Bananas, vanilla wafers and homemade pudding topped with whipped cream or meringue create a sweet Classic Banana Pudding for year round enjoyment. How many of you all remember that song from Gwen Stefani? “This *hit is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S!” Somehow I find myself humming that tune every time I proceed to spell the…
Ingredient: Heavy Cream
Red Beet Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce – Going Vegetarian for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, you don’t eat meat, no problem, this Red Beet Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce is stuffed with three types of cheese, fresh thyme and fresh rosemary and will fulfill your needs. I love experimenting with different flavors for ravioli and cooking this Red Beet Ravioli…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Berry Shortcakes – Love Is In The Oven – Valentine’s Day Dessert
You’ve had your Valentine’s Day meal and now you’re wondering what’s for dessert . Well, as I continue this short series, dessert is now covered with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Berry Shortcakes! All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. 😉 These Chocolate Peanut Butter…
Bacon Brussels Sprout Au Gratin – For the Love of Cheese (and Veggies) – Valentine’s Day Side Dish
As promised, this is the second post in a short series of recipes for Valentine’s Day! Bacon Brussels Sprout Au Gratin combines Brussels sprouts, bacon, two types of cheese and heavy cream to create a side dish that will balance any meal, especially this Seared Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout. What’s…
Hearty Hambone Soup for the Soul – Leftover Blues Part 2
Despite the fact December is one day away, the weather has once again fooled us all! Thanksgiving has come and gone, and it’s still warm. Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do about the weather, but something we can control are those leftovers singing loudly in your fridge. You can get creative with…
THE One!
Thanksgiving is officially two Thursdays from tomorrow and you’re probably frantically trying to get your menu together, down to the perfect dessert. No? Just me? Okay! Well, in the event that perfectly describes you, here is THE one! You know, THE one that makes you tingle inside every time you…
I Scream. You Scream. We All Scream for Cookie Monster Ice Cream!!
Because we are talking about Cookie Monster ice cream, it’s only fair that everything on this post is blue. This is a quick, cool and simple recipe for a sweet treat on a hot summer day. Fun to make with the kids too! Making this ice cream quickly reminded me why…
The Case of the Mistaken Identity
You’ve heard the saying, “looks can be deceiving?” Well, if you have ever seen a shortcake, you might have mistaken it for an actual biscuit. No? Just the Food Monster? Okay. Although the mis-identification was heeeee-larious, it was disturbing. I couldn’t fully grasp WHY the Food Monster would think biscuits went…