Another Homemade Marshmallow Recipe

As I have mentioned before in previous blog posts about marshmallows I can rarely have commercial marshmallows due to the habit of manufacturers using artificial dyes to get that “white look”. So over the past couple years I have tried a couple recipes, from one with corn syrup to even a maple syrup based one. [...]

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So-Good Sugar Cookies

These were fabulous and SO easy to make! They are a delicate flavor that melts in your mouth…..

So-Good Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
2 sticks unsalted butter (1/2 lb.)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp orange zest
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For rolling cookie dough in:
1/2 cup granulated [...]

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Mini White Fruitcakes

One thing I love is a good fruitcake – yeah, I know many don’t. But that is something to consider – have you ever had a good one? One that isn’t sickening sweet nor full of weird citron or candied fruit? A white fruitcake is a great introduction to something you might have missed. It [...]

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Piccata Angel Hair

This was a meal I made a couple weeks ago and forgot to post!

Piccata Angel Hair
Ingredients:
1 lb angel hair pasta
3 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 tsp)
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups lower sodium chicken stock
2 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
3 Tbsp capers, undrained and not rinsed
1/4 tsp [...]

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Creamy Chicken Pasta Primavera

This was a recipe that came out of me not wanting to brave below freezing temperatures to go to the store! It turned out nice though Kirk was right – a couple slices of crumbled bacon would have been a stellar addition. Next time I will add that It makes a lot, plenty [...]

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Crustless Quiche

Kirk had mentioned last night that we hadn’t had a Quiche for dinner in a long time. So why not make one tonight I though this afternoon? I’ll be first to admit that for some reason I don’t have a glass or stoneware pie pan, when I make pies I bake in metal tins. So [...]

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Spicy Brown Sugar Carrots

I saw this recipe for carrots on an episode of Sandra’s Money Saving Meals and made it for part of Thanksgiving. The dish was easy to make and turned out nicely. I’ll add that they tasted even better a day later.
~Sarah

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Recipe To Save For Trying Out

A recipe that I don’t want to lose but haven’t tried out yet….it is gluten free as well.
Orange Apricot Crisp
Ingredients:
8 oranges
1 tsp fresh grated orange zest
2 cups thinly sliced dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries, raisins or currants
1/2 cup diced candied ginger
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
6 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 tsp pure [...]

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