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19 01, 2015

Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

2023-03-02T17:59:07+00:00Cooking Blog, Recipes|

These biscuits can be formed to look like traditional rolled biscuits (top picture) or can be made as drop biscuits (bottom picture). Ingredients 1 cup flour plus extra flour for sprinkling on the work surface 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces 1/8 tsp. baking soda 1 ...[ get the full recipe ]

11 01, 2015

Fruit Salad (Salad or Dessert?)—Updating A Family Tradition

2023-03-02T17:59:34+00:00Recipes|

I have always loved my family's fruit salad, but maybe that is because it is as much dessert as salad, and you know how much I love dessert.  This salad was always, and I mean always, on our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner tables, but I love it any time of year.  Even though I will always ...[ get the full recipe ]

5 11, 2014

Polenta, Bacon, and Gouda Stuffed Peppers (Recipe)

2023-03-02T18:01:35+00:00Recipes|

Ingredients 12-15 jalapenos or mini-bell peppers (or a combination) 1/2 cup quick cooking polenta 1 1/4 cups milk 5 slices bacon 1/2 cup grated smoked gouda 1/2 tsp. salt Instructions Slice off 1/3 of each pepper (lengthwise from stem to tip) exposing inner cavity Use a grapefruit spoon or paring knife to carefully remove the ...[ get the full recipe ]

31 12, 2013

Cucina Rustica’s Ricotta & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

2023-03-02T18:03:44+00:00Restaurants & Travel|

Recently, I had the opportunity to eat at Cucina Rustica ("CR") in downtown LA.  It is at the corner of Wilshire and Figueroa (888 Wilshire Blvd.).  CR offers a warm atmosphere and a cozy bar downstairs with food and great happy hour wine deals.  Try the thin-crust Vulcano pizza with pepporoni, sausage, and sliced, fresh jalapenos ...[ get the full recipe ]

26 10, 2013

Cornbread with Sour Cream and Butter (Recipe)

2023-03-02T18:04:05+00:00Recipes|

Adapted from a Food Network Magazine recipe This cornbread is second from the left in the photo. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp butter Instructions Preheat ...[ get the full recipe ]

26 10, 2013

Southern Cornbread with Buttermilk & Bacon Drippings! (Recipe)

2023-03-02T18:04:26+00:00Recipes|

Adapted from a Test Kitchen recipe This cornbread is shown on the right in the photo.  It was cooked in a buttered dish, but it would be great cooked in a cast iron skillet too. Ingredients 4 tsp. bacon drippings (Fry 4 thick slices of bacon and reserve the drippings.) 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 ...[ get the full recipe ]

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