This is the best birthday cake recipe... that starts with a cake mix! One of my favorite cooking friends shared the recipe and now it's the only recipe I use! Cake 1 box devil's food cake mix, such as Duncan Hines 1 c. water 3 eggs 1/3 c. corn oil (I used Canola) 1/3 c.… Continue reading Chocolate Birthday Cake
Author: Kendra
Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Tenderloin
You know you have faith in a recipe when you post it before you even try it. I posted this about a year ago and have made it several times since. It's so good and is one of the few meats that even gets thumbs up from my son! If you haven't cooked with hoisin… Continue reading Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Cherry Cinnamon Granola
We have a foreign exchange student Marie who ate boxed cereal every day, until she one day tried this granola. Then she never ate boxed cereal again. It is her specialty, and we've adapted it from the (awesome) Smitten Kitchen cookbook. We almost always double this recipe and make it on two foiled cookie sheets.… Continue reading Cherry Cinnamon Granola
Everyday Brownies
I love these brownies, because they are quick and easy and can be made in one pan. I make them often and sometimes vary them up with marshmallows or caramel. 1 4-oz Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract… Continue reading Everyday Brownies
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cherry Pistachio Pesto
These are a delicious twist on roasted Brussels sprouts. The pesto is worth the effort! For Brussels Sprouts 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For Pesto 1/2 cup toasted, salted pistachios 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3 cloves roasted garlic (I fake roast… Continue reading Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cherry Pistachio Pesto
Dulce De Leche-Filled Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
I made this recipe for the first time on Thanksgiving 2013 - it's a winner! Makes about 24 sandwiches (48 cookies) 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder (I used a mix of Dutch and non-Dutch, and it worked!) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg… Continue reading Dulce De Leche-Filled Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Cherry Pistachio Brie
I used to make something similar but in puff pastry, but I think the puff pastry was unnecessary, and this is prettier. I served it at the inaugural book club for my neighborhood, and it was all GONE! 1/2 cup snipped dried cherries (ideally chopped with scissors in a little bowl) 1/4 cup cherry preserves 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy… Continue reading Cherry Pistachio Brie
Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork
We do our best to bring you a mix of oldie but goodies and something new and different. Cool weather makes us crave something with a kick, and this recipe fits the bill. Enjoy! 1/2 pound lean ground pork 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon peanut oil 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) cut green… Continue reading Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork
Overnight French Toast
I can't believe this recipe hasn't been on the blog before now. I've made it a zillion times. I found it originally at epicurious.com, and it really saved me Christmas 99 when I was sick and had in-laws in town for 8 days. I made it twice, using different fruit and nuts each time. It… Continue reading Overnight French Toast
Grilled Corn Poblano Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
Here's another recipe from my fabulous weekend at my freinds' Brad and Kirk's lovely lake house. We served it with carne asada, cowboy beans and a big bowl of guacamole - it was all so good! This salad was fresh and delicious. 3 ears corn, shucked 1 poblano chile 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1… Continue reading Grilled Corn Poblano Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
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