Molasses Cookie Bars

Sunday, October 31, 2010
These simple Iced Molasses Spice Bars are the perfect bar to kick off fall and are great for any holiday dessert table.

If you're looking for an easy way to get that cinnamon spice aroma in your home while baking these are going to do the trick.

Get creative and change it up and decorate them with green and red cherries for the holiday, sprinkles.

If you would like a copy of this recipe to make just scroll to the very end of this post and hit print.

These are delicious molasses spice bars iced with a creamy topping. Perfect for fall and holiday-themed cookie trays!




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Halloween Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Balls

Saturday, October 30, 2010
A cheese spread shaped into Pumpkin heads for a Halloween party appetizer.

This pumpkin-shaped cheese ball is so easy and fun to make besides being delicious and easy to spread on crackers, toasted bread, and vegetables.

The cheese call looks so festive for a Halloween party and makes a great centerpiece on your party table.

It's always a big hit at any party and of course, you can decorate them for Thanksgiving without the faces and just leave them plain.

Serve with toast points, garlic bread, cucumber slices, and just about any cracker or vegetable assortment.

Everyone always gets a big kick out of making them look like a couple so get creative to make two festive cheese balls.





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Amaretto Baked Cod Filets with Mushrooms

Friday, October 29, 2010
Amaretto Baked Cod Filets with Mushrooms has a nutty toasted almond with a splash of liquor baked in this gourmet tasting easy dish.


This cod is dressed with a breadcrumb garlic and mushrooms style topping!


If you're looking for a baked cod recipe that's easy a little sweet and crunchy this easy almond topped cod is delightful.


Seafood can be any hardy white fish you prefer and the milder tasting fish pairs well with the sweetness of the Amaretto drizzled on top!


If you loved baked cod we have a few more mouth-watering recipes like Baked Haddock with Scallop,s and Lemon, Baked Cod with Roasted Vegetables, and our Christmas Eve 7 Fish Favorites.


Scroll down to get this printable recipe!




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Braised Beef in Brunello di Montalcino

Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The wine for this beef recipe is Brunello di Montalcino (made from Sangiovese grapes) grown in the commune of Montalcino, in the province of Siena, Tuscany.

Perfect pairings with Brunello di Montalcino can be stewed and braised game dishes, with wild boar, guinea fowl, or duck, but also roast veal and pork.

When speaking of when to drink a Brunello di Montalcino, it is worth mentioning richly seasoned first courses such as Tortellini with wild boar ragout or Pappardelle Toscane.

But Brunello di Montalcino, especially if more mature, is also excellent with very mature pungent flavored cheeses.
This wine is the perfect complement to this braised beef dish and is easy to make.

Certainly looking at the ingredients you will know right away that Tuscan cooks love simplicity as you will find less is more here.

As for traditional cuisine, wild boar and polenta Scottiglia (stew) or risotto with pigeon sauce are iconic pairings.

Scroll down to the end for this printable recipe.


beef braised in wine


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Fresh Roasted Pumpkin

Monday, October 25, 2010
Roasted fresh pumpkin can be made into desserts, frozen for all year-round recipes, side dishes, and soups with our easy-to-prepare puree, and used in any recipe that calls for fresh pumpkin.

This is the easiest way to cook that leftover Halloween pumpkin or sugar pie pumpkin or large Farm raised to use in all your favorite pumpkin recipes.

We even make the most delicious baked custards, pumpkin turnovers and so much more using our step-by-step fresh pumpkin puree.

The pumpkin puree also freezes well in freezer bags to use all year long and not just in the fall season.

There are two kinds we use, sugar pumpkins are not to be confused with the ones used to carve jack-o'-lanterns.

Also, these smaller versions of pumpkins or sweet pumpkins aka sugar pie pumpkins are smaller, sweeter, and less fibrous, which makes them a great choice for baking, soups, and cooking not to mention easier to handle when cutting.

However the downside of the smaller sugar pies is the cost, they are much more expensive in comparison, so the bottom line is either one can be used, the large farm pumpkin aka Jack or Latern style is not as sweet and have much more hairy stringy insides!

The pumpkin puree also freezes well in freezer bags to use all year long and not just in the fall season.

Just scroll down to the bottom for our printable recipe card, tips, and instructions on how to easily make your own pumpkin roasted, puree, and recipes.


how to roast pumpkin from fresh grown



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Halloween Recipes, Treats for A Perfect Spooky Party New and Old Idea's!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Check out these fun Blog Posts on Creating a Festive and Scary Halloween Party just follow the link below for some great Halloween Recipe Ideas.




Halloween Fun Recipes From 2009



Halloween Party Ideas  this is a collage of recipes for a halloween party with cheesecalls, pumpkin heads, ghoulish treats, brownies wiht head stones, pumpkin cookies and mummy's




Best Recipes for Halloween Roundup


this is a collage of recipes for a halloween party with cheesecalls, pumpkin heads, ghoulish treats, brownies wiht head stones, pumpkin cookies and mummy's



Older Photo's of Great Party Foods


 recipes for a halloween party with cheesecalls, pumpkin heads, ghoulish treats, brownies wiht head stones, pumpkin cookies and mummy's


this is a collage of recipes for a halloween party with cheesecalls, pumpkin heads, ghoulish treats, brownies wiht head stones, pumpkin cookies and mummy's



this is a collage of recipes for a halloween party with cheesecalls, pumpkin heads, ghoulish treats, brownies wiht head stones, pumpkin cookies and mummy's



this is a collage of recipes for a halloween party with cheesecalls, pumpkin heads, ghoulish treats, brownies wiht head stones, pumpkin cookies and mummy's



this is a collage of recipes for a halloween party with cheesecalls, pumpkin heads, ghoulish treats, brownies wiht head stones, pumpkin cookies and mummy's




For more Halloween Recipe Ideas for Your Next Party:


Meatloaf Ghoul
Doll Cake as a Witch
Popcorn Pumpkins
Gravestones
Witches Hats
Witch Pistachio Fingers
English Muffin Pizza




Check out My Spooky Recipe Video



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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte

Thursday, October 21, 2010
Pumpkin Spice Latte seems to be the craze this year!

I can only tell you one cup isn't ever enough.

With prices so high, you can make it home in a slow cooker in a few hours and leftovers are great reheated!

I have made a pot for so many families get together and parties along with taking it to work and letting the associate have a nice hot cup of this delicious brew all day.

There is nothing better to warm you up than pumpkin latte, it's a sure proof way to take the chill out with comforting flavors of fall.

I have tried so many coffee shops absolutely love the fresh taste in this recipe, nothing comes close to the rich homemade real pumpkin spice flavors in this brew.

Some use artificial flavoring and it totally ruins the authentic flavor.

You may also like to try my Homemade Amaretto that tastes great in a cup of any style coffee.

One taste of the real deal here and this will be your new favorite fall coffee for sure!



this is a glass see through cup filled with a homemade pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream on top



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Chicken Wings and Dipping Sauces

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
If you are looking for Chicken wings and dipping sauces you hit the jackpot we even include a recipe for homemade old fashion ketchup!


This is your one-stop chicken wing and how-to-make dipping sauce shop and (so many kinds)we have step-by-step instructions for every wing sauce made easy!


I have 24 delicious mouth-watering wing recipes and 18 dipping sauces and the recipe card is printable to save for later.


Making your own dipping sauce for wings is super easy, we use simple ingredients and provide easy-to-follow directions below.


Whether you prefer your wings, baked, fried, air fried, or grilled, there is a sauce that will be perfect for everyone in the family so try them all.


I have been called the dipping sauce wing Queen a few times because everyone loves the sauce recipes below and you may also like to try the Italian-baked wing version we make.


Anything from cutting my own wings, (which is so economical when you make over 50 at a time) to baked wings, Italian 4 flavored wings, and wing stew, and surely you wouldn't want to miss my beer-baked chicken wings!


Plus I actually made 24 flavored wings for a competition once and won a monetary prize!


Come out all 18 easy recipes, buffalo style is the favorite here for wings our list is packed full of delicious recipes for dipping sauces for you to try and something for everyone here!


Scroll down for all the homemade dipping sauces you will ever need in my recipe card below!



These are chicken wings dipping sauces for fried wings, grilled wings, baked wings. The sauces are Asian, American, Italian, French anything from sweet to savory. There are over 18 wings made baked fried grilled with all different sauces to dip them in recipes


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Mini Fresh Pumpkin Turnover Recipe

Monday, October 18, 2010
These mini pumpkin turnovers are a delightful treat, great with coffee, tea, and a nice surprise in anyone's lunch box!

We just love these all made from scratch-style pumpkin hand pies.

I know when you think of pumpkin, you think of fall immediately in desserts, especially pie.

Well, for pumpkin lovers sometimes a whole pie is way too big for a small family so these mini hand pies are the answer.

As a child, we grew pumpkins and froze the puree so we could have these any time of the year, but it just seemed to taste better made during the fall season with that cinnamon spice and pumpkin filling smell throughout the house while baking!

If you're not so fortunate to grow them, buy them at the end of the season, they are inexpensive and check out my instructions for cooking them in a slow cooker, that method made this whole custard filling an easy experience.

Oh, don't throw out those seeds in your fresh pumpkins, use our recipe for pumpkin seeds roasted, for a great snack!

For our pumpkin puree using sugar pie pumpkins try this small pumpkin recipe in your slow cooker for the freshest pulp for the best desserts year-round!



mini handpie turnovers filled with pumpkin and air fried


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Chicken Skewer Appetizer with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce

Saturday, October 16, 2010



2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in chunks or strips or pork tenderloin cut into chunks is awesome with this sauce too!
1 teaspoon  olive oil or sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for some heat
salt and pepper
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
canola oil for frying
Toss chicken in sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Thread skewers with chicken strips or chunks.
Make dipping sauce.
Whisk in a small bowl, peanut butter, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes add 2 or 3 tablespoons of water.
Heat your grill or  grilling pan on high. Cook chicken until cooked through completely. Serve with dipping sauce.
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Chocolate Nutella Banana Crepes with Kahlua Fudge Sauce

Friday, October 15, 2010

Chocolate Nutella Banana Crepes with Kahlua Fudge Sauce


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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tantalize your taste buds with the flavors of the Mediterranean with a culinary masterpiece that promises to transport your mind to a sun-drenched shore with rustic landscapes.

In this recipe, we'll embark on a journey to create a delectable Mediterranean Chicken with Rice, where succulent chicken mingles with earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and the vibrant richness of tomatoes.

This dish not only embodies the wholesome essence of Mediterranean cuisine but also captures the essence of comfort and sophistication on a single plate.

So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to immerse yourself in a symphony of tastes that pay homage to the Mediterranean's timeless culinary allure and scroll down to our printable recipe card.



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Baby Bella Mushroom Tilapia Marsala

Tuesday, October 5, 2010
A very mild white fish, baked with mushrooms and  flavored breadcrumbs, swimming in a buttery marsala sauce.


4  Tilapia Filets
1 cup sliced  baby bella mushrooms
1/2 cup of Italian flavored bread crumbs
4 tablespoons of butter melted
6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup of Marsala Wine
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt
2 tablespoons grating cheese
fresh chopped parsley for on top of fish
Directions

Place  fish laying flat in an oil sprayed 2 inch baking dish. In a bowl mix bread crumbs,  grating cheese, garlic, spices, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Top each piece of fish with breading mixture then mushrooms.  Sprinkle chopped parsley on top of each piece of fish. In a seperate bowl, mix Marsala, butter and the rest of the olive oil and pour around fish, reserving a little for the top and drizzle more butter sauce over fish.

Bake at 350 until browned and fish flakes with fork..around 35 to 45 minutes.

Printable Recipe
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Coconut Macadamia Nut Waffles

Monday, October 4, 2010
For us this is a fabulous waffle recipe, not only are the memories of these and our trip last long in our mind, but the smell lingers in your home while they're cooking!

A few years ago, my husband and I were lucky enough to take our second trip to Hawaii. Every morning at breakfast we had these waffles with fresh coconut syrup.

I have tried to recreate the recipe for years now and have never been able to master this one until now.

It's a little effort but well worth it! If you love coconut and macadamia nuts, this one's for you...The longer you cook these the crispier they will be. If you like soft, then don't overcook them.

Hawaiian Style Waffles, coconut syrup, macadamia, and coconut takes you right to any Island in Hawaii in taste.


Just scroll down to get this delicious homemade macadamia nut waffle with homemade coconut syrup and take a journey of flavors from Hawaii in your own kitchens!


hawaiian style coconut waffles


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Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Sunday, October 3, 2010
Mac and cheese made in the crockpot are so easy. I always make this for a quick side dish. It's great to bring along for family gatherings, everyone asks for this recipe.

This creamy crockpot mac and cheese start with an uncooked elbow or any small pasta (which will require more milk) or use the pasta cooked first.

There is evaporated and regular milk, several kinds of cheese, and seasonings topped with breadcrumbs all made in a slow cooker for a meal that's a classic usually made in the oven into a simple one-pot meal

We’ve also made homemade chicken mac and cheese, buffalo chicken mac and cheese, seafood mac and cheese, and baked macaroni and cheese with garlic, but the slow cooker is super easy when you're in a hurry or out for the day.

This is a great casserole to take to a potluck or family picnic the kids all go crazy over mac and cheese and it feeds a large crowd for an easy side dish.

this is mac and cheese made in a crockpot


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