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Using my freshly picked apples from apple picking at Masker Orchard in Warwick, New York this week’s recipe video is a homemade apple turnover recipe. Using puff pastry, these flaky apple turnovers are filled with juicy, cinnamon-spiced apples, and drizzled with a natural apple glaze. Read more about my apple picking adventures and get the recipe for these puff pastry apple turnovers with glaze.
I used my homegrown cucumbers to make Allrecipe’s homemade sweet pickles. Lover’s of Vlasic pickles will enjoy this easy, no canning, refrigerator pickle recipe. These sweet homemade pickles are great on Popeyes classic chicken sandwiches, homemade turkey burgers, and other lunch and dinner recipes.
Friday night at the Stage House Tavern in Somerset provided a delicious trio of appetizers and desserts. My sister and I sampled several dishes from their menu — all unique, homemade, and plated well. Read my thoughts about the menu, location, and service.
Inspired by Greek Spanakopita and Albanian Byrek, I decided to blend my favorite elements of the two dishes to make this delicious phyllo meat pie. Crispy golden phyllo dough with layers of cheesy meat filling, see how you can make this entree!
Recreating my favorite hot chocolate from Jacques Torres — which I used to visit in New York City with my dad for “bring-your-kid-to-work” day. This homemade hot chocolate recipe is an easy holiday drink. Add my homemade marshmallows (without corn syrup), or fresh whipped cream to a rich, decadent drink!
My first time making homemade marshmallows without corn syrup! These thick vanilla-flavored marshmallows are perfect for the holidays. Make custom shapes using holiday cookie cutters for thin or thick marshmallows. Switch the vanilla extract for almond or other flavors to compliment your holiday recipes.
Crispy fried Crab Rangoon, with a sweet and sour pineapple dipping sauce. A homemade appetizer perfect for the upcoming Christmas parties and New Year Celebrations. This large holiday appetizer will impress your friends and offer a delicious and elegant looking appetizer.
With the holidays approaching, I decided to help my sister with her college cooking assignment. The plan was to have a cookie-baking party to make holiday care packages for 70 service members overseas. For my cookies, I decided to make a honey butter cookie recipe I found on Pinterest. This recipe uses everyday ingredients, for a delicious buttery cookie.
Celebrating over 35 years of business in Clifton, New Jersey, La Riviera Trattoria is an Italian restaurant delivering homemade recipes with high quality ingredients. Offering Gluten-free and other allergy accommodations, you’ll need a reservation if you plan on visiting La Riviera on the weekend!
Inspired by Autumn ingredients like apple cider, apple donuts, and pumpkins — I decided to use fresh Granny Smith apples and make caramel apples! Rather than the clunky apples on a stick, I decided to make sliced chocolate caramel dipped apples with peanuts. Easy to dip and carry, these tasty treats are customizable and great for any age. Plus, they’re homemade.
One of my last adventures in Columbus, Georgia, brought my best friend, her husband, and I to a local farmer’s market. We sampled delicious empanadas, drank coffee, and browsed jewelry and art stands before heading to Vintageville antiques. Next door to Vintageville is ReDesign Time, another consignment shop of unique items for your home. Read my thoughts about my favorite location and see what I bought at the Farmer’s Market.
This week, I'm trying to recreate my favorite flavors from personal chicken pot pies. Using every day ingredients and homemade crust, here's my take on a homey recipe.
Inspired by a Pinterest recipe, I decided to tackle a recipe I always think of: Cheesy broccoli rice casserole. If you make weeknight meals using Knorr’s rice packets, then this fresh, homemade casserole recipe is for you. Cheesy, creamy rice with seasonings and diced pieces of fresh broccoli. Check out the recipe video and download the recipe card.
An easy, homemade hummus that will impress your friends and family! Start with fresh ingredients and improvise with your final toppings to create a delicious homemade hummus recipe. Great to take as a healthy snack for work, or to pack with you for a party. Watch the video and download the recipe card to see how to make it.
This week I’m tackling a recipe from my “to-made” list with homemade purple cabbage coleslaw. Fresh grated veggies, two types of cabbage, vinegar and mayo — read my thoughts about the final recipe, tips for making it, and watch the video! Share your favorite coleslaw recipe, I’d love to hear how you approach this classic dish.
Also known as Mexican wedding cookies, Russian tea cakes, and snowball cookies — I tried these for the first time several years ago, and fell in love. These powdered sugar cookies are decadent! They call for one bowl and lots of butter, and are a great holiday dessert.
Another recipe “first” this week — making homemade pasta! And not just any pasta, gnocchi. Pillow-y dumplings perfect for summer sauces and fall weather. I’m excited to tackle my first time making homemade potato gnocchi, and see where I can grow the recipe from here. Check it out!
