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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

raspberry-topped lemon muffins

9:54 PM Posted by patty , , No comments
Our lemon tree is still producing lemon so my search for more lemon recipes continues. This unassuming muffin really packs a lot of flavor. Not too sweet and so delicious and dare I say... healthy tasting. Raspberry-topped Lemon Muffins (adapted from epicurious) ingredients 1 1/8 cups sugar, divided 4...

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Seafood Cucumber Cups

1:31 PM Posted by patty , , No comments
This blurry photo doesn't do the dish justice, but we totally forgot to snap a photo of it and this was the best I could find. We actually simplified this recipe even further by purchasing premade seafood dip. This is a great and fast little appetizer to whip up for a party. Seafood Cucumber Cups (adapted...

Mini Baked Spinach Dip

1:19 PM Posted by patty , No comments
The original recipe actually shows you how to make the spinach dip, but since I was making mini bites for a party for 20, I needed a faster method to make these yummy morsels. Even though I took a major shortcut, they turned out great! Everyone loved them!  I'm guessing  it's because the...

Monday, October 3, 2011

Ground Chicken Minced Meat

9:00 PM Posted by patty , No comments
So this is a total classic in my family, it's one of those dish that gets The Husband home faster than normal...  :D  It's amazing how such a simple dish can bring so much delight to our family.  Over rice, on noodle, it's just delicious any way you serve it. Ground Chicken...

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

11:03 PM Posted by patty No comments
These were a huge hit!  I wanted to serve pizza, but not in the usual by the slice form, these were perfect as a side dish and packed a lot of flavor. Pepperoni Pizza Puffs ingredients 3/4 c. flour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1 Tbs Italian seasoning pinch of salt  pinch of red pepper flakes 3/4...

Red Velvet Cookies

10:54 PM Posted by patty , , No comments
As you know, red velvets are all the rage, what bakery and home kitchen isn't making some version of a red velvet cupcake?  I was hosting a baby shower and as part of the favor and desserts, we decided to do an assortment of cookies.  I wanted to give the guests some of the usual, chocolate...