French Almond Cakes
These little French Almond Cakes are also known as Financiers because the French businessmen in the financial district of Paris helped make them popular. They're easy, but taste rich and moist. Print French Almond Cakes "Financiers" … [Read More...]
Tav on the Ave: Great Bar Fare in Mankato
We have been visiting "The Tav" (Tavern on the Avenue) regularly for over 20 years. It was one of our favorite places to go in college at MSU and as … [Read More...]
Mexican Spoon Bread
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I present to you my recipe for Mexican Spoon Bread. This custard-like corn dessert is yummy enough to satisfy any sweet … [Read More...]
Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread with Self Rising Flour
One of the reasons I like beer bread is that it is SO easy. It surprises me how costly the prepackaged mixes are! The basic beer bread with … [Read More...]
Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Creole is a flavorful Louisiana recipe that relies on the flavors of the trinity (celery, onion and green pepper) along with Tabasco to give it … [Read More...]
(Better Than) Applebee’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip
(Better Than) Applebee's Spinach and Artichoke Dip I've heard people say they're nuts about the Applebee's Spinach and Artichoke Dip. I'm really not … [Read More...]
Moroccan Chicken Stew
My daughter has loved couscous for a long time, so while we were at Disney's EPCOT Center last month the Moroccan restaurant Marakesh was one we could … [Read More...]
Dee’s Hangout: Great Eats in Panama City Beach, FL
Without Yelp, we probably would have walked right by Dee's Hangout. Located in a strip mall, it's not exactly a high-profile location. That's OK. … [Read More...]
Classic Snickerdoodles Recipe
According to Wikipedia, that the name "Snickerdoodles" is a corruption of the German word Schneckennudeln ("snail noodles"), which is a kind of … [Read More...]
Guy Fieri’s SNL Appearance
Did you see the Guy Fieri SNL spoof? No? Probably because it never made it to the airwaves. The segment was cut before it aired. However, it's … [Read More...]
Basic Homemade Pesto Recipe + How to Freeze and Enjoy All Year
Homemade pesto is something I've been making a few years in a row now, and it's an excellent way to use up the rest of the fresh basil in your garden … [Read More...]
