Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Hi internet friends and dear readers! I have no recipes to share with you today. Today, all I have for you is an announcement. After much consideration, I have decided to take an indefinite break from blogging. As much as I have enjoyed creating and sharing recipes with all of you here, it is an endeavor that takes up a lot of my free time, …
These Roasted Asparagus Carrot Bundles with Walnuts and Goat Cheese Drizzle are a burst of spring flavors on a plate. Not only is this healthy veggie side dish going to make your family happy, it is also fancy enough for entertaining. It’s the end of another holiday weekend. I hope you are not feeling too guilty about what you ate. Did you have more ham, …
This Jalapeño Shredded Beef and Polenta is hearty and comforting. Beef and jalapeño peppers are cooked in a slow cooker and then served on a bed of creamy instant polenta. It’s so easy to make too! Happy spring, everyone! Did you know that today marks the first day of this glorious season of life and rebirth? Ironically, we are welcoming it with a snowstorm. Typical …
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is going to get merrier with the addition of these Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting to kick things up a notch. When I posted this recipe in preparation for Easter a couple of weeks ago, I totally overlooked St. Patrick’s Day. This has to be remedied ASAP! These tasty little cupcakes with a boozy kick are going to be …
The Vietnamese Baguette or Banh Mi with its light and airy interior and crispy and flaky crust is a bread that is hard to replicate in a home kitchen. Here is my attempt to recreate it in my kitchen. Pretty good, I must say. I’m Vietnamese. My blood is part soy sauce. It’s one of my favorite condiments and flavoring agents. When it comes to eating crusty bread, I …
Everything is better in mini form. These cinnamon, ginger, and clove spiced Mini Carrot Loaves are perfect with a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. Keep these in mind for Easter treats! When my favorite shows were off the air during the winter TV hiatus, I watched a couple of programs I have not viewed before. One was Kids Baking Championship on the …
If you love whipped cream, then a Strawberry Fool is the dessert for you. With whipped cream and swirls of strawberry puree, it is a mouthful of pillowy, airy, and fruity goodness! Serve some for a special Valentine’s Day treat! Happy Valentine’s Day!! I hope you have a great day! It’s after 1:00 am, and the hubs and I got back home a little while ago …
A popover is a bread that is eggy, hollow on the inside, and lightly crusted on the outside. These Popovers with Garlic Herb Cheese go well with almost any dish. They can be baked in specialized popover pans or regular muffin pans. So, this was supposed to be a Valentine’s Day dessert post, but as you can see from these images, it didn’t work out that …
These Cheesy Garlic Pita Chips are crispy and delicious. They freeze well and reheat quickly. Make a lot of extras to keep on hand for a spur-of-the-moment appetizer or snack. When I get a cold, it lasts for an excruciatingly long period…about 3 weeks from the first tickle in my throat to the last tissue wipe. It really irritates me when other people overcome their …
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