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Curried Squash and Pear Soup Recipe. Broccoli and White Cheddar Mac & Cheese & The Craving Chronicles - StumbleUpon. Mac & cheese.

Broccoli and White Cheddar Mac & Cheese & The Craving Chronicles - StumbleUpon

Oh how I love mac & cheese. It’s one of my favorite foods on the planet (besides chocolate). Whenever it’s cold outside or I need some comfort or I’m hungry or it’s a day that ends in ‘y’, I turn to mac & cheese. I’ve had to impose mac & cheese limits on myself to keep from eating it every day of the week. I love it so much I would run away with mac & cheese and never look back. Can you believe that until maybe 3 or 4 years ago I’d never cooked anything other than the boxed kind?

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins Recipe — Simply Being Mommy - StumbleUpon. Creamy Avocado Shells + the Clockless Oven. Save Someday, if you’re lucky and I feel like sacrificing our dignity, I will show you a picture of our lovely oven.

Creamy Avocado Shells + the Clockless Oven

Chris originally thought we should name this blog “The Timeless Kitchen” because the oven has no clock. That’s right, read ‘em and weep, literally. At some point the LYK oven’s clock shorted and started beeping uncontrollably, as our smoke alarm also tends to do. Naturally, the previous tenants thought it best to simply rip out the clock. For our first few months living in the LYK we had to guess what the numbers on the temperature dial were since they had all conveniently worn off. Chocolate & carrots - StumbleUpon. Who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese?

chocolate & carrots - StumbleUpon

And, I know it’s totally Ameeeerican to make the classic: American cheese, mayonnaise and bread. But, why not change it a bit and use REALLY fresh and natural ingredients?!?!? Love it! There’s nothing more delicious than fresh and homemade ingredients. Chicken and Steak Fajitas Recipe : Giada De Laurentiis. Directions In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, agave nectar (or brown sugar, if using), garlic, oregano, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Chicken and Steak Fajitas Recipe : Giada De Laurentiis

Pour the mixture into a 1-gallon-size resealable bag. Add the chicken breasts, chicken thighs and steak and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning the meat occasionally. Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Remove the meat from the bag and season with salt. Grill the chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes on each side and the chicken thighs for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Meanwhile, put the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (in order to kill any bacteria). To warm the tortillas, set a burner to medium heat. The Pastry Affair - Home - Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart&Bread - StumbleUpon. I once made the driest pancake in the world.

The Pastry Affair - Home - Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart&Bread - StumbleUpon

I can see you sitting at home, staring at your computer screen, and scoffing at my bold statement. Driest pancake in the world? Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes - StumbleUpon. When Intelligentsia Coffee opened in Pasadena recently, I was intrigued the lasagna cupcakes they served.

Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes - StumbleUpon

The cupcakes are made by Heirloom LA, a catering business. About the size of a muffin, a single lasagna cupcake was a delicious meal. After seeing how much my daughter enjoyed them (she ate my entire cupcake and I had to order a second one), I decided I had to try making them at home. *Simply Scratch*: Parmesan Garlic Bread: - StumbleUpon. Last week was a busy week filled with a field trip to the zoo sandwiched by 3 twelve hour shifts.

*Simply Scratch*: Parmesan Garlic Bread: - StumbleUpon

By Friday I was extremely happy for the weekend to arrive. Although Pat worked late, we still barbecued dinner and relaxed with a few adult beverages after tucking in our girls. Tonight he made a special request… for garlic bread. This garlic bread beats the store bought kind by a mile. It super easy to whip up and only takes a few minutes under the broiler. Here are the ingredients you will need. Start by pressing the three cloves of garlic into a medium bowl. Baked Tomato, Garlic, and Basil Bruschetta Bites.

Finger foods are my favorite kind of food—to eat but not to make. That’s because they usually take a bit more work to put together than the full-size versions. Luckily, that’s not the case with these delicious bruschetta bites. They’re bursting with flavor and can be assembled in 15 minutes or less! So, preheat your oven, grab a loaf of your favorite baguette, and get out the cutting board. Bruschetta bites are the perfect edible addition to any gathering, and they’re great to serve at holiday parties.

Baked Bruschetta Bites 15 sugar plum tomatoes, diced 12 basil leaves, cut into ribbons 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp. onion powder 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 loaf French baguette, thinly sliced Preheat the oven to 350ºF.In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the bread and mix well. Healthy Homemade Pizza Recipes - Homemade Pizza Recipes - The Daily Green - StumbleUpon. Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese.

Closet Cooking - StumbleUpon.