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Category: RECIPES

  • Peanut Butter Cookies

    I admit I am not the best baker. Baking is too precise for me. I enjoy throwing things like vegetables and herbs in a pot and hoping for the best. Movie night came and the gang wanted cookies. I wanted to oblige them, however, we were all out of granulated sugar. The pleasing mom that…

  • Asian Orange Chicken

    We really enjoyed this version of orange chicken. Last year my sister-n-law Jennifer sent me a wok that I am so in love with. It makes sauteing a cinch. Most of the prep work is all about the marinade which needs to be done at least two hours in advance. I skipped on the breaded…

  • Potato and Green Bean Salad

    I love recipes that do not require measurements and this dish falls into that category. Source: Food Buzz 2 pounds red and white potatoes, chopped into 1 inch cubes 3/4 pound green beans 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 red onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dill, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped Olive oil…

  • Valentine’s Day Cream Puffs – Eclairs

    My mom flew out to spend last Christmas with us. After picking her up from the airport, I took her to a quaint French cafe for lunch. She saw the eclairs on display and just had to buy one. I actually thought my mom’s were just as good. Cream puffs have become a Valentine’s Day…

  • Molten Lava Cakes

    I made this recipe several years ago for a Valentine’s Day dinner party. It was so rich and chocolaty, I did not crave chocolate for a whole month. I did not make the whipped cream. Instead, we ate ours with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. I read somewhere to place a ball of ganache in…

  • Asian Spinach Salad with Orange and Avocado

    This has been one of my favorite salads as of late. The dressing is lite not greasy. Pair with something simple as the flavor of the salad can be dramatic. Source: Bon Appétit February 2008 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger…

  • Skore Bar Cake

    I have heard this cake goes by a few different names, Better Than Sex, Better Than Robert Redford. Since this is a family site, I will call it the Skore Bar Cake. I picked this recipe up from a friend of mine. This cake is really good but very rich. 1 box Chocolate cake mix…

  • Chocolate Moose Sundae

    Last summer a friend invited us over for a BBQ. This is Kate’s mother’s recipe. 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix 3 cups milk 1 medium tub cool whip Hershey Chocolate bars Mix milk and pudding mix in a blender. Add tub of cool whip. Pour into glasses. Add a dollop cool whip on top. Shave…

  • Roasted Halibut and Green Beans with Asian Cilantro Sauce

    The sauce was similar to the consistency of a relish. Spicy, but oh so good. It reminds me of the green salsa my friend made last summer. i poured it over everything. Source: Bon Appétit March 2006 2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 green onion,…

  • Carrot Cupcakes with Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting

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    I love that these muffins are not greasy which is common with carrot cakes and zucchini bread. We opted to pass on the frosting and enjoy them simply as muffins. 3/4 Cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup…