Bacon for a crowd
It may not be politically correct, but I love bacon. Not that turkey stuff, but real bacon. But preparing it for a crowd, the traditional way, can be such a mess that I used to shy away from serving it at a brunch. So, I was thrilled to learn a great way to prepare lots of bacon. The secret is to … [Read More...]
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
I started a scrumptious life for several reasons. I love food, I wanted to learn about blogging, friends always asked me for recipes and I wanted to have an electronic copy of my favorite recipes to point them (and myself) to. Before the blog, I wrote down tried and true recipes (meaning it was … [Read More...]
Hint: Freezing Butter Wrappers
I'm sure you're wondering about the photos - a stick of butter and the inside of my freezer??!! Yes, today's post is not a recipe, but a helpful hint. I'm not sure where I first saw this idea, but I love it. Over the holidays I do alot of baking. Instead of … [Read More...]
Southwestern Pimento Cheese Dip
Pimento Cheese - a quintessential southern dish. Traditionally a mix of grated cheddar cheese, pimentos and mayonnaise (Duke's, if you're really southern), lately some people are adding cream cheese to the mix. So I decided to really play with a classic and add Monterey Jack, cream cheese AND … [Read More...]
Lime Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting
Next to chocolate, I think lime is my favorite flavor. I love the kicky taste and it always reminds me of the beach..... and since a beach trip is not in the cards right now....Here's a great Lime Cupcake with Lime Buttercream Frosting recipe. I first made these last summer, for a girls afternoon … [Read More...]
