Tag: recipes
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Increase your grilled cheese sandwich game.
Apple, Cheddar & Brie Grilled Cheese: The “Criminal” Sandwich From Decoy in Stilettos. In my recent release, Decoy in Stilettos, there’s a scene where Ryan, (heroine), takes over Gabe’s, (hero) kitchen like she’s auditioning for a cooking show. She whips up a grilled cheese he insists is a crime against sandwiches, because, oh, the horror,…
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Save Your Overripe Bananas
You know how you buy a bunch of bananas vowing to eat one every single day; but then somehow they start to turn develop a mushy texture faster than you can say potassium? Have no fear; you don’t have to toss them. Roll up your sleeves, peel those sad-looking little guys and bake up a…
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Step aside, Chocolate Bunnies—Zeppole have entered the chat.
As Easter approaches, chocolate bunnies and Peeps might be hogging the spotlight on store shelves, but let’s not forget the real MVP of springtime sweets: the Zeppole. These heavenly Italian dough balls are deep-fried to golden perfection, dusted with powdered sugar, and sometimes dressed with pastry cream, custard, or a drizzle of honey. Like any…
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From Oven to Table
Is there anything more comforting than the smell of freshly baked bread on a rainy autumn day? And if you’re craving a warm, cozy meal, you’ve come to the right place. Today’s gray skies inspired me to make a hearty pot of minestrone, but I realized I was out of bread. I did not want…
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Culinary short-cuts and Cooking Tips
One of the things that I love about cooking, besides the enjoyment of rocking to some tunes as I mix, stir and experiment and enjoy feeding family, friends and sharing recipes on this blog, is that with each cook I discover new things that not only unleash flavour bombs, but can also save time. I’m…
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Sweet Italian Easter Bread
Spring and Easter is a time when daffodils and tulips start to peek through the ground, as we embrace and joyfully celebrate a new season with hope, peace, and for us to anticipater and enjoy chocolate and baking treats. The following recipe for Sweet Italian Easter bread will delve into the delightful worlf of a…
Selena Robins, Author 