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Brown Sugar Cake
Guest blogger, Shannon (New York, NY) makes this very sweet cake for her husband’s birthday. Since I got so many requests here is the Brown Sugar Cake and Brown Sugar Frosting recipe that I make each year for Rich’s Birthday – His mother used to make this for him as a child – but he […]
Continue ReadingTagliata
Today’s guest blogger is Julia from Lawrence, Kansas. Tagliata means sliced beef in Italian. This recipe is from Nigela Lawson. Tagliata Italian Steak with Cherry Tomatoes Serves 2 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1 tsp dried Oregano Just under 1 tsp of Kosher Salt 2 tsp Red Wine […]
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Today’s blog comes from Sharon, Brisbane, Australia. There is a TV program in Australia called My Kitchen Rules. Two couples from each state enter a competition to cook the best food – they can be partners, friends or siblings. It is like Masterchef, but they cook as pairs, the first recipe has them open an […]
Continue ReadingChocolate Fudge Slice
Today’s blog comes from Sharon, Brisbane, Australia. This is a great recipe given to me by an old friend, Nicky, who used to have a cafe in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast here in Queensland. There are three fantastic features to this recipe – it is absolutely delicious, we would have made it literally hundreds […]
Continue ReadingLemon Meringues Cookies
Don’t Make Meringues in the rain…. Moisture is the enemy when making meringues. When it’s humid or raining the dampness will prevent the egg whites from forming into stiff peaks. Needless to say, I made these about a month ago on a humid day. They were still good, just a little flat. Some other tips […]
Continue ReadingJalapeño Tartare Sauce
Today’s blog comes from Sharon, Brisbane, Australia. When I lived in Los Angeles, I used to love Trader Joe’s Tartare Sauce with Jalapeños – I think I have finally managed to copy their recipe. Here it is, served with Moreton Bay Bugs – these are found as you would expect in Moreton Bay here in […]
Continue ReadingQuick Marinara for Chicken Parmigiana
Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO) from Beauty Marks again. Sometimes nothing but chicken parmigiana will do for a grumpy child. Yes, you all know how to make breaded chicken cutlets, but what made this version great was the sauce. It only took about five minutes longer than opening a jar: Quick Marinara for Chicken Parmigiana […]
Continue ReadingChicken Thighs with Paprika
Here’s a really easy crockpot chicken thigh recipe. You don’t even have to brown them first! Chicken Thighs with Paprika Serves 6 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and sliced 4 medium-size new potatoes (about 1 lb), cut into 1-inch-thick wedges 2 cups baby carrots 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tsp […]
Continue ReadingMarie-Hélène’s Apple Cake
The best cake Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO) from Beauty Marks again. Everyone needs a go-to cake, the one you always have all the ingredients for, the one that takes no time, the one that never fails. Dorie Greenspan’s Marie-Hélène’s Apple Cake is my go-to cake. (And if you don’t have Dorie’s Around My French […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco-Style Cioppino
This is guest blogger, Leila (Valencia, CA). Here is another seafood soup. I love that this recipe is from Sunset Magazine in 1941! San Francisco-Style Cioppino From Sunset Magazine first presented in 1941 Makes 6 Servings ¼ cup olive oil or salad oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 large […]
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