Bloomin' Onion Dip

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This viral bloomin' onion dip, served warm, has all the flavors of your favorite deep fried onion, but is quite a bit easier to prepare. Great for a tailgate or a football watch party."  Comment from All Recipes

When I saw this recipe, I immediately thought of a huge bowl of potato chips next to this dip.  All I can say is WOW.  I love bloomin' onions.

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New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp UPDATE

Photo source: Taste of Home

 
The name of the recipe and the photo is all I need to know that I'm going to make this soon with my variation.  I've already been thinking about this :)  The recipe calls for shell-on shrimp, but I would use peeled/deveined shrimp with maybe a little more sauce and serve over white rice.  I can taste it now.  

This recipe comes from Taste of Home and the creator has this description of the shrimp:  "This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy, with the right touches of spice and heat."

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Another recipe . . .

Spicy New Orleans Shrimp

"This Spicy New Orleans Shrimp is buttery, spicy, smoky, and unapologetically saucy, the kind of dish that leaves an empty skillet and zero regrets. If you like bold flavors and minimal effort, you’re going to love this one."  Comment from Jo Cooks

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Cherry Dump Cake UPDATED

 

Photo source:  Food.com

This post was originally posted

 to this blog on July 30, 2016

It doesn't get easier than dumping three ingredients in a pan and baking it.

Can't wait to serve it warm with some ice cream!

Gotta love dump cakes!

UPDATE

After making this dump cake, I need to make a few notes to add to the recipe.

First of all, after dumping all ingredients into the pan, stir until the cake mix is moistened.  We found that just dumping them into the pan left some spots "floury" after baking and left too many crunchy pieces throughout the cake.

Otherwise, the taste was excellent, but was very sweet and almost needs whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to offset the sweetness.

We really liked it and will be making it again!

Click here to go to the Food.com recipe page.

Another recipe . . .

"While many dump cakes use cake mix, frozen or canned fruit, and pats of butter or a melted butter drizzle on top, this version switches things up a bit. It’s dump cake-inspired, but produces a treat that stands on its own."  Comment from Simply Recipes

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Recipes for Homemade Bread and More About Bread

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Bring the aroma of homemade bread to your kitchen by baking fresh loaves of these favorite recipes, including French bread, banana bread, cinnamon bread, garlic bread and more."  Comment from Taste of Home

There is no comparison to homemade bread and store bought bread.  It isn't that difficult!  The following articles will inform you about everything you need to know about baking your own delicious bread.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page for 93 recipes for homemade bread.

More articles . . .

How to Store Bread So It Stays Fresh

Click here to go to the article from Taste of Home.

The Ultimate Bread Baking Guide

Click here to go to the article from Taste of Home. 

Exactly When To Use Tin Foil, Wax Paper, And Parchment Paper

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

"No kitchen is complete without an arsenal of papers such as parchment paper, wax paper and aluminum foil, which each come in handy for a variety of applications in cooking and baking. If you've ever tried to swap one for the other and ended up with inedible results for baking chocolate chip cookies?  It's time to get schooled on exactly when to use each type of paper."  Comment from Southern Living

These papers can make your job in the kitchen so much easier.  Read the article to find out how.

Click here to go to the Southern Living article.

Another article . . .

Things You Should Never Do With Aluminum Foil

"Aluminum foil is a kitchen staple for a reason—it's durable, affordable, and versatile, used for tasks ranging from baking and grilling to food storage, and more. Its heat resistance, flexibility, and ability to form an easy seal make it a go-to for cooks of all skill levels. Whether you're wrapping leftovers or creating a foil packet for steaming, aluminum foil is a trusted companion in countless kitchens. But are there wrong ways to use it?"  Comment from Southern Living

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Oven Baked Potatoes

 

Photo source:  Family Favorite Recipes

These perfect Oven Baked Potatoes are just a few simple steps away, and they don’t require foil. This easy method delivers potatoes with irresistibly crispy, salty skins and light, fluffy insides every single time. Once you try this back-to-basics approach, you’ll never deal with gummy baked potatoes again!  Comment from Favorite Family Recipes

One of my favorite food items!  Check out the article for all kinds of information on baked potatoes.

Click here to go to the Favorite Family Recipes recipe page.

Should Baked Potatoes Be Wrapped In Foil?

Click here to go to the Southern Living article.

Healthy Homemade Breakfast Bars

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

"Homemade breakfast bars are one of the most satisfying make-ahead breakfast options. They can be chewy, crunchy or soft-baked. Plus, they’re made to be portable. No microwave needed, just grab and go."  Comment from The Food Network

Love that you can put whatever ingredients you like and know what is in the breakfast bars.  The perfect breakfast option.

Click here to go to the Food Network recipe page.