Monthly Archives: April 2014

Short And Sweet. Irish Cream Ice Cream Pie.

This super easy cool pie has a Baileys spiked ice cream filling tucked into an Oreo crust with a chocolate-Baileys drizzle over all. Sa-huh-weet. Irish Cream Ice Cream Pie Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups Oreo cookie crumbs 6 Tbs melted butter … Continue reading

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Hot Cross Tea Bread. Hot Music From Fairchild.

With Good Friday coming up next week, you might be looking for a good recipe for Hot Cross Buns. Last year I posted a delicious recipe for lightly spiced buns. There is also citrusy, spicier version here. Today’s recipe packs … Continue reading

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Testosteroni Macaroni

You’ve got to love the name of this man-pleasing pasta dish. Testosteroni Macaroni. Every time I read that, it cracks me up. There is no shortage of testosterone in my house. One husband and three sons. Even the cat is … Continue reading

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Redhot Spicy Pepperoni Pizza. New EP From 28 Boulevard Out Today.

Maybe eating a bowl of hot sauce is a bit over the top, but if you love the stuff, you will really like this spicy supreme- style pizza. Hot sauce soaked sausage and pepperoni share the stage with veggies and … Continue reading

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Matzo Brei Chilaquiles. Fun New Indie Pop From Tapioca And The Flea.

Matzo Brei, my favorite Jewish breakfast after Bagels and Lox, gets the fusion treatment here with traditional Mexican Chilaquiles. The corn tortillas in the chilaquiles are replaced with matzo and the Brei is topped with a spicy, homemade salsa, some … Continue reading

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Sugar-Crusted Bara Brith (Welsh Tea Bread). Tree Of Wolves On The Stereo.

Bara Brith, the classic Welsh Tea Bread, packs tea soaked fruit into a lightly spiced loaf that is dreamy slathered with butter. The crushed sugar cubes is a fun and yes, sweet touch. Sugar-Crusted Bara Brith Ingredients: 400g/14oz mixed dried … Continue reading

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Southwest Gyros. New Music From Kai Brown.

That video reminds me of my husband years ago, when we were first married. Sometimes when he was with me at the grocery store he would start running down the aisles with a funny gait, flailing his arms, as though … Continue reading

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Cheesy Sriracha Chicken Dip. Hot New Music From Talk In Colour.

As far as hot sauce lovers go, the Sriracha crowd are some of the most ardent. I have some friends who go through a bottle of the stuff each week. That’s a lot of heat! I was lukewarm to Sriracha … Continue reading

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Chocolate Brigadeiros. New Music From Aurora.

If you have never had a Brigadeiro, you are in for a treat. Brigadeiros are a very popular candy in Brazil and Portugal. They have a soft, fudgy consistency and the slow cooking of the sweetened condensed milk gives them … Continue reading

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Scallop Bisque. Gorgeous New Song From First Aid Kit.

Q: How does a seahorse quickly get from one place to another? A: He scallops. This Scallop Bisque is simple and elegant, light and creamy and so much easier to make than it sounds. Especially if you take a short … Continue reading

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