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...]
Mussels with Wine and Garlic Sauce
Mussels with wine and garlic sauce is simple to make, doesn't take very long, and is surprisingly frugal. It's something my husband and I enjoy if we … [Read More...]
Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are an excellent source of cheap protein. Pair them with basil from your garden and sweet grape tomatoes … [Read More...]
Pecan Tassies: It Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without Them!
For our family, it wouldn't be Christmas without these Pecan Tassies. My grandmother made them and passed the recipe on down to my mom, and now I'm … [Read More...]
Sweet and Savory Party Poppers
These Sweet and Savory Party Poppers were one of the best things I sampled at the ALDI Taste Kitchen Event. Thanks to the ALDI kitchen team and Chef … [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...]
