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Buckeyes are hands-down my favorite candy. When I was a kid, my mom would make these little guys by the dozens. It’s the peanut butter-chocolate combination that can not be beaten. The salty and sweet flavor translates perfectly in this decadent fudge. I hope you …
The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is always unbeatable. When the crispy cereal is added, it’s a total winner.
My pretzel turtles are perfect for gift-giving or just having around in a candy dish. They are sweet, crunchy, and the caramel and chocolate make the perfect combination.
Even if you’re not a fan of pork rinds, you might surprise yourself when you take the first bite of this savory treat; I know I was shocked.
My pizza muffins are an elevated version of the classic English muffin pizza. Made with homemade dough, they are buttery, saucy, and perfect as a portable snack or lunch.
My recipe for Choux Pastry produces a crisp, buttery shell perfect for any filling, savory or sweet. Perfect for a beginner.
I love a good salty snack, and especially I love crackers. So when I first tried cheese crisp, I loved them.
The addition of Sriracha gives This Russian dressing a tang and a little spice which makes me happy.
Chantilly cream puffs are crisp on the outside, and the Chantilly cream filling is lightly sweet, creamy, and delicious.
This recipe for Deviled Ham Spread is creamy, savory, slightly salty, and works perfectly on crackers or a sandwich.
This bread is moist and has that distinctive rye taste that goes so well with corn beef or whatever you decide to put between the slices.
These cannoli are crispy on the outside and velvety smooth on the inside. The pistachios add a crunch and a saltiness that complements the filling.
I have wanted to make a coffee cake for quite a while. The thing that has been holding me back is that I have not had a lot of coffee cake in the past. I know this does not count, but I love little Debbie …
Buttery, Crispy, Creamy, and irresistible; that is what is instore for you with my delicious Crab Puffs.
Polish mistakes are a mixture of ground beef and sausage. A block of Velveeta cheese is mixed in and melted throughout the mixture.
They are an amazing appetizer.
Essentially, these cherry blossom cookies are butter cookies, with the juice of maraschino cherries added in for a sweet cherry flavor.
These muffins are moist and packed with flavor. The cinnamon-sugar topping is like icing on the cake. Pardon the pun.
I believe this recipe makes the best cake. The Coconut in the batter adds a tropical taste that pairs well with the pineapple and the cherries.
The original recipe called for semi-sweet chocolate chips; however, I prefer milk chocolate. As a result, the creaminess and chocolatey flavor come through and have a less harsh semi-sweet chocolate taste.
The grapes are juicy, and the sauce that coats them is creamy and tangy. The candied Pecan topping is outrageous. These elements together make one of the best dishes I have ever tasted.
The yellowcake is moist and light. The use of cake flour helps the cake from drying out and keeps it fresh for a few days.
My recipe coconut buttermilk pie is the best that I have tasted. It is rich without being overly sweet. The custard is creamy and accentuates the coconut.
It is the perfect bread alongside a large bowl of beef stew. The combination of the tangy buttermilk in the bread with the hearty beef flavor of stew, yes, it’s the perfect comfort food for me.
My Pumpkin Spice Scones are moist and have a slight tang from the buttermilk. The combination of spices creates a warm aroma and a remarkable flavor that begs for a hot cup of coffee.
These Peanut butter cups and Pretzel cookies are moist and tender.
The peanut butter flavor works well with pretzels and chocolate chunks. I add flaky sea salt on top for good measure.
These Chocolate Jumbo Muffins are moist, filled with chocolate flavor, and irresistible.
My Nutella stuffed fudge cookies are pretty unique. It’s rich, decadent, and that Nutella center is perfect.
The cinnamon rolls are soft as clouds, I know that sounds corny, but it’s true.
This recipe for these Rollo Stuffed Brownies is fantastic. It is a hearty, rich cookie with the familiar taste of Rollo candy bars.
These Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies Are next level. They are the kind of cookie that makes you sneak from bed at night to the kitchen because you know they are a perfect companion to a tall cold glass of milk.
The chocolate adds a creamy sweetness, and the pumpkin is in the background supporting the chocolate together, forming a cookie for all seasons.
I love to dip this pesto pull apart in ranch dressing; I love the creaminess of the ranch mixed with the herbs from the bread, Sheer perfection.
I was surprised that my first attempt turned out so well. The candy was sweet, creamy, and melted away, leaving the toasted pecans.
My Ham and Cheese Quiche is light, flavorful, and the crust? Well, forget about it! It is flakey and holds up to any filling you throw at it. All in all, the perfect quiche.
My Pig In A Blanket Pull A Part is a crowd-pleaser, the buttery crust wrapped around good quality hotdogs and dipped in whole grain mustard
After several tries, I have settled on this recipe. It is the closest I have tasted that compares to Chef Boyardee. It is kind of sweet, tangy, and packed with parmesan cheese.
This is the best recipe I have found for Red Velvet Cupcakes. So moist, a must try.
My Sloppy Joe Sandwich is less sweet than the canned sauce. It is savory with the right amount of sweetness. It holds together, which kind of defeats the “sloppy” purpose but makes a hell of an adult meal.
Boston Brown Bread is unlike any bread I have tasted. It is soft, spongy, and it has an earthy sweetness that most other loaves of bread do not possess.
I promise that this will be the best bread pudding you have ever eaten. The warm spices and the soft challah bread mixed with warm caramel and pecans will make southerners stand and take notice.
My BBQ Dipped Fried Chicken is everything you want in a summer meal. It tastes great straight from the refrigerator and straight from the oven.
The best, old-fashioned, creamy macaroni salad is made with eggs and crisp vegetables mixed in a simple and creamy dressing.
Fresh and delicious cold pizza will challenge all you know about pizza.
Crispy edges and silky and fluffy on the inside, this Soufflé is filled with fresh sweet corn. Preparing soufflés is actually an easy process, contrary to its reputation for being difficult to make. The reward for making this French classic is immense.
My cold, savory, lightly sweet broccoli salad—filled with crispy bacon, ribbons of red onion, and chewy golden raisins, then tossed in a creamy easy to make dressing, this is what your summer party dreams are made of.
These brownies are amazing straight from the oven. They are moist, chocolatey, and decadent. They are hard to resist.
My Bavarian Pretzels are chewy, soft, and delicious. They pair beautifully with German beer.
Who doesn’t love the milk leftover from a bowl of cereal? Now you can have that taste in a cake. This recipe makes a fantastic tres latches cake. It is sweet, moist, and so satisfying.
My NYC Mega Milk Chocolate and Walnut cookies have slightly crispy edges, and the interior is a tad under-baked and delicious
My White Chocolate, Cherry, and Pistachio Cookies are unlike any cookie you have had. The cookie is soft, moist, and packed with flavor. The white chocolate is smooth and creamy. The cherries add a sweet note that comes through nicely, and the pistachios provide a unique texture and saltiness that ties this cookie together.
Pizza Rustica, Pizzagaina, or Pizza Chiena) is an Italian pie, unlike any pizza you have ever tried. Don’t look for tomato sauce; this filled pizza is a cheese and Italian meat pie with a pizza crust. With distinctive layers, this pie is perfect for lunch or dinner.
My Stuffed Pork Loin is a perfect recipe for a weeknight dinner.
Don’t be intimidated by the presentation. It takes a little prep, but you can be serving this fantastic Pork Loin in no-time.
My potsticker recipe consists of fresh ground pork with cabbage and seasonings wrapped in a light dough and cooked until golden brown. My recipe is an easy way to make this classic at home.
I promise that you will love this Chocolate Brownie Pie. That’s a big statement, but it’s true: it’s a from-scratch brownie pie with an all-butter pie crust and a fudgy brownie filling. What is there not to love?
This Cream of Celery Soup recipe is creamy and velvety. This soup is mild yet very flavorful. I love to take simple ingredients and elevate them into something special.
Spicy, a little sweet, and savory. I love the peanuts and the sauce mixed with the rice. The perfect Kung Pao recipe.
I love torrone, the marshmallow nougat candy filled with almonds, pistachios, and dried apricots.
I call this recipe “Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake” because this is the exact recipe that has been in my family since the early ’70s.
Bake a batch of Cherry Chocolate Chip Valentine Cookies this Valentine’s Day to share with your Valentine. It’s a 20-minute easy recipe.
My Flaky Buttermilk Biscuit recipe is the BEST Biscuit recipe you’ll ever try! These easy, homemade biscuits are soft, flaky, and they are made entirely from scratch.
Let’s face It crackers alone do not make for a fun party snack, but swirl the crackers in butter and add spices and brown sugar, and it’s an appetizer!
The first time I ordered Clafoutis in a restaurant, it was instant love. The silky texture, not overly sweet dessert, was perfection. I instantly knew I had to try to make it.
When I was a kid, I was friends with a family that was first-generation American. Their family fled Latvia during the takeover of the Soviet Union. As the family settled in America, and the next generation came along, they took on our customs. They had …
I think most Americans, if asked, would think a sausage roll is nothing more than pigs in a blanket? Even though the sausage roll has been popular at pubs and throughout Europe for decades, the fad never caught on here. These little guys are the …
Do you love the intense flavor of dark chocolate? If you do, You’ll love this dark chocolate cake.
Shrimp Toast are crunchy and savory with the delicate taste of shrimp. Perfect for an appetizer, or a side dish to your favorite Chinese dish.
My Mixed Berry Slab Pie is my attempt to recreate their perfect mixed berry pie. It reminds me of those less stressful times when coffee and pie solved all our problems.
My favorite place to eat in San Francisco makes and sells only one thing: focaccia. Liguria Bakery has been on a corner of Washington Park since 1911. It’s such a quaint, sleepy area of the city. They originated as a full-service bakery, but it became …
My Chili Colorado is slow-roasted with steak pieces in a lightly spicy sauce made from three different varieties of dried Mexican chili, including guajillo, ancho, and pastilles
Spaghetti pie is an excellent way to take ordinary spaghetti and present it in a different form that you will love! The “crust” is formed from leftover spaghetti, and the filling is spaghetti mixed with a tangy sauce. Spaghetti Pie is comfort food at it’s finest.
If you love blueberries, you’ll be crazy for these cookies! Recently, I purchased a cookbook from Christina Tosi. She is the owner of Milk Bar, a bakery in New York City, and is known for her amazing cakes. I love her recipes. Her recipes are …
I am not sure what there is to say about pie crust. I know that a lot of bakers are afraid to make a pie crust from scratch.
I had never made English Muffins before, and after four attempts and tweaking the recipe, you can make them in only one try.
Ermine Frosting is a not-so-sweet alternative to traditional frosting. This Frosting is a classic but has been rediscovered by bakers like me, who want to add a deliciously nostalgic taste to their cakes.
With a combination of just two recipes, you can pull off this stunning dessert! The White Chocolate Mousse will be a huge hit, complete with an edible chocolate bowl!The mousse is so easy to make, and the chocolate bowls are just as easy. The only …
I am a sucker for a good breakfast bake. I like preparing it the night before if I can. It makes breakfast less hectic, and the leftovers are great too. The Everything Bagel Bake came about because we had leftover bagels from the week before. …
I love Bundt cakes, and if you follow this blog, you will see bundt cakes popping up almost monthly. Not only do I love bundt cake, but I love bundt pans. The company best known for bundt pans is Nordic Ware. They have been making …
Over the past twenty years, Dale and I have been fortunate to be apart of the Long family. They are, without a doubt, the most passionate group of people I have had the good fortune to meet. We became acquainted with them when I worked …
Our BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders are everything you want in a barbecue recipe — sweet, smoky, and fall-apart-tender! It’s also so easy to make, and you don’t have to slave over a hot grill. Instead, toss everything into a dutch oven on the stove, and …
My Chocolate Drop Cookies are made from soft dough and dropped onto a baking sheet in balls; they are a simple, old-fashioned treat that can be customized.
Anyone who makes deviled eggs believes that they make the best-deviled eggs that the world has ever seen. I know that can’t be true because I MAKE THE BEST DEVILED EGGS EVER! No matter what gathering I attend that has food, there are always deviled …
Pillowy soft and luscious Sticky Buns topped with toasted pecans are the perfect morning treat! And YES, you can make homemade sticky buns..I promise!
Making the perfect bagel is easy, but the process takes a lot of time. It takes almost 24 hours. Most of that time is allowing the dough to rest. It is so essential to allow this time so the dough can rise.
The spaghetti, along with the whole milk mozzarella, creates a creamy layer that works perfectly with the tangy tomato sauce. The crispy crust ties this amazing pie together. It is pizza perfection.
When I am looking for a new cookie recipe, it’s kind of like, been there, done that. It is rare to find something that is not on every baking blog out there. I first saw this recipe on the Bon Appetite web site, and I …
Japanese bread/Dinner Rolls are pillowy soft thanks to a simple technique involving a roux known as tangzhong. The roux is mixed into the dough, producing a tender bread each and every time.
