Also known as Dad’s French Toast. Around here Dad is the breakfast guru. He has a nack. Bear Paw French Toast 6-8 pieces Texas Toast or Challah Bread 1 cup Flour 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 cups Milk 2 Large Eggs 2 cups Canola Oil (for frying) …
How was your holiday everyone? Were there lots of leftovers? Allow me to suggest this soup to try. Most of what I used was leftover from my Christmas feast, what wasn’t I had stashed in the freezer. That’s the beauty of soup! Broth, a few veggies, some leftover protein…Boom! Dinner. Vegetable Beef Soup 6 cups …
Hey there! 2014 was an epic year for the blog, thanks to you! New commenters speaking up, as well as many new subscribers. Thank you guys, it’s so nice to hear from you. I love blogging, and to have an actual audience after 5 years of mainly talking to myself is inspiring. I tried a …
The most requested candy at Christmastime! Makes a great gift too. Caramel Corn 3 full size bags Microwave Popcorn 2 cups Dry Roasted Peanuts (optional) 2 cups Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup 1 cup Butter 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Vanilla Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees. Divide the popped corn between two …
Don’t let tempering chocolate scare you! My method is super easy and fast. I switched up my recipe so I could put it in mini muffin cups. Makes for a sweet treat to hand around at the end of a meal or as a parting gift for party guests. Peppermint Bark Cups 1 12oz package …
Lemon and Thyme Scones 2 cups Flour 2 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Salt 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves 1 1/2 sticks Cold Butter 2 large Eggs 1 cup Heavy Cream Egg-wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water) Pre-heat Oven to 400 degree. Cut the butter into …
You know what you should do with the leftover potatoes you bought for Thanksgiving? Gnocchi, that’s what! Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce 2 large Russet Potatoes 1 Egg 1 to 2 cups Flour Salt and Pepper pinch Nutmeg Peel and cut the potatoes into small chunks. Cook the potato in boiling water until soft. Drain …
It’s true i’ve been on a bit of a French/Parisian kick, why not dream of the City of Light while winter settles in? Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins It’s the third in the “Anna and the French Kiss” series, but it’s very much a stand alone story. The descriptions of Paris …
Hey U.S. readers! Thanksgiving is coming up next week guys! What are you taking? This year I get to make the pies. Yes! Why am I so excited? Because they are mostly done, that’s why. Question: What’s the hardest part about making a pie from scratch? That’s right! The crust. If you follow this simple …
It’s a step up from the classic tomato soup, but just as comforting! Tomato Soup 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 whole Roasted Red Peppers (instructions follow) 1 small Onion 2 Carrots Salt & Pepper 2 28oz. cans Tomato Puree or Whole Peeled Tomatoes 2 cups Water 1 Bay Leaf 1 tablespoon Fresh or Dried Parsley …
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