Julia Child’s Ham Steaks with Madeira Cream Sauce

Friday, June 30, 2017
Julia Child’s Ham Steaks with Madeira Cream Sauce is the latest best tasting sauces over ham steaks I have ever had, even though I changed the recipe slightly the flavors are fantastic.

I did use garlic instead of shallots since I prefer the flavor over them with this creamy sauce it's just totally one of the best tasting ham steaks ever!

I also add some heat to the dish because I love a little kick and the peas are optional so if you're familiar with Julia's recipe, we have changed and adapted this basic sauce to make it our own.

Even though I adapted the recipe to our preference it's still delicious, and most of the family isn't fond of peas so I didn't add them to my dish either but you can be your own judge.

Being a big fan of French cooking and Juila's cookbooks, you may also like to try Juila's Steak Diane and Juila's Coquilles Saint Jacques recipes both super easy also.

Scroll down to the easy printable recipe card for this delicious quick Madeira sauce and Ham Steak Recipes.


ham in a creamy broth madiera sauce


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Patriotic Pancakes

Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Patriotic festive foods can be transformed easily for breakfast with pancakes, waffles fruits and even a dollop of whipped cream.

The kids inspire such creative ideas so this is the perfect way to get them in the kitchen and teaching them cooking is fun!

Whether you make our homemade buttermilk pancake recipe or use frozen pancakes in the toaster, this American patriotic decked-out breakfast will be a fun experience.

If you love celebrating Patriotic holidays with some festive-looking foods, don't miss my Red, White, and Blue Roundup or my Patriotic Fun Food Recipes.

These are perfect for a red, white, and blue party theme and certainly delicious to kick off a holiday weekend especially the 4th of July.

You may like to try our all-made-from-scratch buttermilk homemade fluffy light pancakes and another delicious breakfast treat my heart patriotic scones for breakfast!

Just scroll down to check out this fun Patriotic breakfast and even add a little whipped cream fun on top for a real treat or breakfast-for-dinner idea!





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Leftover Broccoli Cauliflower Appetizers

Saturday, June 17, 2017
I just made the best ever appetizers with leftover broccoli and cauliflower. I don't think I will ever eat broccoli and cauliflower any other way again!
Actually a perfect side dish they remind me of a vegetable meatball. So addicting!


 Leftover Broccoli Cauliflower Appetizers



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Broccoli Rabe

Monday, June 12, 2017
Broccoli rabe pronounced (BROK-a lee RAHB).

Growing up in an Italian family, the fresh smell of this vegetable cooking would get my complete attention. 


It was never referred to as broccoli rabe it was always called Rapini in Italian (one and the same just in Italian).

I can remember hearing the spatter of the rapini hitting the pan into the warmed heated oil and then that fragrant smell of garlic hit me, which made my mouth water for some.

The anticipation would kill me waiting to eat this!

You would have to be very patient as the broccoli rabe would saute' in that pan for quite a while, and that aroma was so hard to resist not eating before they were tender enough.

That sandwich between two thick pieces of crusty Italian bread saturated with garlic oil and hot pepper was beyond describing.

I make it often and the health benefits of this delicious vegetable are endless.

If you need to get green leafy vegetables into your dietary menu, this is the first one I would try.

Scroll down to the bottom of this wonderous delicious sauteed Italian sandwich green, don't miss trying this one.



this is a big black fry pan full of sauteed broccoli rabe


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Mango Cake Mix Variety Muffins

Sunday, June 11, 2017
If you're looking for quick and easy muffin recipes, you just hit the jackpot of all summer muffin recipes right here with these Mango Cake Mix Variety Muffins.


Starting with a cake mix and only 3 other ingredients, these can be anything from a decadent gourmet bakery-style muffin to a simple plain moist, and delicious mango muffin.

Seriously not only are these easy but my topping suggestions below will astound you on the variety you can make out of one cake mix box, fresh summer fruit, and no one will suspend it's a mix.


If you're a mango lover, this will be your go-to recipe every season and not found of baking (psst if you're not it's ok to use another juicy fruit you prefer) these will be your favorite.


I love how versatile this basic batter and toppings, just look through my list and see what one you like the best of trying them all.


If you happen to be a mango fan and prefer a homemade from scratch recipe try our Best Mango Muffin Recipe, with over 1 million shares to date!


Quick bread is easy quick anytime treats and perfect for camping, picnics, beach snacks, traveling, and if you love easy recipes try my other Cake Mix recipe for Blueberry Muffins and other quick bread.


Scroll down to get this printable recipe.




these are the best ever easy mango muffins made with a cake mix




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Easy Peanut Butter Chip Bars

Friday, June 9, 2017
My easy go-to peanut butter bar recipe. This is all made by hand and from scratch. The peanut butter chip bars are so easy. The only thing wrong with them is, the recipe needs to be doubled. They will fly off the table! Even if you're not a baker you will love the ease of this recipe. All in one bowl, make and bake has never been easier. Just scroll down to get this delicious decadent recipe.

Peanut butter and chocolate are of course are the perfect pair. So when someone in your household is wanting something sweet and delicious you just found the perfect recipe!




these are a peanut butter chocolate chip bar that was baked in a 9 x  9 disposable baking pan all homemade from scratch




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Italian Fried Steak

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Italian Fried Steak is one of the best tasting coatings for just about any kind of meat you add it too.


When I was a child I remember the smell of these fried steaks mom used to make, that is a smell you never forget, your mouth waters as the aroma hits you.


The fragrant meat while frying is full of Italian herbs, spices, and of course lots of fresh garlic.


Mom made was a butcher and also ran her own deli, she was very skilled in cooking and this remains a favorite family recipe to make in her memory.


If you love fried steak also try our Chicken Fried T-Bone or Chicken Fried Chicken recipe, it's another family favorite!


The Italian coating mixture and marinade was also great on chicken, veal, cube steaks and just about anything you have available.


Check out the printable recipe by scrolling to the bottom of the page.





This is a steak coated with breading and fried with delicious Italian spices with parsley garnished on top in a white dish





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