Category Archives: Sweets
Apple Pie Design
I tried for the first time to design the top crust in the classic way. It was not perfect but I loved the results for my first try. Here are some pictures :). Here is the link to the recipe … Continue reading
Zeppole (Egg Batter Puffs)
I was in the mood for something sweet tonight. I wanted something different than chocolate and candies. I remembered my mom’s quick solution for craving homemade sweets. I actually didn’t know that it was the same recipe for Zeppole before … Continue reading
Gingerbread House!!
Easy to make, very messy but so much fun. This is a recipe that the whole family can help with. It is right up there with decorating the Christmas tree. Merry Christmas! Ingredients: 6 Cups of All Purpose Flour 1 … Continue reading
My Mom’s Rice Pudding
My son is 17 months old now and in my mom’s opinion, I should introduce him to her rice pudding. I love this treat. Although, I am lactose intolerant, it was worth the pain after eating it. Ingredients: 2 Liters … Continue reading
Yummy Yams
So my sister said that she wants yams for Thanksgiving. To be honest with you, I had never tasted it before. I got her recipe and it became one of my favorite side dishes. Oh My God! I am in … Continue reading
Posted in Casserole, Sweets, Thanksgiving, Vegetables
Tagged Casserole, Marshmallow, Sweet Potato, Sweets, Thanksgiving, Yam
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Cheesecake
In honor of the 237th Marine Corps Birthday, my brother-in-law, who is a former Marine, wanted a cheesecake for the event. Here is the simple, homemade recipe. Semper Fi! Ingredients: 5 Packages of 8 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature 1 … Continue reading
Happy Fall!
I love Fall!. It is this time of the year when the holiday season begins and all the good food as well :). We are coming to Halloween and then Thanksgiving. What is a more delicious treat than Pumpkin Pie? … Continue reading
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Tagged American, Fall, Fun., Halloween, Life, Photography, Pie, Pumpkin, Sweets, Thanksgiving
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Banana Bread
I haven’t baked in while and for some reason that doesn’t make me feel good :). So today, I decided to bake something new. Banana bread is a good thing to have in the morning with my coffee on the … Continue reading
The Perfect Pie Crust
Ingredients: – 2 ½ Cups of all Purpose Flour – 1 tbsp of sugar – 1 tsp of salt – 2 sticks of unsalted frozen butter (8oz) – 5 to 6 tbs of cold water (ice water) How to make: … Continue reading
Home-made Doughnuts
Everyone who knows me well knows that my weak point is dougnuts. I knew I should go ahead and bake my own doughnuts at home so I can have those drops from heaven anytime I crave them. I try not to eat too … Continue reading
Eat-O-Live 