One of the quintessential holiday desserts is the pumpkin pie. For most people, it isn’t the holidays without it. The aroma as it’s baking in the oven brings back memories of holidays past. This recipe is my twist on the old favorite. Ingredients 1 medium sugar pie pumpkin 2 eggs plus 1 yolk, room temperature 1 …
This marinade can be as mild or spicy as you would like. It all depends on the type of red chili peppers you choose. For deeper flavor, I recommend roasting the peppers and garlic. Use this marinade for beef, pork, or any meat of your choosing. Ingredients 1 pound of mix red chili peppers 1 …
Facebook One Sunday morning, I had a craving for French Toast. I got out all of the ingredients but then realized that I didn’t have any bread. What to do?? Well, lo and behold I noticed that I had a couple of croissants, and this recipe was born. I hope you enjoy it. Ingredients 5 …
Facebook This stir fry serves 3-4 people and uses the Xinjiang spice blend. This dish is quick and easy to make even with the busiest of weeknights. Ingredients 1 small or 1/2 large red onion, finely diced 8 oz snap peas, cut into thirds 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 pound …
Facebook Rice pudding is a decadent dessert that is actually quite easy to make. It is also versatile and can be topped with whatever you like, chocolate, berries, etc. Let you imagination go wild! Ingredients 1 cup of rum soaked white, golden raisins, soaked for at least 24 hours Nutmeg, to taste 1 cup medium …
Facebook Tired of the same old grilled cheese sandwich? Looking for something different? Well look no further. This sandwich will blow you away. This sandwich is very rich. I recommend serving it with a salad with your vinaigrette dressing. The dressing will help cut through the richness. Ingredients Parmesan cheese, shredded Jam of choice, such …
This spice blend is perfect for just about any meat you can think of. It does include a couple of spices (Szechuan peppercorns & Szechuan chili flakes) that may not be available in your local market. The best place would be an Asian market but if there isn’t one near you, it can be ordered …
Facebook This can be used just about anywhere. Add it to chicken, steaks, seafood just before serving. Toss it with potatoes, salad, pasta. This will add flavor to any dish. Ingredients 1 small bunch Italian parsley, washed and dried (enough to make 1 cup loosely packed) 1 clove garlic, papery skin removed 2 organic lemons, washed …
Facebook Bacon, as they say, “Everything tastes better with bacon”. Chocolate, the ultimate comfort food. What happens when these two come together? One of the best desserts/comfort food around. Ingredients 1 pound of bacon, thick cut 1 ½ pound of chocolate, milk or dark, wafer-style Directions In a 350-degree oven, place bacon strips on …
Facebook This dessert is very easy to make. The kids and the kid in all of us will quickly make these disappear. You can also put different toppings on the chocolate, just make sure they are crushed or diced small. Ingredients ½ pound of chocolate wafers, mild or dark Ritz Crackers Directions Take milk …