~ adapted from life.beautiful ~[The crust in this recipe is very good; the pizza, superb.]Make a cheesy dough: Combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add 1 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon honey. Stir vigorously for 1 minute. Stir in as much … [Read more...]
Berry Brownie Pizza
~ adapted from life.beautiful ~Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a medium saucepan, combine and melt 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. Stir constantly and bring to a boil over medium … [Read more...]
Rose-Colored Glasses (7)
Let a girl be a girl and still play ball, beat the boys at cards, win the long distance run, swim the extra lap-- lip gloss: Tutti Frutti, Bubble Gum, White Chocolate, Sweet Cherry, Vanilla Frosting, Red Velvet, Cotten Candy; Pretty Promise brand... A good sewing magazine packed full of ideas and educational sewing facts-- patterns included. [pink for … [Read more...]
Margherita Pizza
~ adapted from life.beautiful ~In a food processor combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon yeast, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 garlic clove cut in half. Process for 10 seconds, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Scrape down the sides of the work bowl. Machine running, pour just enough water (1/3 to 1/2 cup) through the feed … [Read more...]
King Cake with Cream Cheese and Apple Pie Filling
~ adapted from Los Angeles Times ~Cover 1/4 cup raisins with spiced rum in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over low heat, then turn off and let set until use.Make the filling: Toast 1/2 cup pecan pieces in a skillet, stirring and tossing often. Be careful not to brown too much, to not burn. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 can apple pie filling, 1 … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Jambalaya
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Cola-Chipotle Pork Tortas with Cebollas Encurtidas in Bolillos
~ adapted from Mexican by Better Homes and Gardens ~Salt and pepper on all sides 1 2 1/2-pound to 3-pound boneless pork shoulder roast.Combine in a food processor 1 medium roughly chopped or chunked onion, 3 canned chipotle chili peppers in adobe sauce (3 for mild; more for spicy), 1 tablespoon lime juice,4 cloves garlic, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin.Add just a little bit of … [Read more...]
Rose-Colored Glasses (6)
Preparing for Valentine's Day... This coaster stays on a buffet table for my hot cup of coffee when I need to grab it for use. It's near the D-shaped (Drew) tin of chocolates that I keep for baking or simply for snacking on once in a while... This is a Valentine's Day card from last year-- one that I got for my husband. I enjoy vintage holiday cards, mostly, … [Read more...]
Anita’s Impossible Buttermilk Pie
Super-easy to make in a hurry...~ adapted from Robin to the Rescue ~Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend in a food processor or blender-- 3 eggs, 1 1/3 cups sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup Bisquick, 1/3 cup cooled melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Bake in a buttered pie plate for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a rack before slicing … [Read more...]