Friday, March 13, 2026

Almond Chicken Casserole


Photo source:  Taste of Home


ORIGINALLY POSTED FEBRUARY 2014

Corn flake and almond topping sounds yummy!  I also love the combination of all the ingredients.  Water chestnuts along with the topping provides lots of crunch.  Another one of those "comfort food" chicken meals!

This recipe originally comes from one of my favorite recipe sources, The Taste of Home.  I still refer to my treasured collection of annual cookbooks that I've had forever.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.




Thursday, March 12, 2026

Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups

 


Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"These Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups have a creamy coconut custard nestled inside crisp sugar cookie cups and are topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Delectable little mini coconut cream pies that are perfect for any occasion!"  Comment from Mom On Timeout

They look as good as I imagine them to be.  Looks like a winner!

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Orange Cake

 


Photo source:  The First Year Blog

"This homemade orange cake is light, moist, and packed with bright citrus flavor. Sweet-and-tangy cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch!"  Comment from The First Year Blog

Love citrus desserts and this Orange Cake sounds delicious!

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Stuffed Peppers - Philly Cheesesteak Style


Photo source:  Cheap Cooking



Stuffed peppers is one of my favorite meals.

I love the peppers sliced and cooked sideways . . . great idea!

This recipe comes from Cheap Cooking.

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    Roasted Broccoli Hummus



    Photo source:  NotWithoutSalt.com

    ORIGINALLY POSTED APRIL 2011


    A while back I promised to feature more hummus recipes, but I got back on my bad eating habits and ventured back to fried foods and sweets.  One of my favorite foods is broccoli and the addition of white beans to make up this hummus is delicious!



    The website that originally posted this recipe is no longer on the internet.

    Makes 2 cups

    1 15 oz can white beans
    ½ pound roasted broccoli (recipe follows)
    2 garlic cloves, roasted (these are roasted with the broccoli – sweet on the outside with a pleasant garlic heat internally)
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    1 tablespoon Tahini
    salt

    Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender. Add a little bit of water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to help blend and to achieve desired consistency. Taste and add salt. 
    Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

    Roasted Broccoli
    1 pound broccoli florets
    ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
    4 garlic cloves
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    Pre-heat oven to 400*

    Scatter broccoli across a parchment lined sheet tray. Do not overcrowd the tray as this will cause steaming rather than roasting. Add chili flakes, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Stir to coat.
    Roast 20 minutes or until cooked through with parts of the florets having a nice bit of char.
    Let cool slightly.


    Source:  Not Without Salt


    Ina's Chocolate Buttercream Frosting


    Photo source:  Food Network


    Originally posted March 2011


    Ina Garten of Food Network's Barefoot Contessa is one of my favorite chefs.  I was watching her show where she prepared a 30th wedding anniversary meal for Jeffrey.  She made the most awesome little chocolate wedding cake, it was so cute!  The buttercream frosting she made included many ingredients that I have not used in a chocolate frosting, so I wanted to make sure that I didn't lose the recipe.

    Click here to go to the Food Network recipe page.




    Wednesday, March 11, 2026

    Moo Shu Pork Stir-Fry

     


    Photo source:  Taste of Home

    This is a delicious moo shu pork recipe that I adapted to meet our family’s tastes. Cutting the ingredients into small pieces makes for a very quick stir-fry. Comment from Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin for Taste of Home

    Looks delicious!  I have never had moo shu stir fry, but I'd love to try it.

    Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.