Category: Nom nom nom (Recipes)

It’s been a while since I made these. Once my weight-loss journey is over (just about 10 pounds to go!), I think I’ll give it another go.… Read more

Let’s enrich your morning coffee with some chocolatey, creamy goodness!… Read more

If you don’t want to muck around with odious starters and knuckle-busting kneading, here’s something to try.

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How about a delicious, refreshing drink that’s actually good for you?

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Here’s a very easy, spicy rub for your pork chops. I use this combination more than anything else.… Read more

The holidays are coming, so here’s something you can make that is in the spirit of fall. AND you can add spirits!… Read more

Having heard how good this grain was supposed to be for you, I had tried to prepare it a couple of times in the past. But it always had this soapy, bitter aftertaste. I was about to just give it up…until I actually read some good instructions.… Read more

A fairly easy, but delicious recipe.… Read more

Sure, you can go buy a frozen pie or use some canned pumpkin (which is not necessarily pumpkin)
But haven’t you ever wanted to try this from scratch? It’s easier than you think!… Read more

A little something extra to sweeten up your morning.… Read more

A pretty easy recipe that tastes wonderful.… Read more

Here’s an easy recipe for your sourdough starter discards… Read more

A lightly flavored ice cream using a fresh garden herb.… Read more

Instead, I got into a whirl-around of confusion and frustration.

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Easy to make, and it’s got bananas – Win Win!… Read more

Here is how to easily make a mouthwatering envelope for your favorite fruity fillings!… Read more

I will just HAVE to try this. Since our loquats only give it up once a year, this will be the time.… Read more

I used to work in a mall restaurant named The Soupery. This was their flagship menu item. Since this was over 30 years ago, I feel comfortable sharing the recipe. It’s the best cheese soup I’ve ever had.

What you’ll need, equipment-wise:

Measuring cups
Whisk and big spoons
Two pots that will … Read more

Includes Vegan, Egg-Free & Flourless Recipes!… Read more

Ingredients

Dry
9 1/2 ounces by weight all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Wet
7 ounces by weight dark brown sugar
5 ounces (1 1/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 ounces molasses, by weight
1 large … Read more

Ingredients
3 regular sized bags of Lightly Salted Microwave Popcorn, popped and kernels removed
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp, vanilla extract
6 Snickers candy bars, regular size, chopped
1 cup salted pretzel sticks broken up into smaller pieces… Read more

Ingredients

8 large jalapenos
1 1/2 cups or so of grated cheese. Mozzarella, Cheddar or whatever you like.
16 slices of bacon
16 toothpicks
1 six pack of beer, preferably Corona

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Open 1 beer and drink about half.

Wash and dry jalapenos.
Slice jalapenos in half, length wise and … Read more

What you need:

Stove
Heavy cooking utensil, at least 4 quarts capacity.
Water
Start about 5 hours before serving time

2 cups pinto beans
1 bell pepper
1 medium sized onion
1/2 cup jalapenos (adjust to taste)
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles
Salt and pepper

Add … Read more

What you need:
A 9 inch square baking pan or a cake pan
An oven
1 8.5 oz can of cream style corn
1 Cup yellow corn meal
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup corn oil
3 ozs shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 eggs
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tbl … Read more

Ingredients

For the shortbread layer:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup butter, at room temperature
½ cup sugar

For the Caramel Layer
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp corn syrup
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

For the chocolate layer:
8 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, … Read more