~ 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
Oz the Great and Powerful
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...]
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...]
Silver Linings Playbook
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Create Something
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National Pancake Day
Red Hot Stuff
There are 3 things currently being featured on SITK: the M&Ms characters-- Mrs. Brown as the boss, the "firecracker" red guy; 'fire' lyrics; and Rose-Colored Glasses-- got the quirks; take a break from the kitchen-- grab some ice cream. … [Read more...]