Since the bread pudding starts with a can of cinnamon rolls, it falls in my category of semi-homemade which I love on a busy day. The only thing I don't like is the eggnog and I will substitute with milk. Looks delicious and easy!
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"From Christmas ham to the morning after, this six-ingredient recipe is a quick breakfast that can be made while the kids are still asleep. Essentially a homemade Hot Pocket, you can eat these on the go." Comment from Taste of Home
Love these kind of recipes that utilize leftovers, crescent rolls and convenient food to take on the go that can be put in the freezer. This one is a winner!
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Baked Ham has always been on the holiday menu in my home. Now that I am cooking for one, I still make a baked ham for myself. The solution is either having lots of ham for delicious ham meals or buy a smaller ham. I buy a smaller ham and still have ham leftovers.
The following is a list of videos and links to ham related content:
How much Honey Baked Ham is needed per person?
Pineapple Glazed Ham - The Seasoned Mom
How to Make Spiral Sliced Ham Glazed with Cider-Vinegar Caramel America's Test Kitchen
"This pot pie is probably the coziest way to rework leftovers. The addition of fresh fennel, tarragon and homemade biscuits really takes this dish to the next level." Comment from Taste of Home
There is something about a pot pie topped with biscuits that I love so much. Those biscuits look delicious and so does the whole pot pie. The biscuit recipe is worth looking into! Looks like a winner to me.
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"This four-layer lemon cake uses lemon juice, lemon zest, a sweet-tart lemon syrup and a lush cream cheese frosting to make sure there's a sunshiny taste of citrus in every bite." Comment from Taste of Home
A super lemony cake with cream cheese frosting sounds like an awesome cake!!
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"You’ll spend less than a half hour whipping up this cure-all cake that starts with a mix. Sour cream and chocolate pudding make it rich and moist, and chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate make it decadent comfort food at its finest." Comment from Taste of Home
This cake would be outrageous warm out of the oven with chocolate ice cream on top. Looks like the ultimate chocolate cake in my opinion!
"Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavorful. I rely on this recipe year-round." Comment from Taste of Home
Delicious looking cake. Buttermilk sounds interesting in this cake.
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"This lemon ricotta cake recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest, the moist four-layer cake is the perfect dessert when you want to impress." comment from Taste of Home
That is one of the most beautiful cakes I have ever seen. And it looks delicious. Can't go wrong with lemon and ricotta, two of my favorite items.
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This bright and moist lemon cake is topped with a mascarpone frosting. Garnish it with lemon zest for an extra pop of color. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Love lemon cake and never had it with mascarpone frosting which sounds awesome. Wish I had some now!
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"Mississippi pot roast is the perfect dish to make in the slow cooker with a chuck roast, gravy, and pepperoncini peppers. The tender, tangy shredded beef is delicious with mashed potatoes or piled into hoagie rolls." Comment from All Recipes
I've never had this type of pot roast with the ranch dressing and that type of pepper. Would love to try it!
"This slow cooker chicken and gravy could not be easier. You'll want to serve this over hot rice or mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food dish." Comment from All Recipes
Chicken and gravy over white rice is one of my favorite meals. Great idea to prepare it in the slow cooker. Love the ultimate convenience . . . if only the slow cooker did not need to be washed. Where is the magic wand?
What to do with all the turkey leftovers? It can be overwhelming, but you can divide them into portions to use in different recipes. The following is a list of recipes or collections of turkey recipes. Don't forget that chicken can be substituted with turkey on chicken recipes.
"You’ll need instant yeast, all-purpose flour, sugar, spices, and oil, as well as a large mixing bowl. No need for a stand mixer!" Comment from The Recipe Rebel
It is easier than you think. I have been making bread from scratch since I was a teenager learning from my nana. Just be organized and set aside some time to get it down. Treat it like fun because it can be. The results are delicious.
My favorite is my nana's garlic bread that was made like a thick pizza dough drizzled with olive oil and sliced garlic spread throughout the dough topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. That is it except to bake it.
Click here to go to the Recipe Rebel recipe page which includes different pizza variations.
"If you love pulled pork, then you have to try this Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork. Root beer and your favorite BBQ sauce combine to create super tender pulled pork with a sauce that’s unlike anything you’ve ever had before." Comment from Maria's Mixing Bowl
Sounds like this may be the perfect BBQ sauce since root beer is one of my favorite flavors. Can't wait to try this recipe! Maria always has the best ideas.
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The sweet flavor of root beer is uniquely delicious. The aroma of root beer takes me back to my childhood days when I could not get enough, especially if it included vanilla ice cream. It is amazing what memories the awesome aromas of food and drinks bring out in us.
The recipe comes from the kitchen of the Food Network. If you haven't checked out the website and you are a serious foodie, you must check it out!
"There ain't no shame in the semi-homemade game: I love a cake mix cookie. They're actually one of my favorites - always soft, so much flavor, and SOOOOO easy. PLUS you can make them so many different ways." Comment from Crazy For Crust
Love the versatility and so easy. Perfect for beginning bakers.
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"Learn how to make egg tagliatelle at home with this simple, authentic Italian recipe. This fresh tagliatelle pasta turns out silky, tender, and perfect for all your favorite tagliatelle recipes." Comment from Savoring Pasta
Nothing like homemade pasta!
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"When I want to turn a Southern staple into a little bite of pure joy, I make my Cheesy Country Ham Grit Balls. They’re crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and full of that salty ham flavor we all love." Comment from Kardea Brown of The Food Network
What a great way to use leftover grits and ham. Why didn't I think of that?
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Just a note to let everyone know that my husband, The Captain, passed away in 2023. It was a heartbreaking experience to put my sweet fur baby Kiki to sleep in 2024.
I am finally back to posting again. It had been a long time since I was able to update my blogs and have removed my website. I am still trying to get my life in order which has been one of the most difficult things I have ever dealt with in my life. I was already dealing with issues surrounding the death of my first husband. Here I go again . . . I am beyond heartbroken.
I'm a recipe collector and have a filing cabinet full of recipes from scouring magazines, newspapers, trading with friends and my cherished family recipes that were passed on to me by family . . . some I have no idea where they came from. I attempt to list sources when I have them . . . I'm not trying to claim any recipe as mine unless it is . . . I'm a serious foodie . . . not a professional chef!
I will also be posting those recipes that look promising to me since I'm always looking for new recipes to try out.
I'm a third generation sicilian italian-cuban-american who was fascinated with everything that happened in the kitchen as I grew up, next to my nana's side . . . watching every move that she made. She started giving me little jobs to do in the kitchen to keep from stepping on me . . . I learned how to cook at a young age, throwing things together, rarely using measuring utensils. Cooking is a passion which takes lots of tasting and nurturing what you are cooking until it is just right.
Here's the twist to my italian cooking . . . I married a southern gentleman whose mom prepared the best southern comfort food meals . . . and as a young adult, I was right there by her side, learning how to cook southern style. He and I combined the two cooking styles into our own style that never disappointed our guests.
Since my southern gentleman passed away, I got used to cooking for one . . . so there is yet another twist to my cooking . . . cooking a big meal and turning it into totally different meals.
I've since remarried and my new husband (yep, another southern gentleman) has a similar cooking style . . . and we are perfecting the art of making great meals using leftovers :)
Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is. ~ Irish proverb
A seafood diet...if you see food, eat it! ~ Miss Piggy :)