Last night, while sleeping the sleep of a teacher who knows there’s no school in the morning (my district called our snow day last night at 10,) I had a very vivid dream about chocolate chip muffins. When I woke up, I remembered seeing some chocolate chips in the pantry. And what better way to spend an early March snow day than baking? Continue reading
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I first discovered this recipe on one of those swivel stands at the Destin Ice Seafood Market. I found it again last week online, and decided it had been too long since we’d had this. It was as good as I remembered it. At first, you think fish and cheese should never ever mix, but this recipe will prove you wrong (as it proved me wrong). Continue reading
Hojaldras (pronounced ohaldras) is the Panamanian (and Colombian) version of fried dough. In Panama, at least, it is served as a breakfast bread, and it is not sweetened with powder sugar, so it is more of a salty snack. Today, I am sharing with you my grandma’s recipe. Continue reading
Last Wednesday, my in-laws were in town and my mother-in-law volunteered to make this recipe she had recently seen in the newspaper. It was so nice not to have to worry about feeding my guests for dinner, and it turns out that this easy-to-make recipe is also incredibly delicious. I can’t wait to try the mustard-panko crust on a pork tenderloin or chicken drumsticks. Continue reading
They’re great on a pizza, a sandwich or just as a snack. But, sun-dried tomatoes aren’t cheap, and for $1.99 you can make them yourself. Not only will you have the satisfaction of saving a few dollars – but you get to have the simple childlike joy of performing a Mr. Wizard-like experiment in your own kitchen. Continue reading
Even though the season of gluttony and sweets is behind us, I can’t help but share my grandmother’s recipe for pecan pie. We lost my grandpa last year, so this past December was the first time my grandmother came to visit us and spent the holidays in the U.S. We had a wonderful time, and she earned her keep by baking several pecan pies, which then only lasted about 24 hours as we greedily devoured them. Continue reading
Now that we are approaching the end of the year, it is time for ALL the parties! While I have no issues with slaving away in front of the oven cooking and baking all day, sometimes I just want to whip something up and be done with it. In the spirit of quick and dirty party planning, today I want to share recipes for sangria and a marble chocolate trifle that won’t take long to make. Continue reading
This is one of my favorite desserts in the whole wide world. I cobbled together the recipe by using Alton Brown’s brownie recipe, and Tyler Florence’s Ultimate Cheesecake recipe. Continue reading
These “brownies” should probably be called something else, since there is no cocoa in them. However, don’t let that stop you, as these are sure to be a hit for Thanksgiving and the rest of the year’s holiday celebrations. Continue reading
Nothing beats fresh Fall apples. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, so many options to choose from. I like to mix apples when I bake to get a good blend of sweetness, tartness, and different consistencies. This recipe can be made with any apple variety you want, so go crazy! Continue reading