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Homemade Pittsburgh Pierogies with Sour Cream
My dad grew up in working class neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Last month, he was talking about how much he missed having chipped ham sandwiches. I went home and discovered that you can order chipped ham and Pierogies – Pittsburgh’s Halftime Gift Box from the from the Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. I decided that this would be his Christmas gift. It […]
Continue ReadingGege’s “Jiffy Rolls” Basic Dough
This very old fashioned recipe comes from my husband’s grandmother. My brother-in-law, Russell, made them. The recipe includes 3 extra variations. Gege’s “Jiffy Rolls” Basic Dough ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp salt ¼ cup soft shortening or butter ¾ cup lukewarm milk 1 large egg 1 cake compressed yeast (0.6 oz) or one packet dry […]
Continue ReadingOlive Oil Pistachio Biscotti
Guest blogger Jessica, Denver, CO. from Beauty Marks again. As I think I’ve said before, I love any recipe where I have every ingredient in my kitchen. This one not only met that qualification but also was one of the best cookie recipes I’ve ever made. My children remarked that dipping these in chocolate sauce […]
Continue ReadingPizza on the Grill
Last night we made pizza on the grill. Everyone gets to make their own pizza and choose their own toppings. I made my basic dough recipe earlier in the day, but I used Caputo 00 flour from Italy. It makes a huge difference in the dough. You can also use regular unbleached flour, which I have […]
Continue ReadingSwedish Limpa Bread
When my brother-in-law, Russell, was in town he made an entire Swedish meal – Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Gravy and Swedish Creamed Potatoes. He also made this wonderful bread. Swedish limpa, is moist rye bread is flavored with citrus peel. The result is a very flavorful, fragrant loaf of bread. Swedish Limpa Bread (The Fannie Farmer Baking […]
Continue ReadingPassover Matzo Balls
Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO) from Beauty Marks. I’ve made lots of different types of matzo balls over the years. My family prefers them a bit dense, but bottom line: We’ll eat any matzo balls. So because we’re so undiscriminating, I’ve never identified a single go-to recipe. God forbid I should remember which one I […]
Continue ReadingMozza Scuola di Pizza
For my 50th birthday (almost 2 years ago!), my husband bought me a gift certificate for cooking classes at the Mozza Scuola di Pizza. It’s a very long story of why it has taken me this long to use it. Last night, I went with my friend, Chris, to the last pizza class at the […]
Continue ReadingMaple Bacon Biscuits
It seems bacon is sneaking into a lot more recipes these days – Jack in the Box Bacon Milkshake, Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies, Maple Bacon Ice Cream, etc…. This recipe actually makes sense. Surprise your mother on Sunday with a plate of these! Maple Bacon Biscuits Makes 2 dozen biscuits 1 lb bacon, cut […]
Continue ReadingCorn Tortillas
I found a brand new tortilla press in my mother-in-law’s cupboard. Of course, I had to use it. I figure once I master the plain corn tortilla, then I can make “special” tortillas with chipotle and herbs. You’ll need a special corn flour called masa harina for making the tortillas. Masa harina is corn flour that has […]
Continue ReadingPepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Game Day Snack on Steroids This is the perfect game day snack! LOVE this idea. Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 Tbs butter 2 lbs pizza dough (I used 2 balls of Trader Joe’s fresh dough) 6 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (about 48 pieces) 48 slices pepperoni 2-3 […]
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