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Fresh Lemon Meringue Pie!

Fresh and Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie

I don’t know what I did years ago, but I totally screwed this pie up. Since then, I’ve been afraid to try again. Then my sister in law brought over some fresh lemons off her tree and I decided, why not? I make a damn good crust, so let me […]

Creamsicle Ice Cream

Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream – Oh My!

Here’s the deal…when i was a kid, there was nothing. And I mean NOTHING, that compared to a Creamsicle from the Ice Cream truck. I would scrimp and save every last penny for one of those lusciously sweet treats. Nowadays, not only are the ice cream trucks becoming few and […]

Fortune Cookies

Fortune Cookies to Welcome the Year of the Rabbit!

Today, February 3, 2011, is the first day of the Chinese new year – Year of the Rabbit. And what could be more fun than making fortune cookies to bring in the Lunar New Year? These simple cookies are not only great fun, but they’re also super crispy and lightly […]

Handmade 3 Cheese Ravioli – Worth the effort!

A few posts back, I wrote a recipe for tortellini and meat marinara sauce. Ever since, I’ve felt nothing but guilt. I didn’t make the tortellini, I bought it. And, it was frozen. I know it’s not a big deal, but I just felt like a cheat. So I got […]

No Bake Chocolate Chocolate Cheesecake Pie

No, it’s not a typo. It was, however, a slight mistake that is now a revelation! Ok, ok…a bit exaggerated, but seriously, this dessert was loved by everyone. Even me. I never eat dessert. Well, never is a strong word, let’s just say, rarely. And even more rare is to […]

Mashed Potato Cakes, Pork Chorizo and Eggs

It’s that time of year. Food, food and more food. Which means leftovers galore! Which also can mean, waste. But not this year! At least not for those leftover mashed potatoes. Those bad boys make an awesome breakfast side, appetizer or even a main dish. That’s right! Potato cakes! Give […]