Have you ever eaten something that claims to be chocolate, but if you closed your eyes while you were eating it, you wouldn't be able to tell? Then you would be really annoyed that you wasted calories on a completely tasteless imposter? This has happened to me many times. Not so with these cookies. … [Read More...]
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The Egg Roll – Unwrapped
The Egg Roll - Unwrapped is just exactly that. It is the tasty inside of an egg roll without the deep fried wrapper. It's less trouble, creates less mess, and has fewer calories. It is also Keto friendly. There are multiple versions of this recipe on the internet, so I experimented with a … [Read More...]
Sweet and Salty Potato Chip Cookies
If the name Sweet and Salty Potato Chip Cookies sounds bizarre, I totally understand. It's like I named the recipe during a drunken game of Mad Libs. Despite their odd combination of ingredients, they are really good. The potato chips give them an interesting crunch. It actually all started with … [Read More...]
Brown Butter Madeleines
A madeleine is a wonderful, shell-shaped sponge cake that actually looks like a cookie. It is believed to have originated in France around the 18th century, but that is the subject of much controversy, none of which matters to me. I just know that I love them. These Brown Butter Madeleines have a … [Read More...]
Layered Tissue Paper Votive Holders
I love the cozy glow of candlelight, especially during the fall and winter months. This is an easy project and it's a great way to add color and texture to plain glass candle holders. Supplies you'll need: Tissue paper (whatever colors you want) Elmer's glue or other craft … [Read More...]
Special Gift for a Cook
I really enjoy giving gifts, and instead of wrapping paper, I like to make the packaging a part of the gift as well. This is a fun project and it takes only a few minutes to put together. I gave this to a sweet friend when she got married. I bought my four favorite spice blends from Penzey's. … [Read More...]
Slow Cooked Moroccan Chicken Stew
I love using my Crockpot, especially in the fall and winter months. There's just something about prepping your ingredients in the morning and then letting it do the rest of the work for you. This recipe for Slow Cooked Moroccan Chicken Stew is wonderfully fragrant and spicy. I adapted it from a … [Read More...]
Chocolate Espresso Crackle Cookies
Some things are just made to go together, like peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, macaroni and cheese, and cake and ice cream. One of my favorite combinations is chocolate and espresso. Espresso greatly enhances the flavor of chocolate, and these fabulous Chocolate Espresso Crackle … [Read More...]
