Monthly Archives: March 2017

Creamy Rice Pudding

When I was growing up, rice pudding was a major thing. My mother would get a quart of it at the deli and it was gone in a flash. I also often had little snack size tins of it in … Continue reading

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Mongolian Beef. New Music From PANGEA.

Q: What do you call a cow with no front legs? A: Lean beef Q: What do you call a cow with no legs at all? A: Ground beef Mongolian Beef, which evidently is not of Mongolian origin, is a … Continue reading

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Macaroni And Cheese Crust Pizza. New Music From Two Islands.

Poor Ziggy. I am unapologetic about my love for the classic macaroni and cheese in the blue box. Here it is the brilliant base for pizza. The mac cheese bakes up soft in the center and crisped around the edges. … Continue reading

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Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins. New Music From Evening Darling.

When I think of bakery style muffins, it’s those big ones with the large golden dome that come to mind. Well these Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins do not disappoint. The right quantity of leavening agents allow them to rise … Continue reading

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Thai Chicken Casserole. New Music From Royal Indians.

HaHa…this guy. If you love pad thai then you are going to like this Thai Chicken Casserole. It’s super quick to make thanks to short cuts from coleslaw mix and purchased Thai peanut sauce. Leftovers are delicious cold, too. Thai … Continue reading

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Creamy Potato Salad. New Music From Yawn Mower.

Here’s a recipe for a really good version of potato salad. It has cider vinegar, which permeates the warm potatoes, and a good dose of horseradish which gives it plenty of zip. The creaminess comes from a mixture of mayo … Continue reading

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Vanilla Bean Confetti Cookies. New Music From Griffin Oskar.

Colored sprinkles are such cheerful things. The pop of color they add to anything always makes me smile. These Vanilla Bean Confetti Cookies, packed with sprinkles, are pure happiness in cookie form. The vanilla-laced sugar cookie dough has sprinkles in … Continue reading

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Buffalo Chicken Pockets. New Music From Lunch Ladies.

I love that video so much. I do NOT love all of the white stuff falling outside my window right now. Jeez…March 24! I bet those T-Rexes would love some Buffalo Chicken Pockets when they are done shoveling. Perfect for … Continue reading

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French-Fry Burrito. New Music From Close Talker.

French fries in a burrito? That’s new to me, but evidently it is thing aka California burritos. Spiced up beef joins crinkly fries along with refried beans, cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo all rolled up into a tortilla. … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Molten Chocolate Surprise.

Q: What’s a dentist’s favorite kind of doughnut? A: One with filling. And filling is the key word in this absolutely fabulous and insanely easy Molten Chocolate Surprise. Just pop a purchased chocolate chip cookie into a cupcake liner and … Continue reading

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