What really gives this soup a rich and earthy flavor are the dried porcini mushrooms, combined with fresh cremini and shitaki mushrooms (I didn't use Portobello's). The barley gives some great texture and more "heft" to the soup, which is very filling and satisfying. I shaved off 30 minutes of cooking time, by using my pressure cooker for the barley (only 20 minutes in the P/C). Like so many
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs and Deviled Eggs Recipe
I have finally mastered the technique of perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs, thanks to my pressure cooker--and how to make creamy delicious stuffed eggs. I've also included how to convert to perfect hard boiled eggs on a stove. They are perfect every time! Deviled eggs are an appetizer that is sure to please your guests, and I've got some great tips to share. Every Christmas
Easy Homemade Creamy Dark Chocolate or Salted Vanilla Bean Caramels
These Homemade Creamy Dark Chocolate or Salted Vanilla Bean Caramels are so easy to make! When I was a kid, my mom used to buy a bag of Kraft caramels that had both caramel and chocolate caramel flavors. I couldn't pick a favorite, and now I can clone these at home! These are perfect as holiday gifts. I promise, you will love these! I am really excited to share two recipe variations from the
Almost No Bake Peppermint Cream Pie
This No Bake Peppermint Cream Pie is a light dessert that's perfect after a heavy Christmas dinner. What I most look forward to, during the Christmas Holidays, is peppermint. Peppermint and Chocolate are a perfect pairing, and this pie has both of those components. The pie has just the right amount of sweet. It makes a very pretty presentation, too. Well, my wonderful regular readers and
The Best Easy Homemade Licorice Caramels
If you don't like black licorice, these homemade licorice caramels will change your mind! I promise you, that they are chewy and yet become soft, as you begin to enjoy them. They have just the slightest hint of licorice, with notes of vanilla and butter. These are going to be a portion of my Christmas gift giving, but I know I'll be making these throughout the year. It is no secret, to anyone
Holiday White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies
These White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread is the perfect classic Christmas cookie for you! There are maraschino cherries and almond flavor. The cookie dough is a shortbread (no eggs). Once the cookies are baked, they are dipped in white chocolate. Warning: these are highly addictive! I originally published this recipe in 2008, when I first started this food blog. The photos were awful,
How to Make Orange Sweet Rolls with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Orange sweet rolls are a bright and delicious citrust change from traditional Cinnamon rolls. The dough is tender and pillow soft, and the orange flavor comes through. The cream cheese frosting is definitely the big "ta da" to these addictive rolls. I've been obsessing about making Orange Sweet Rolls. I can't find them at bakeries, and I think they are such a delicious twist from traditional
How to Make Easy Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied sweet potatoes are my personal favorite side dish during the holidays. This is an excellent recipe for sweet potatoes candied with confectioners’ sugar and butter. As the whole thing bakes, the sugar melts and caramelizes, becoming a brittle and crunchy shell covering the soft orange potatoes within. This dish is best served warm rather than piping hot, which makes it convenient for
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy (that almost makes itself!)
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is the perfect solution for an easy holiday feast for two. If we're a guest or plan to eat at a restaurant, it's the leftovers that we miss. The solution is to cook a turkey breast in your slow cooker. This recipe is perfect! The meat turned out super moist, and the gravy was so delicious. My family could happily eat turkey year-round. Give me two pieces of whole
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