Savory Sweet Life – Easy Recipes from an Everyday Home Cook
Easy Everyday Recipes from an Everyday Home Cook
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Ten years ago today, I said “I do” to my husband Rob. Three kids later, we are still laughing, encouraging each other, and closer than ever. I had planned on baking a small anniversary cake but in light of what is happening in Haiti, my mind has been scattered with images and stories from this devastated country. In other words, no cake. Instead, I will leave you with an easy, romantic recipe for chocolate covered strawberries. [click to continue…]
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I am happy to share with you one of my favorite breakfast dishes, Bourbon Croissant Bread Pudding. The first time I tried this was earlier in the year after discovering it SuperChef’s, Mirch Masala’s site. She adapted the recipe from Nigella and let me tell you, it’s a keeper. This dish is indulgent in every way. Buttery croissants, heavy cream, caramel sauce, and bourbon coming together for a special bread pudding suitable for any special breakfast or brunch. Day old croissants work best and if you don’t have croissants, challah would be a great substitute. I made this croissant pudding with leftover croissants I bought in bulk at Sams Club. Use what works for you and if you prefer rum, by all means knock yourself out. And of course you can just omit any alcohol all together. [click to continue…]
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All the holiday cookies and treats have been baked. Presents still need
to be purchased, wrapped, and placed beneath the Christmas tree. It’s hard to believe that in just a few days my kids will be running to our family room at the crack of dawn to see what Santa brought them. I typically wake up around 6am to bake cinnamon rolls and make coffee so when the family wakes up the smell is permeating throughout our house.
From there I sneak back into bed and listen for the sound of feet running across our creaking hardwood floors towards our bedroom. The kids will be shouting at us with joy and excitement begging us to get up so they can open presents. From there, I go straight to the kitchen to pour my husband and I a cup of coffee, remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and replacing it with our traditional Breakfast Casserole to bake. While we wait for our casserole, our family enjoys opening presents and eating freshly baked cinnamon rolls. This has been our tradition for the past 10 years and every year I look forward to it. [click to continue…]
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FACT: I am a cake lady. I have no shame in admitting this because I love cake! However, all cakes are not created equal. When it comes to cake I only like to eat good ones. Why waste calories on bad cake? The only cakes I actively avoid are typical grocery store cakes; you know, the single layer 9″ round cake with airbrushed frosting made from fluffed up shortening. But when a great tasting cake is set before me I become undone. I can’t stop eating it, even whole cakes have been known to mysteriously disappear from our kitchen. [click to continue…]
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Yesterday I posted my review of Ree Drummond’s cookbook,”The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl
Today I would like to share with you her recipe for “Skillet Cornbread”. I made this a few days ago and with as much enthusiasm as I can muster, can I just say.. OH MY WORD!?!
Ree’s cornbread is simple, honest, and comforting. It’s what I call a “generational” recipe. In other words, it would not surprise me if this recipe was passed down from generations gone by and is intended to be passed on to generations to come. [click to continue…]
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