Lemon and chocolate are one of my favorite flavor combinations when it comes to homemade baked goods and desserts. Its a balancing act on getting it just right, but when you do...it's a flavor combination that's out-of-this-world good! * This post contains affiliate links. A few years ago a … [Read more...] about Lemon Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
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A Fun New Kitchen Accessory the Tsunami Cutting Board
I spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing meals for the family. I'm one of those people who enjoys making the majority of our food from scratch. A lot of preparation goes into every meal that I make, so its important to have the right kitchen tools and products on hand. * Complimentary … [Read more...] about A Fun New Kitchen Accessory the Tsunami Cutting Board
Grandma’s Homemade Apple Dumplings
When it comes to apple desserts...homemade apple dumplings are one of my favorites! I will make 2-3 batches of them every time that I make them. Once they're cool....I will wrap each one and freeze it for later use. Then when someone in the family wants one...we will thaw it overnight in the … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Homemade Apple Dumplings
The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot Cookbook by Kelly Jaggers
Have you joined the throngs of Instant Pot® devotees? Are you always looking for new ways to use your Instant Pot® to easily prepare healthful dishes for your family? If so, you’ll be interested in a brand-new book, The Everything® Mediterranean Instant Pot® Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Healthy … [Read more...] about The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot Cookbook by Kelly Jaggers
Vegetarian Parmesan Rainbow Tortellini Bites
I'm always looking for lunch and dinner recipes that are quick and easy to make. Like most Moms, my time is really limited due to my work schedule and time spent with my children. I'm all about meals that I can make and serve in less than an hour. Let's face it, most of us don't want to spend hours … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Parmesan Rainbow Tortellini Bites
Orange Marmalade Popcorn Balls Recipe
When I was a kid my mom used to put homemade popcorn balls in our Easter Baskets and Christmas Stockings every year. Sometimes they would be your classic popcorn balls and at other times she would surprise us with candies mixed-in or sprinkles on top. Popcorn balls are still a classic and are still … [Read more...] about Orange Marmalade Popcorn Balls Recipe
Anatolia, A Beautiful Cookbook with a Sense of Place
Food is an important part of any culture, and a culture as ancient as that of present-day Turkey has a culinary history that is simply amazing, as revealed in the new book called Anatolia: Adventures in Turkish Eating by Somer Sivrioglu and David Dale (Murdoch Books, February 2020). This gorgeous … [Read more...] about Anatolia, A Beautiful Cookbook with a Sense of Place
Home Canning Diced Golden Beets with Recipe
A few months ago I purchased a half bushel basket of golden beets at our local Farmer's Market. We eat beets at least twice a month, so it was a great way to stock up and to preserve them for later use. Plus, they were on sale for 50% off the normal price! Yeah! * This post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Home Canning Diced Golden Beets with Recipe