Monthly Archives: November 2016

Short And Sweet. Bite-Size Apple Pies.

Get an apple pie fix with far less effort than making the real deal and no universe creation required. Just roll up apple slices in strips of pie dough sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. They bake up all crisp and caramelized … Continue reading

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Mini Burger Puffs. New Music From Calling All Astronauts.

These puffy little burgers are so good. The beef is flavored with ranch dressing which goes surprisingly well with the melted Havarti cheese. Tucked inside puff pastry, these burgers are perfect for parties, snacks or as a light dinner. Mini … Continue reading

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Broccolini And Olive Skillet Pizza. Listening To Justin DiFebbo.

Q: Why didn’t the hills want to play hide-and-seek with the mountains? A: Because the mountains peak. Almost a year ago I made a skillet Deep Dish Sausage Pizza and really loved the technique. Today’s very veggie recipe for Broccolini … Continue reading

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Toffee Meringue With Caramel Shards. New Music From Lionfly Secrets.

My youngest son loves meringue and always requests some sort of meringue cake/Pavlova for his birthday. This version is out of this world. The meringue is made with brown sugar. The crisp layers are covered with whipped cream and a … Continue reading

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Mexican Taco Pizza. Listening To Hardcastle.

Q: How many books can you put in an empty backpack? A: One—after that it’s not empty anymore. How I love silly jokes and delicious pizzas. One of each today. Any recipe that has crushed tortilla chips on top is … Continue reading

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Savory Noodle Kugel. New Music From Brian McSweeney.

Chick magnet. I can’t imagine my cat in this situation At All! Noodle Kugel, a traditional Jewish dish, goes savory in this tasty version flavored with garlic and onions. Savory Noodle Kugel Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream 1 1⁄4 … Continue reading

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Banana-Nutella Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Icing. New Music From Average Joe.

Ha! High School Humor. Nobody is going to say no to these Banana-Nutella Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Icing. They taste like amazing banana muffins with a fantastic Nutella surprise within. The creamy PB icing is the crowning touch. Banana-Nutella Cupcakes … Continue reading

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Blue Cheese Pecan Wafers. New Music From Field Trip.

Q: What do you call a belt made out of watches? A: A waist of time. These Blue Cheese Pecan Wafers are the perfect, light starter to serve with drinks before a big meal. They are packed with flavor and … Continue reading

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Chicken With Cranberry-Chile Sauce. New Music From James Edge & The Mindstep.

Isn’t this a festive looking plate? The sweet, spicy, tart cranberry sauce is perfect with cumin-scented pan-fried chicken. Couscous soaks up the last of the delicious juices. Chicken With Cranberry-Chile Sauce Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves 1 tsp ground … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Turtle Ice Cream Sandwich Cake.

Turtle here refers not to the slow shelled reptile but the caramel, pecan and chocolate confection. This easy dessert uses ice cream sandwiches as the layers. In between is sweet caramel and crunchy pecans. The chocolate Magic Shell adds a … Continue reading

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