You might be feeling a bit of baking fatigue after all the treats you made this past holiday season. If that sounds like you, there’s absolutely no shame in buying baked goods from the grocery store, and sometimes the pre-made stuff can even give you inspiration for your next kitchen endeavor. This Orange Crush cake […]
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I Love This Dish Rack (and You Will, Too)
At some point over the past few months, I realized that I had started thinking about every meal in the context of how many pots, pans, utensils, plates, and knives would need to be dirtied in its pursuit. It’s a recipe for justifying copious amounts of take-out—which, granted, is a great thing to do right […]
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cake II
Ingredients 1 cup margarine ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup water ½ cup buttermilk 2eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup peanut butter 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup margarine 6 tablespoons buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract […]
Hangtown Fry with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs
Ingredients 6eggs ¼ cup heavy cream 2 dashes hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 12shucked small oysters, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions Step 1 Preheat the […]
Avocado and Black Bean Dip
Ingredients 1avocado – peeled, pitted, and mashed ½ (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 pinch sea salt to taste Directions Step 1 Mix avocado, black beans, lime juice, and garlic together in a microwave-safe bowl. […]
Tarragon and Spice Deviled Eggs
Ingredients 12eggs ⅓ cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, or to taste 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons sweet pickle juice 2 teaspoons cider vinegar salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon 2 teaspoons minced green onion (white part only) 1 pinch paprika 24fresh tarragon leaves, […]
Cabbage and Smoked Sausage Soup
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1onion, chopped 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced 3 cups water 1 head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped 3carrots, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced ⅓ cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, with liquid 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes […]
Easy Corn and Crab Chowder
Ingredients 1russet potato, peeled and cubed 5 slices bacon, diced ½onion, chopped 1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained ½ teaspoon parsley flakes 2 tablespoons butter ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup dry white wine(Optional) 1 cube chicken bouillon 1 ½ cups milk 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn salt and pepper to taste Directions Step […]
The Best Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1egg ¼ cup dry bread crumbs 1onion, diced 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups water ¼ cup distilled white vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce Directions Step 1 In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into […]
Spicy Chicken and Hominy Mexican Soup
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small onion, chopped 2chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste 1 (32 ounce) can enchilada sauce 2 (16 ounce) cans hominy 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can […]