Happy New Year! I used to help my Yiayia (my grandmother) make this bread every winter break. She did not use measurements, instead she eye balled everything. Now that she’s gone, I decided it was time to figure out an actual recipe. This bread calls for you to hide a coin in the loaf. On […]
Side Dish
Bacon
I hate frying bacon. The grease splatters everywhere. I love my bacon super crispy but not burnt. I played around and found the perfect way to cook bacon to obtain optimal crispiness using parchment paper, cookie cooling racks, and a baking sheet. This recipe is perfect if you need to use the bacon grease for […]
Brussel sprouts and butternut squash
This recipe is dedicated to Phil Jacobowitz, Esq., whose sweetness can be measured in both his jovial nature and his annual gift of maple syrup to everyone in the office (and that’s a lot of people)! While he always gifts his maple syrup, the funny thing is I never see him sweets. So this recipe […]
Cheddar Cheese Scones
My Junior-level Girl Scout troop earned the mindfulness through kneading fun badge on Friday. The girls not only learned how to meditate, but they learned how to make scones and how kneading dough can be therapeutic. The below recipe is modified from the one offered by King Arthur Flour, which called for limited tools, which […]
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Green Bean Casserole
This is one of my classic Thanksgiving sides. I once made a fancy version from scratch, and my husband missed the Campbell’s soup version. So here’s my husband’s favorite version of Green Bean Casserole. Subscribe to learn about my latest recipe post. Please leave me your comments for this or other recipes.
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Cranberry Sauce
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to make the cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce and turkey go well together. Treat your family to homemade cranberry sauce, not the stuff in the can. I usually make this sauce the night before Thanksgiving. Please leave me a comment about this or other recipes. Subscribe to receive an email with my […]
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Ain’t Nothing But a Corn Dog Muffin
Happy Labor Day! What better way to celebrate that last hoorah of summer than with a classic boardwalk treat – the Corn Dog. But who wants to skewer them, put them in batter, and then deep fry them? Enjoy the same taste in an easy-to-make, ready in 20 minute muffin. I even made them healthier […]
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Pickled Beets
Why open a can, when you can make beets yourself in just 15 minutes? Pickled beets are a healthy side dish for any weeknight meal. Please subscribe to my blog to hear about my latest recipes.
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Lemony Mint Barley Summer Salad
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Dill Pickles
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