How to Make Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Flaky Buttermilk BiscuitsFlaky Buttermilk Biscuits are so nice in the morning with honey and a cup of coffee. They are very easy to prepare with the help of a good food processor. Tired to flat, hard, hockey puck biscuits? Read on.

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Chocolate Praline Scones

Chocolate Praline Scones
Sometimes, you wake up in the morning, and you want something really tasty. These Chocolate Praline Scones look like they took a while to make, but they come together in a jiffy. You can have them for breakfast, and if you don’t eat them all, have them for dessert with a little ice cream.

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The Month of Mexican – Machaca Potatoes

Machaca Potatoes

Many, many moons ago, my friend, Chef John Farion introduced me to Machaca and Eggs. I fell in love – with the dish – not him!  If you have never heard of Machaca, it is traditionally dried meat, either beef or pork, that has been rehydrated and used in local dishes in Northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It’s kind of like a very well seasoned stew, often served with eggs.  Next time you see a Mexican food truck, ask if they have Machaca and try it.  You’ll be hooked, too. 

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Spiced Pancake Mix and Other Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

Christmas gifts from the kitchen are wonderful to give to your friends, neighbors, family, and co-workers.  Yes, it takes a little of your time, but the recipients will love it because it shows that you spent time and effort making the gift.  It’s also great to have on hand if unexpected guests arrive, they can always go home with one of your homemade gifts.

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Quick Warm Scones for a Breakfast Treat

Quick Warm Scones for a Breakfast Treat
Cranberry Orange Scones, Cheese Scones, Raisin Scones

Quick Warm Scones

I graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in Hollywood, California. So did Meghan Markle, now Duchess of Sussex. You know, when one of the girls gets married to Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and the wedding is shown on live television, you have to get up at 4 o’clock in the morning to watch. That was the first time I made scones because I wanted something to celebrate and have with my winter forest tea.  I have always been biscuit challenged, they come out flat as a pancake.  It seems, however, that scones, which are in the biscuit family are not beyond me, and actually come out pretty good.

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Apple Yogurt Raisin Bread – Beautiful and Easy to Make

Apple Yogurt Raisin Bread
Apple Yogurt Raisin Bread

 

I don’t usually do things that are complicated, and when I started making this bread, I thought it would be complicated, but in truth, it wasn’t. If this is your first time making bread, you might be intimidated by this, but trust me, it’s going to be okay.

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Walnut Coffee Cake

Walnut Coffee Cake
Walnut Coffee Cake

Walnut Coffee Cake is a delightful way to start your morning, accompanying your cup of coffee. There is no need to go to Starbucks. Enjoy having this at home.

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Bacon Crusted Mini Quiches for Mother’s Day

Bacon Crusted Mini Quiches

Bacon Crusted Mini Quiches are so simple to make, look fantastic, and taste great. Make them plain with only eggs, or make them fancy with what you like in your scrambled eggs. These are not quiches in the true sense of the word because they don’t have a real crust.

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