Tag Archives: easy

Coconut Tres Leches Cake for Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

Want an easy, take-along dessert for Cinco de Mayo?  Make this delicious Coconut Tres Leches Cake! Coconut oil  in the batter and a toasted coconut topping add to the rich mix of flavors.  Muy bien! Ingredients: *  one white or vanilla box cake mix, baked according … Continue reading →

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Paula Deen’s “Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding”

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

My wife brought home a great recipe for banana pudding yesterday. A gracious co-worker had shared with her Paula Deen’s spiffed-up version of this much-loved comfort food. We agree that both the Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies and the whipped topping/cream cheese mixture add  ”adult” … Continue reading →

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Bread Machine Challah Rolls

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

I do not have a stellar bread-baking history and that is one reason why we own a bread machine. I am determined to bake an artisanal masterpiece, from scratch, before my baking days are over! To that end, I am learning … Continue reading →

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Cookies For Your Valentine!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by admin

Here are two tasty treats which can be made from the same almond cookie dough. Linzer Cookies, a perennial holiday offering, just look like you tried extra hard! Add a heart cut-out in the center and you have an impressive Valentine for the special … Continue reading →

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Arroz Con Pollo

Posted on January 31, 2013 by admin

Arroz Con Pollo (rice with chicken) is a hearty, satisfying meal that makes a great family dinner. This easy comfort food is appreciated any day, but especcially on cold or rainy ones!  Ingredients: *  1   7 -oz. jar green olives, drained and sliced … Continue reading →

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Lemon Sponge

Posted on January 15, 2013 by admin

Warm weather, for many, is still a distant dream. However, it’s never too early to add to one’s arsenal of lighter, summery dishes. Here is a light, lemony dessert which is  suitable for any ocassion.  This recipe is from a favorite … Continue reading →

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Sylvia’s Savory and Sweet Cocktail Meatballs

Posted on December 30, 2012 by admin

Cocktail meatballs, of one variety or another, have been around a long time.  My wife got this particular recipe at an office party many years ago.  Since our photocopy credits no one,  I have named it for her!  An internet search for … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Pumpkin Parfaits

Posted on November 20, 2012 by admin

My wife and I will be sorting through holiday decorations and listening to our first                Christmas music of the season on Thanksgiving Day evening.  It has long been our “tradition”, when possible, to have the house decorated by the end … Continue reading →

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Halloween Coffin Cakes

Posted on October 16, 2012 by admin

Wilton can’t be beat when it comes to holiday baking pans/decorations/ideas!  This Wilton Coffin Cake pan can be purchased online at wilton.com, amazon.com, or at any larger craft stores that carry the Wilton line.  My creative gene is somewhat mutated, … Continue reading →

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Monkey Bread Minis

Posted on September 15, 2012 by admin

I found a tattered,  pencil-scrawled recipe for Monkey Bread in a drawer the other day. There was no source written on the paper, but it is a basic recipe that can be found everywhere.  I thought I would try making a batch … Continue reading →

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