cherry print was one of them, but A) I’m a sucker for cherries, and B) isn’t it kinda awesome? My goal is to lay out all of the fabrics I have…
Perfectly flaky dough with a caramel and nut topping that’s not overly sweet but just sweet enough to give your sweet tooth a fix. Ina Garten knows her homemade pecan sticky buns, and after you make this sticky buns recipe, you’ll know and love them, too. When procrastination kicks in, the perfect way to feel…