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New Orleans bacon pralines are a sweet and salty candy made with lightly sweetened bacon and caramelized sugar pecans. Confession: Until seeing New Orleans bacon pralines on an episode of 5 Ingredient Fix, I didn’t know what they were. The word ‘praline’ is used in the same context as ‘pecan’, so I figured praline is just a southern word…
Strawberry lemonade popsicles are just the sweet treat we need on a hot summer day. They’re super easy to make, and of course, super delicious, too.
The ultimate Cinnamon Buns recipe is right here, and you’re going to love it! Yeast-risen cinnamon rolls, made from scratch, topped with sweet cream cheese glaze. The ultimate cinnamon buns are definitely worth getting up for on a weekend morning. Forget the canned stuff and show off your mad baking skills with these homemade Cinnamon…
Chocolate jimmy sandwiches for Mother’s Day. I wasn’t sure how to cover this topic here on Pass the Sushi. My mother and I had an interesting dynamic, and I always considered Mother’s Day one of the holidays I could skip over without much concern. However, as a food blogger, I knew the Internet would be…
Pita rolls are the perfect homemade bread to comfort you when life gets a little crazy. Warmed up and slathered with butter, there’s not much better! Have I mentioned that I welcome craziness into my life? I could go into a list of reasons why this is oh so very true, but instead I’ll just…
Mesquite smoked chicken will turn your bland, boring whole chicken dinner into a tender chicken dinner that’s packed with flavor. The secret lies in flavorful dry rub and the mesquite wood chips. What could be better than to follow a post about eggs with a post about chicken? A few weeks back, Mother Nature teased us with a…
Deviled eggs make every appetizer platter tastier. But should they be made with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip? It’s debatable, yet the Miracle Whip vs mayo debate doesn’t have to tear down relationships. This recipe calls for a simple and easy way to make the scrumptious deviled eggs and the tale-old discussion of whether to use…
Chocolate chip cookie dough truffles cheesecake is one of those desserts that makes the problems of the world just melt away. Well, most of the time. You’ll see what I mean. Last year on a cold winter’s night while we were snuggled in bed, the house was broken into. I have tried to find a…
Waffle House has delicious waffles, but the cheddar waffles with kielbasa and maple syrup are simply outstanding! Here’s a copycat recipe for them, so that you can make them at home. I’m not a breakfast person. I think it’s because I don’t wake up hungry and by the time my stomach kicks in it wants something…
Slow cooker chicken taco chili is the perfect slow cooker dinner! Just dump all of the ingredients into your Crock Pot, turn it on and come home to dinner, ready to serve. Things I already miss about winter: My awesome knee high socks. Sure, no one else sees them, but I love the argyle print, stripes,…
Thomas Keller’s buttermilk Fried Chicken is the best fried chicken you will ever eat! The recipe comes from his book, “Ad Hoc at Home,” and we’re going to show you how to make it. Looking for the best fried chicken recipe? You’ve come to the right place! This crispy fried chicken recipe is the best…
Cranberry bean pasta fagioli is a hearty comfort food soup. Cranberry beans are added to a traditional Italian soup with pasta, kale, and pancetta. Beyond delicious! I’ve caught a mean case of Spring Fever. It’s normally cold through March in my neck of the woods, with warmth breaking through here and there. Well, Mother Nature…
Strawberry layer cake with whipped strawberry filling between moist layers of vanilla cake and an outside edge of crunchy Pirouette cookies. This is what Valentine’s Day love is made of. You asked for Valentine’s Dy posts, well here’s one for ya. Now try and tell me those layers don’t scream love! When I first saw this strawberry…
Meaty Louisiana Gumbo is loaded with chicken, Andouille sausage, pork sausage, and ham. This is a “stick to your ribs”, hearty comfort food meal! It’s so cold here today that there were ice crystals on the inside of the back door for a large portion of the day. Now, I’m not complaining – it’s winter,…
Cannoli cupcakes are sweet vanilla cake filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and bittersweet chocolate, then frosted with a rich vanilla bean buttercream. Amazing! And on the 5th day, she just couldn’t take it anymore! OK, maybe it was the 4th. Who’s counting? I’m fed up with typing about being sick (really – that’s not fun…
Sausage soup with mixed greens and cornmeal dumplings. An easy, hearty, comforting soup. The best news is that it will warm any chills right out of your bones. Please excuse my posts if they have been a little sporadic lately. I have been fighting one of those weird colds where you don’t feel sick but you…
Stuffed pork tenderloin is a delicious meal by itself, but when a spicy diablo sauce is drizzle over it, the meal becomes irresistible and unforgettable! Call me butter because I have been on a roll lately making food the BF can’t / won’t eat. Example: Pecans – when you make only pecan tarts for New…
Brioche is homemade yeast bread perfection. Fluffy, with lots of eggs, it makes just about everything you put on it taste that much better. Here we are 4 days into the new year and I have yet to declare any resolutions. I believe that stating your goals makes you more likely to achieve them and…
Chocolate pecan tart is a dessert that looks and tastes fancy enough to serve for a special event or a holiday, but it’s so delicious and indulgent, you might want to eat it every night. We spent New Years Eve playing the Nintendo Wii with friends at our house and let me just say, we need…
Butter pecan praline tart will be the star of your holiday dessert table. Not just because of the buttery crust and praline pecans stuffed inside of it, but also because of the whiskey maple cream sauce that’s drizzled over the top of it! I hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Mine will be spent…
From scratch Green Bean Casserole is just what it sounds like. There are no canned “cream of” soups harmed in the making of this classic green bean casserole recipe! Looking for the best homemade green bean casserole? Forget canned soup. This easy green bean casserole is made with tender green beans, bacon, pimento peppers, sharp…
Bittersweet chocolate tart is a great holiday dessert. It’s rich and decadent, but it’s not overly sweet like desserts made with milk chocolate are. What’s with the new trend of mean holiday commercials? Ones where you are told you bought a horrible gift or show someone being spiteful to their mother in law (“He drinks coffee now, Mom“). Is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Boston Cream Pie is a great dessert, but take those big flavors and put them into a miniature sized dessert, and you get Boston cream pie minis…desserts that are perfect for one person! Mother Nature <3’s me. Hates the rest of the east coast today but <3’s me. Its overcast, not a billion degrees, and generally…
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…
Everyone needs a go-to classic chocolate chip cookies recipe and this one is it. Luckily, chocolate chip cookies are tasty any time of the year… even for Christmas in July. Apparently summer is half over and that means stores are filling their shelves with Autumn decorations, school supplies and early Christmas bargains…. Really? Because my calendar…
This Fontina Cheese Sauce recipe is rich and thick with so much cheesy flavor and a kick of spice from cayenne and cajun seasoning. It’s the perfect finishing touch over any dinner, from pasta to chicken, veggies, and more! If you’re a cheese lover, this is the kind of sauce that’ll make you weak in…