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Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Best way to cook them!

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I am so into roasted vegetables.  Roasting is so easy, and brings out the natural flavors and sweetness of vegetables.  So, naturally, Brussels sprouts should follow into that… Read More »

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Meringue Cookies – Lighter than air!

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What do you do with the egg whites after making custard or ice cream with egg yolks?  You make meringue cookies!  Lighter than air, they are like eating… Read More »

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Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling – Super Wow!

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Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen, these cupcakes are like no cupcakes you have had before!  A little more work, but so worth it.  You will want to eat… Read More »

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Coffee Ice Cream – Best ever!!!

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David Lebovitz knew what he was doing when he developed this recipe.  I couldn’t change a thing! 1 1/2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups… Read More »

Whipped White Frosting – an easier 7-minute frosting!

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A much easier (and tastier) way to make 7-minute frosting.  This recipe makes a generous amount to frost a 2-3 layer cake. 2 large egg whites, room temperature… Read More »

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Southern Biscuits – Can breakfast get any better?

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When I was a kid living near D.C., we would vacation on a farm in Alabama.  This was in the 1960′s.  Every morning, my aunt would unroll her… Read More »

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner – Our luck of the Irish!!

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The Irish knew what they were doing when they invented this dish.  Awesome! 2 1/2 – 4 lb. package  corned beef with spice packet 4 carrots, peeled, halved,… Read More »

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Bacon – Simplified!

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This is a great way to cook bacon (both regular and turkey).  I like to cook a whole pound at a time and freeze it.  Then, I can… Read More »

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Sunny Morning Muffins – Makes every morning sunny!

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These muffins are absolutely, hands down, the best muffins I have ever put in my mouth.  And full of good things, to boot!!  You HAVE to try them!… Read More »

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Sangria – Perfect party drink!

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The perfect party starter.  Extremely refreshing! 1 – 750 ml bottle  Merlot (inexpensive is better) 1/3 c. brandy 1/4 c. apple juice 1/4 c. orange juice 2-4 T…. Read More »