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Easy King Cake for Mardi Gras

February 28, 2017 by Susan 7 Comments

I’ve made some delicious, but labor intensive king cakes. This recipe for an easy king cake will hit the spot this Mardi Gras without taking forever.

Do you know about king cakes? Growing up Yankee, I had never heard of them. One of my college roommates was from Louisiana and introduced me to them. They’re a food and party game in one.

You see, traditional king cakes have a plastic baby hidden inside of them. Yup, you heard me right. A plastic baby. Tradition says that the person who finds the baby in their slice of cake brings the cake to the next party. Nowadays, it’s just a fun addition, and many homemade cakes don’t have them (some recipes say you can use a coin or a dried bean instead). If you want to read about the history of the plastic baby in the king cake you can find it here and here.

Vegetable Lasagna: Summer on a Plate

February 21, 2017 by Susan 10 Comments

A vegetable lasagna packed with loads of fresh veggies, creamy ricotta, tender pasta and gooey cheese. Customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand.

The snow is melting, the temperature is rising. Spring is most definitely right around the corner. I can almost remember that summer once existed. It was nice, if I’m remembering correctly.

And then, while tidying up my computer’s desktop, I came across some pictures of this bursting-with-freshness summer vegetable lasagna. Suddenly, summer felt real to me. I could remember not feeling cold, the smell of grilling meats, and bright green grass.

Chocolate, Chocolate, & More Chocolate Recipes

February 14, 2017 by Susan 8 Comments

A collection of decadent chocolate recipes to satisfy your deepest craving.

Roald Dahl’s descriptions of chocolate in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are sumptuous and delicious. If you, like me, can feel where Augustus Gloop was coming from when he said of Willy Wonka’s chocolate river, “Gosh, I need a bucket to drink it properly.”

Well, you’re in the right place.

Let’s jump in that chocolate river together, ready? Hold your breath, make a wish, count to three.

1, 2, 3…..

Gooey Rice Crispy Bars….Really! They’re Not Dry!

February 7, 2017 by Susan 6 Comments

These rice crispy bars are not dry and crunchy like so many. They are ooey and gooey with pockets of melty marshmallow.

I have never been a huge fan of rice crispy treats. Dry and crunchy? No thanks, give me something chocolate.

But not too long ago, I found myself with about 10 bags of marshmallows, and needed to do something with them. And after making these once, I was pleased to have all of those bags….. so I could make more!

All-Star Hot Dog Chili

January 31, 2017 by Susan 2 Comments

Easy hot dog chili recipe to make the best chili dogs ever! Equally delicious as chili cheese fries. And it freezes beautifully!

One of my kids would live on hot dogs and chips if we let him. (We don’t let him.) But when he gets to pick what’s for dinner, hot dogs is usually on the menu. In the summer, hot dogs on the grill are a fun treat. But in the fall and winter, chili dogs hit the spot.

Hot dog chili is different from a chili you would eat on its own (ideally topped with sour cream, onions, cheese and a square of cornbread). Nope. Nothing like it. Hot dog chili is not chunky, and usually doesn’t have beans. It’s really more of a condiment.

Honey Lemon Soother

January 24, 2017 by Susan 15 Comments

Honey and lemon. What could be wrong with that? I discovered this magical elixir last winter, and then kind of forgot it over the warmer months. But as the chill spread this year, it all came back to me.

The perfect hot drink for a cold winter night. Soothing when you’re beginning to feel under the weather. No caffeine like coffee or tea, so it’s just right for an evening sip.