One of our favorite dates during high school was Chinese food and a movie on Friday nights. This weekend we are heading up North for a much-needed break, and I'm hoping we can enjoy some good "take-out" at home, since there isn't a Chinese restaurant within about a 30 mile radius of our cabin. We'll...
Food
Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
What has been keeping me from posting new recipes you ask? Cookies. I've been baking like crazy over the last several weeks. There have been lots of fun occasions for my friends and family lately that have had me busy decorating treats for their special days. I have used this recipe countless times, and everyone...
"When Harry Met Sally" Cookies (Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies)
The Dahlia Bakery named these Peanut Butter Sandwich cookies the "Nora Ephron" cookie because these cookies were her favorite and she had asked Tom Douglas for the recipe after she tried them at their bakery. I choose call them "When Harry Met Sally" cookies because it is my favorite movie (Nora Ephron or otherwise, although...
Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
You know what makes this ice cream better than the ice cream from ice cream shops? The sweet vanilla smell that fills your kitchen while you're making it. Trust me, it smells much better than any candle you can buy at the mall. Of course, it tastes pretty amazing too. Shamefully, I have owned an...
Peach-Vanilla Jam
After a busy week of baking for various family festivities (Imagine 250+ decorated sugar cookies, and 100+ frosted cupcakes, plus 40 hours of dentistry...I am so tired from all the fun!), it was nice to spend my evening at home making some jam to enjoy this week while we prepare for our next big event:...
Arborio Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and Vanilla
This was my first experience with rice pudding, and I must admit, I was a bit unsure if I would like it. However, Hubby is a lifelong fan of cream of wheat and oatmeal (me, not so much), so when he discovered what I was making, he was excited to try a dessert version. Let's...
Frozen Chocolate Custard
One of our favorite warm-weather outings is a visit to Jones' Homemade Ice Cream in Baldwin, Mi. They make all their own ice creams, sherbets, custards, etc. Michael's favorite thing from there is a waffle cone with chocolate ice cream. While I have no intention of reducing the frequency of our visits, it is very...
Teriyaki Chicken Burgers
As we enjoy our day off this Memorial Day, we remember our freedoms have come at a cost. Thanks to those who have sacrificed for our great country, making it possible for me to spend the weekend grilling and making popsicles and ice cream with virtually carefree enjoyment. Teriyaki Chicken Burgers Credit: Weber.com Ingredients: 1...
Hot & Sweet Mustard
I'm not the mustard eater in our house... Somehow though we have at least 8 different types of mustard in our fridge. Michael loves mustard, or any type of dipping sauce as long as it has a bit of "bite" to it. He loves anything that would make my eyes water and beads of sweat...
Homemade Chocolate Syrup
What's not to love about chocolate syrup? I have been known to enjoy chocolate milk on occasion, not to mention drizzled on my ice cream. I will definitely be saving a bit of this syrup for my homemade vanilla bean ice cream that I'm planning to make over Memorial Day Weekend. Plus, it's gluten-free and...