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I’m on a mission to convert as many fruitcake haters as possible with this Festive 5 Star Amaretto Fruitcake recipe. Packed with cherries, dates, candied pineapple and pecans, this delightful, holiday dessert is finished in a blend of Amaretto and golden rum. Fruitcake. Where do I even begin. This dense […]
This Easy 30 Minute Sparkling Wassail is a bubbly and refreshing variation on a traditional holiday beverage and can be easily served as a mocktail or blended with rum. Fresh orange slices, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and ginger are steeped in cranberry juice and finished with sparkling apple cider. […]
The warmth of the holiday season meets the comforting aroma of this freshly baked Festive 5 Star Homemade Gingerbread Cake. This spiced delight is the epitome of winter coziness, perfect for filling your home with the scent of cinnamon, ginger, and molasses. This is one of those recipes you can […]
In this blog post, we’ll talk about How to Make Homemade Pure Vanilla Extract in 5 Easy Minutes, the origins of vanilla and the qualities of the three primary types. I’ll also share with you my source for Mexican vanilla beans. If you’re an avid baker or simply someone who […]
This Easy 5 Star Homemade Quiche in 90 Minutes has been a family favorite for years – cold fall days, holidays or lazy summer brunch days. Although this recipe calls for ham, leeks and Gouda cheese suspended in a delicious egg custard, there are so many other delicious options. In […]
This recipe for Irresistible Rangoon Dip in 30 Minutes is a fun twist on everyone’s favorite appetizer – crab rangoons. With football season in full swing, this recipe is an easy way to up your appetizer game for your next homegate or tailgate party. This tasty appetizer is packed with […]
These Easy Dan Dan Noodle Lettuce Wraps in 30 Minutes are perfect for a quick midweek meal or for snacking on during the big game. Ground chicken and Asian noodles are tossed in a sweet and spicy ginger, garlic sauce and wrapped in cool, fresh lettuce leaves. Topped with shredded […]
This recipe for Irresistible Appalachian Buttermilk Velvet Cake 2 Ways is an homage to my husband’s great grandmother’s red velvet cake recipe with a lesser-known but delicious Ermine frosting. Red Velvet, with its mesmerizing crimson hue and delicate texture, has become a symbol of indulgence and celebration. When it comes […]
You get the best of both worlds with these Easy Sweet and Savory Corn Masa Waffles 2 Ways. The base recipe for these waffles contains corn masa flour, buttermilk, lime juice and a touch of sugar to add layers of sweet and citrus notes to this sophisticated and satisfying breakfast. […]
From time to time readers will reach out to me with questions or comments about recipes, ingredients and equipment. Although I tend to sprinkle a paragraph or two on my favorite products throughout the blog, this 1-Stop Complete Guide to my Kitchen Favorites is an effort to compile a list […]
