I was not a fan of banana breads, nut breads, really most any quick breads. That is until I found this recipe years ago in Penzey magazine. I have made it so many times and made so changes to lack of an ingredients in the pantry that it has become mine ( at least in my brain).
Sweets
Orange Cranberry Bread
Holiday Baking and gifting is a joy! That is if you a good baker. I have never been nor do I think I ever will be so I hoard recipes that are easy and great tasting. I am a firm believer in the mantra that the fewer the ingredients the better the quality of those ingredients must be. Each ingredient is part of the band and each must sing on it’s own.
Christmas Crack
The crunchy, sweet and salty goody that I need during these strange ‘shelter in place’ times.
I have made these for years as an addition to a cookie tray and have also started putting out a goody tray for guests. I am not the best of bakers so I stick with a few recipes like this and add store bought snacks that are on sale at the time. I keep it flexible.
The step that takes the longest time is the final “bring to room temp and refrigerate” step. So I try to use the largest sheet plan that will fit in the fridge so that I am not juggling multiple trays and you know one will end up on the floor. Using nonstick foil or parchment or both on the sheet plan makes clean up a breeze. Dis-lodging caramel is not my idea of fun.
Candied Pecans for all Seasons & Reasons
These nuts are addictive. Whether you use pecans or walnuts or a mixture they will be gone before you know it!
We have used these as a grab and go snacks and also on pretty much any dessert that screams for an ‘extra’.
Being stuck in the house for this long has moved my brain ( and snacking taste buds) into holiday mode. Holiday mode meaning snacking and also sharing. These make great gifts. Either way be sure to store in tight fitting containers. This is most important in the South where it is humid all of the time it seems. For this past holiday I gave/stored in parchment lined tins. That was not tight enough. This week or this giving season I will store and give in zip closing bags ( holiday appropriate of course straight from the dollar store) then put in tins, or clamp type jars. I am hoping to also find maybe small mason jars or other containers at the Goodwill and thrift stores. These make receiving a but more special.
Chicken Poblano Tortilla Soup
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Since moving to Florida I have gotten away from one of my most favorite things – soups. Soups of any shape and form. Hot – cold does not matter to me. But I saw this recipe in a Keto magazine and had to come up with a version of my own. From my first cooking lesson I found I was just not good at follow a recipe exactly as they are given to me. I think that is my am a sad, sad baker. Do not get me started on those stories. But I promise I am going to try really had to be a better baker.
Mexican Fried Cauliflower Rice
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This was one of our first dabbles into the Keto way of eating. At first most sides all tasted the same. Like cauliflower. Not every day thank you very much. We like food with a lot of flavor. Now that does not necessarily mean overly spicey or overly hot but I want my tongue happy when I eat. Not like ‘oh did I eat something..geez what was it?’ And my mouth was happy with this one!
Hard Jalapeno Candy
Hard Jalapeno Candy..had to marinate on that one for a few seconds. A co-worker brought this in for all to try and we all know that “office-food” is some of the best stuff around( Plan on doing a freebie on office pot lucks real soon)
I am a sucker for all things that involve a jalapeno. Poppers of all types, pickled , jelly etc. But this was a first for me. Jalapeno Hard Candy. Who knew.
Cucumber Salad
Okay, somehow it got to Labor Day and I haven’t posted one of our favorite cold, summer salads. Great for picnics – cannot give someone one of those illnesses that kill people. NO MAYO.
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It is one of those recip
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
When I don’t want to think about what to make for dinner, or just don’t have that time, this is one of my go-to grilled dinners. It has the meat ( well really it has the chicken but you could use beef) the vegies all you need is to add rice or whatever your fav go-to is.
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