PEANUT BUTTER PUDDING

Last week I got a weird idea for peanut butter pudding; the process was a lot more complicated than I thought it was going to be. I tried several Internet recipes and none of them were exactly what I was looking for. Picky-picky husband was my Guinea pig taste tester and the first spoon full of each new recipe elicited those serious "brow furrows" that make all cooks cringe.I...

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GREAT PIE CRUST

A We have all made (and eaten) pie crusts that are flavorless, flat tasting, sort of soggy and, little more than something "necessary" to hold the fruit filling, ha ha!! Well, that does NOT describe today's classic pie crust.This pie crust is absolutely delicious. It makes three single crust pie shells and bakes up very flaky, very flavorful and very tender. Picky-picky husband...

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Grandevour Food Bazaar - UP Diliman

With all the food stalls and new companies sprouting like mushrooms in the country nowadays, it's easy to get lost in the sea of commercialized and seemingly bland food products out there. So if you're still in the search for something new, then maybe the Grandevour Food Bazaar in UP Diliman could impress your pseudo-connoisseur self.Brought to us by the UP Circle of Entrepreneurs Financial...

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SWEET LEMON CURD

There are a ton of lemon curd recipes out there and they are all basically made from fresh lemons, sugar, butter and eggs cooked together. The main difference between the recipes is the degree of sweetness.  We like our lemon curd a little on the sweeter side, so I use 1½ cups of sugar in my recipe.  I've seen other recipes that use only ½ cup of sugar for every three lemons...talk about...

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Get Ready For Keeps With Uratex Ready-Wrap Containers

I've always associated Uratex with furniture, plastic, upholstery, and good quality foam and mattresses such as the ones each bed in our house have. The company has been constantly producing products that meet the standards of many people when it comes to durability and versatility that it has become a household name for many years.When I received the products to review last week, the fi...

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CAKE MIX FIX

I am not a big fan of cake mixes, but I DO enjoy a good cake mix based recipe. I recently tried this versatile, ultra moist and flavorful recipe; it was a huge hit with my family.The beauty of this recipe is that you can change the flavor combination to just about anything you can imagine, since the main ingredients are just a commercial cake mix, similar flavor  pudding mix and similar...

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Avocado - Calamansi Sorbet

As I was thinking about this month's KCC challenge hosted by Abigail of My Nappytales and Marni of Kensington Kitchen, I couldn't help it that the first thing that calls my first love to mind is dessert, and a particularly cold one at that. As a child I practically could live off ice cream and frozen yogurt (oh yes, BTIC has been giving me love for more than a decade), and the first t...

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SWEET CHERRY COFFEE CAKE

This coffee is sweet, moist and perfect for Sunday morning. I made it with frozen dark sweet cherries, but it works just as well with fresh raspberries. It is excellent warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.2 cups frozen dark sweet cherries (thawed and drained well) 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt½...

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CHEESE PUFFS

Your guests will think you are a whiz in the kitchen when you serve these cheese puffs, but they are quick and easy to make and oh so good!!Made from a basic cream puff dough and grated cheese, these bite size treats are FULL of air pockets and have a crispy-cheesy outer crust.  You can eat them right out of the oven, or get imaginative and fill them with anything savory.1 cup milk4 tablespoons...

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MINI BLUEBERRY CRUMB TARTS

I found this recipe, a while back, on The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch and decided to give it a try. I have used the pastry shell many times in other recipes like Pecan Tassies, but I never thought of using it with a fruit filling until Shelby's post....what a great idea!!CRUST3 ounces cream cheese (Shelby uses fat free)1/2 cup butter at room temperature1 cup all purpose flourMix until smooth,...

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BEEF TOMATO-BARLEY SOUP

"It has finally stopped snowing", she said quietly as she knocked on wood. We actually saw the sun today and they are calling for more sun tomorrow; it has been quite a winter!! My poor old crock pot has hardly hit the shelf this winter; it seems like there is always some bean or soup recipe bubbling away in there. Today's post is one of picky-picky husbands crockpot favorites. It is...

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Spicy Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Steak isn't the most diet friendly menu item on the planet. I like it every once in awhile because it is very tasty, inexpensive, and fairly easy to make. I dress it up big time with country sausage gravy, biscuits, and smashed potatoes on the side. Sometimes I add a couple of Chipolte peppers with Adobo sauce to the gravy when I want to take it up a notch. Spicy Chicken Fried Steak 3 pounds Cube Steak1-1/2 cup Milk for the egg wash 2 Cups Milk for the Gravy2 Eggs2 cups Flour1/2...

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EASY BAKED MINI-OMELETS

I see great possibilities with this little recipe. Not only is this the perfect way to use those bits and pieces of veggies, meat and cheese in your fridge, but each mini-omelet can be made to order. Another reason I like this recipe is that it can easily be doubled for a crowd and there is no standing over an omelet pan while your company is waiting for you!!Picky-picky...

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