PIZZA BUNS

PIZZA BUNS Food Recipes, I called this recipe "pizza buns" for lack of a better title. Actually, it can be any flavor filling that you like. The "magic" is in the dough; it is on the slightly sweet side but (as unlikely as it seems) it compliments a savory filling perfectly..Originally, this is a dough that my German Russian ancestors used...

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COFFEE-CHOCOLATE CAKE (AND AN UPDATE)

COFFEE-CHOCOLATE CAKE (AND AN UPDATE) Food Recipes, Before Christmas, I purchased the holiday issue of a magazine called Sweet Cakes, published by The Best of Fine Cooking. I've made several desserts from the magazine and all have been well received by Hubby and friends. ..Recently, Monica from Lick the Bowl Good told me she had the same...

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BANANA-CHERRY BREAD

BANANA-CHERRY BREAD Food Recipes, I found this recipe on http://www.mixingbowl.com/ and it is a keeper for sure. Super moist banana bread, mixed with maraschino cherries and pecans. Hubby loves this toasted with butter!! 3 large overripe bananas2 teaspoons lemon juice6 tablespoons unsalted butter (soft)¾ cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla...

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HEIDI's MEXICAN PORK CHOPS

HEIDI's MEXICAN PORK CHOPS Food Recipes, Recently, Heidi, from Tried-and-True Cooking With Heidi, posted a recipe for Mexican Pork Chops. I'm always searching for simple pork recipes and this one caught my eye. It was a snap to make and tasted great, thank you Heidi!! Browned pork chops are baked on top of a taco seasoned rice. The flavor...

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TACO SEASONING

TACO SEASONING Food Recipes, Make your own taco seasoning!! It is simple, quick, cheap and useful for almost anything. I use it on steak fajitas, tacos, Spanish rice, chicken and much more. It is so much more convenient (and tasty) than the commercial packets. In a bowl, mix together:12 teaspoons chili powder8 teaspoons paprika (not the...

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ALMOND CHEESECAKE APPLE BARS

ALMOND CHEESECAKE APPLE BARS Food Recipes, Before Christmas, I bought a "Best of Fine Cooking" magazine called SweetCakes. It is an excellent issue and I keep it next to my recliner so I can browse at will. Today's recipe comes from that magazine. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get a very good photo of it, so let me describe it for...

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DOUGHNUT MUFFINS

DOUGHNUT MUFFINS Food Recipes, Last week, I was watching the cooking channel, and someone was raving about a bakery that sold donut muffins (a new one for me). A few days later, I bought a baking magazine and sure enough, there was a recipe for...doughnut muffins!! I don't need to be hit over the head THREE times in order to get the message...I...

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CARAMEL PEAR UPSIDE DOWN CAKE FOR VALENTINES DAY

CARAMEL PEAR UPSIDE DOWN CAKE FOR VALENTINES DAY Food Recipes, I hope you will consider making this caramel pear upside down cake for your Valentine sweetheart. Served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, it will knock his/her socks off. Fresh Bosc pears, are baked in a homemade caramel sauce while a ginger-cinnamon cake bakes on...

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CROCK POT REFRIED BEANS FOR A CROWD

CROCK POT REFRIED BEANS FOR A CROWD Food Recipes, I first posted this about a year ago, and I've been tweaking it a little since then. It makes a lot of refried beans, but I'm sure they would freeze well if vacuum packed. They taste delicious and are even better the next day. I don't buy canned refried beans anymore because these are so...

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BEER BATTERED HALIBUT with (TWICE FRIED) FRENCH FRIES

BEER BATTERED HALIBUT with (TWICE FRIED) FRENCH FRIES Food Recipes, Most people in our part of Alaska have halibut in the freezer. Whether they caught it themselves, or (like us) they have a generous neighbor who is an avid fisherman...it is a delightful mid-winter staple. Fish & Chips is one of Hubbies all time favorites and it is very...

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BEEF POT ROAST (OVEN BRAISED)

BEEF POT ROAST (OVEN BRAISED) Food Recipes, I will be posting some old classic recipes, from time to time, for the younger cooks that visit my recipe blog. These recipes are classics for a reason (they are really good) and todays post is a real winner..Not only is this an easy family style meal, but it creates some of the best leftovers....

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Baked Eggs - A Sunday Morning Treat

Baked Eggs - A Sunday Morning Treat Food Recipes, This is such an easy method for making eggs, that you can not even call it a recipe. It would be great for any breakfast buffet...even for a crowd. It is delicious and requires only a couple ingredients. I hope you try it. Put an un-greased cupcake or muffin pan into a pre-heated 400F oven...

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