Monthly Archives: August 2015

Cinnamon Roll Cake. New Music From Swerve.

Get all of the awesomeness of cinnamon rolls in cake form. This Cinnamon Roll Cake is a seriously good, buttery, sweet treat. It smells heavenly and tastes even better. Over at the site where I found the recipe, Jenny called … Continue reading

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The Easiest Creamy Tomato Soup With Cheese Toast Bites

Ready for some comfort food? This super simple Creamy Tomato Soup With Cheese Toast Bites should be right up your alley. Canned tomatoes, cream and spices are combined in the blender, then heated through. Soup’s on in 10 minutes and, … Continue reading

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Tex-Mex Shrimp And Noodles. Listening To Henry & Fleetwood.

I should have felt sad when the battery in my flashlight died, but I was delighted. Ha! I was pretty delighted with today’s recipe which is a play on fideo, a Spanish noodle dish. Yummy, spicy, easy and colorful. That’s … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes. Listening To Tame Impala.

It has been an age since I posted a cupcake recipe. What is wrong with me? These Carrot Cake Cupcakes are deliciously moist and packed with flavor. The tangy cream cheese icing is the perfect counter to the cake’s sweetness. … Continue reading

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Buffalo-Style Skirt Steak and Grilled Corn. New Music From American Pinup.

Q: What do you call an buffalo with a carrot in each ear? A: Anything you want as he can’t hear you. Buffalo time! Make this fantastic dinner in a flash. Just grill corn and steak then slather with Buffalo … Continue reading

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Do-Ahead Chicken Enchiladas. Listening To The Peach Kings.

Hey Dana! Have you seen this hilarious video yet? Chicken Enchiladas are a staple around my house. There are so many versions out there that they are never boring even if you serve them a couple of times a month. … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Simple Turtle Cheesecake.

Short. Sweet. Simple. Yep. And Utterly Fantstic. That pretty much sums up this super easy dessert. Just take a store-bought frozen cheesecake and glam it up, Turtle-style, with some easy chocolate ganache, toasted pecans and swirls of caramel sauce. Simple … Continue reading

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Easy Skillet Mexican Cornbread. New Music From Herbert Bail Orchestra.

In Friday’s post for Ranch Style Brisket With Beans I promised to share the yummy recipe for Easy Skillet Mexican Cornbread that I served alongside. Here it is. A super hot cast iron pan gives the exterior a lovely crispness, … Continue reading

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Ranch Style Brisket And Beans. New Music From Kalle Mattson.

Ranch style beans, a Texas staple, are pinto beans cooked in a highly addictive tomato-chile gravy. In this slow cooker dish, dried pinto beans are transformed to their tender end state without getting mushy. No soaking, no worrying. Add beef … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Scones. New Music From Patternist.

Remember the other day when I shared the Fruit Crostata recipe that my son made at King Arthur Flour baking camp? Well, he also made these incredible Chocolate Chip Scones. They are probably the best scones I have ever had. … Continue reading

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