These Apple Cinnamon Buttery Biscuits came to me in the middle of the night. A while back, I woke up during the wee hours wondering how I could use up a couple of wrinkly apples. (Yes, food and ingredients “plague” my thoughts.) The idea of this recipe hit me. My husband eats homemade yogurt biscuitsContinue reading “Apple Cinnamon Buttery Biscuits: A Simple Fall Flavor Bread”
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Pumpkin Spice Blend 🥧: Holiday Happiness in a Jar
Pumpkin spice and everything nice. That saying is meaningful to those of us who actually like pumpkin spice. Even if you don’t, you can create a pumpkin spice version using ingredients that you like. You only need cinnamon, assuming you like cinnamon, and at least one of the other ingredients in the recipe. This postContinue reading “Pumpkin Spice Blend 🥧: Holiday Happiness in a Jar”
2-Ingredient Ricotta Cheese and Flour Pasta for Orecchiette & Cavatelli
Buongiorno! Southern regions of Italy 🇮🇹 like Puglia, Campania, and Molise make pasta using only 2 ingredients, semolina flour and water. However, semolina flour and ricotta cheese are common ingredients in two very common pasta shapes, the orecchiette meaning “little ears” 👂(as they are in the shape of small ears) and cavatelli meaning “little hollows”Continue reading “2-Ingredient Ricotta Cheese and Flour Pasta for Orecchiette & Cavatelli”
Italian Herb Seasoning Blend: 6 Simple Dried Herbs
Try this simple and easy recipe for making your own blend of Italian seasoning. In fact, this is the only Italian seasoning blend I use, no more commercial brands! All you need are equal parts of basil, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Once mixed, store the seasoning in a sealed container for up toContinue reading “Italian Herb Seasoning Blend: 6 Simple Dried Herbs”
Canadian Tourtière: A Christmas Meat Pie Full of Holiday Spices & Herbs
The Canadian Tourtière is a hearty, savory mixed-meat pie full of traditional French herbs and warm holiday spices bound together with mashed potatoes and enveloped in a buttery, flaky double-crust pie crust. What could be more satisfying in both flavor and indulgence during the holidays? Canadian “Tourtière” Meaning The French word tourtière derives from theContinue reading “Canadian Tourtière: A Christmas Meat Pie Full of Holiday Spices & Herbs”
Mexican Taco Seasoning: Simple Ingredients with Fantastic Flavors
Homemade taco seasoning is very easy to make and uses simple pantry ingredients. This recipe is flavorful and a great substitute for a commercial taco seasoning blend. Making your own seasoning blend allows you to customize adding more or less of any ingredient. Creating something that’s exactly what you like is much better than anyContinue reading “Mexican Taco Seasoning: Simple Ingredients with Fantastic Flavors”
Jamaican Patty: Spices, Herbs, & Meat in a Flaky Turmeric Crust
Mini dough encrusted meat or veggie pies are the ultimate street food or appetizer. This Jamaican Patty recipe contains the most common spices and herbs found in Jamaican cuisine. You get the Caribbean heat from the spicy, seasoned meat. The yellow, golden, flaky pie crust is a result of turmeric and mix of butter andContinue reading “Jamaican Patty: Spices, Herbs, & Meat in a Flaky Turmeric Crust”
Garlic 4 Ways: How and Why?
Garlic is one of those ingredients that take on human qualities. It can be an introvert in one situation and an extrovert in another. I think most of us (all) are like garlic. Depending on our environment, we can shine brighter than necessary or hide like a hermit crab but still be present. Either wayContinue reading “Garlic 4 Ways: How and Why?”
What are Fennel and Leek, Really?
Fennel and Leek are becoming common ingredients in recipes. However, they are not the easiest vegetables to decipher. I mean, look at them? Weird… is my first thought. But there’s so much to them. They add depth and flavor to lots of dishes and are not intimidating once you know how to cut, clean, andContinue reading “What are Fennel and Leek, Really?”
Lunar New Year: Hua Juan (Flower Rolls), Steamed Fish, and Homemade Noodles
I thought I would NEVER get through this meal… preparing it, that is. Don’t get me wrong, the flower rolls, fish, and noddle dish were all good but time consuming (as most of my weekend meals of late have been). Let’s get to the reason for the weekend. As mentioned and described in detail inContinue reading “Lunar New Year: Hua Juan (Flower Rolls), Steamed Fish, and Homemade Noodles”