Category Archives: Others

Strawberry Angel Mold

“This is strawberry-shortcake-mixed-together! Quite delicious, especially on a warm summer evening. It can also be made in a Bundt pan (very lightly sprayed with Pam) served with frozen strawberries (thawed) and cream.” photo by Jonathan Melendez Ready In: 30mins Ingredients: 5 1 angel food cake (store bought or homemade) 1 (1 lb) container frozen strawberries

Homemade Baby Food: Zucchini, Apple and Av

If you purchase anything mentioned in this post I may receive a commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. (More information here). Have I mentioned how much I love avocado?  It’s like a super food for babies. Check out this recipe for Homemade Baby Food some great ingredients! Homemade Baby Food: Zucchini, Apple

Homemade Play Dough

This Homemade Play Dough recipe takes just 10 minutes to make and uses ingredients that are likely already in your pantry. The kids can help make this easy play dough with a little help from an adult to supervise while it’s on the stove top. Homemade Playdough Recipe Homemade Play Dough is the perfect project

Pork Boudin Balls

Photo by James Ransom Prep time 40 minutes Cook time 1 hour 45 minutes makes 25 to 30 balls Author Notes Boudin is a sausage that tastes a bit like dirty rice but with more meat. The filling is soft and can be a bit spicy if you like. Although I’ve never been to a

Royal Wedding Scones

Photo by James Ransom Prep time 45 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Serves 8 Author Notes My mother taught me how to cook and bake. LOTS of really good stuff. Mostly Italian things. She was a stay at home mom, and a great cook (she still is, at 78 years old). She didn’t drive, so

Shrimp-and-Corn Bisque

In a large soup pot, heat the oil. Add the reserved shrimp shells and cook over moderately high heat until they turn pink, about 4 minutes. Add the carrots, celery and one-third of the onions; season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the brandy and cook until it

Charcutepalooza: Chorizo Breakfast Sausage

Makes About 30 (3-inch) patties Author Notes My maiden voyage into Charcutepalooza! I was sold once I saw this technique of using a food processor rather than a meat grinder to make homemade sausage. Spicy and smoky, sweet and tangy, this chorizo sausage patty will make a killer breakfast sandwich! —Lick My Spoon Ingredients 3

Horchata Granita

Photo by Ty Mecham Prep time 5 minutes Cook time 12 hours Makes about 4 1/2 cups Author Notes For the past several years I’ve been trying to write recipes for the dishes my suegra (mother-in-law) makes. She cooks by feel, which is great, except when trying to replicate what she has made. I’ve “mastered”