Save Me, Please! I Am About to Eat an Entire Cake! Okay, I’ll confess. I am really much fonder of pies than I am of cakes. But I’ll also confess I’m addicted to super-dense, super-moist cakes with killer icing. I will sing the praises of that type of cake, and carrot cake is my favorite [...]
Who’re You Calling Chicken? Imagine the Tuscany region of Italy. There are the cities of Florence, a hotspot for all things cultural and artsy, and Livorno, a bustling seaport city. But if you go away from the cities and travel to the inland regions, you will find a stunning countryside of gently rolling hills, covered [...]
This Recipe is Easier Made Than Said There is heated debate about how you are supposed to pronounce the name of this tasty dish: General Tso’s Chicken. Some say “so,” while others claim it is “sow.” Quite a few give up and say “General’s Toes!” So I took the debate to an actual Chinese person. [...]
You’ll Have ‘Em Russian to Dinner When You Fix This! Recipe creator Justine has this to say about her recipe. “Super simple to make, creamy, and total comfort food that even my kids love.” You couldn’t ask for a more ringing endorsement. Kids can be very picky eaters as their taste buds are maturing. If [...]
You Won't Believe How Easy It Is! Some people believe that using a canned-soup shortcut is cheating, when you are making a dinner “from scratch.” But seriously, how many of us have time in our busy lives to clean and chop mushrooms, make a roux, adjust the seasonings to perfection, add milk and then stir, [...]
How Could You Resist Taking a Dip in This? Every cocktail or buffet-type party needs good dips. People enjoy being able to munch on dips and finger foods as they mingle and talk amongst themselves. Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to the dips you serve your guests? This dip is a [...]
The Fact That It’s Easy Is Just The Icing On The Cake (see what we did there?)! This recipe is one of those that never finds itself too far down my recipe pile. It’s one of my go to desserts to take to parties and potlucks because it’s almost guaranteed to by loved by everyone [...]
They’re The Perfect Treat For A Lazy Weekend Morning A few months ago my daughter participated in a bake sale at her school to raise money for a field trip to Washington, D.C. I can’t say that I’m an overachiever when it comes to participating in school functions. I do my annual volunteering for the book [...]
Easy, Ooey-Gooey, Tangy Goodness I didn’t discover this sandwich until the mid-point of my life (yes, I guess I was a sheltered country bumpkin!), when I moved to a big city and a friend took me to a NY-style deli. I ordered a multi-cheese grilled sandwich and thought I was being quite bold. I got [...]
This Recipe Is Blowing Everyone’s Minds (In The Best Way Possible) When I was younger I was absolutely obsessed with my Easy Bake oven. I was amazed at how quickly all the treats came together (and how tasty they actually were!) and spent more time than I’d like to admit begging my parents to keep [...]