Let's face it, Filet Mignon isn't a cheap cut of meat, but it's worth it. The last thing you want to do is overcook it, and turn it into shoe leather. That would be a very sad day, indeed. What I want to share with youis a fool-proof and very simple way to prepare Filet Mignon. This technique is adapted from Ina Garten, one of my favorite and most trusted cookbook authors. The official
How to Make Fresh Fruit Ambrosia Salad “From Scratch”
Fruit Ambrosia is a classic Southern dessert. Rather than using canned fruit and fake “whipped topping”, this updated recipe uses fresh fruit and real whipped cream with a blend of sour cream, orange zest and vanilla. The technique of macerating fresh citrus fruit, and allowing the fruit juices to drain, yields a fluffy fruit salad that is creamy, not over-the-top sweet. Just add toasted sweetened
Milky Way Brownie Cups (or, the best brownies ever!)
If you love brownies, then, look no further. The brownie recipe comes from King Arthur Flour. There is no need to buy boxed mix, because these are stirred together in a matter of minutes. The center is fudgy and moist, with crispy edges (just don't over bake them). I stepped up the brownies, by using the components in my favorite candy bar,Milky Ways,by baking them in a mini muffin pan, pressing a
The Best Frito Chili Pie
My homemade chili recipe feeds a crowd! One way of serving chili, is to make Frito Lay Chili Pie. Ladle it over a bed of Frito Lay Corn Chips. Toss with shredded cheese and broil until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Add a garnish if sour cream and fresh tomatoes, and you have a delicious meal. This, kind of, tastes like Tamale Pie! I finally shared my Signature Chili Con Carne recipe with
Chili Con Carne (Chili Beans), My Way
This chili has chunks of ground beef, tomato and a perfect balance of chili, cumin and mild green chilis. I've been making this chili recipe for decades, and it's a family favorite. My version is pretty mild, but you can always add chipotle chili or lots of hot sauce if you want five-alarm chili. I've been making this Chili Con Carne recipe for decades years. There are almost as many chili
How to make Quick Pickled Jalapenos Rings
Making your own pickled vegetables is so simple and it doesn't take any special ingredients. Once you try this recipe, you won't need to buy the jarred jalapenos from your grocery store. Every so often, I see recipes that lists pickled jalapeños, and I don't keep a jar of those on hand. I decided to do some research on how to make these myself. I was surprised at how easy it
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies with a Pineapple Coconut Cream Cheese Filling
Whoopie pies are a classic American dessert. Is it a pie? Is it a cookie? Is it a sandwich? I say, it's all of the above. This version is a take on carrot cake in a cookie form, filled with a pineapple-cream cheese filling. O.M.G. So good! I have lost count as to how many chocolate whoopie pie recipes (with a marshmallow creme filling) I've saved, and have yet to make. Recently, I saw a
Baked Rigatoni with Roasted Cauliflower In A Spicy Pink Sauce
This Baked Rigatoni with Roasted Cauliflower, in a Pink Spicy Sauce turned out more delicious than I anticipated. The easy to make creamy tomato sauce and Fontina cheese has heartiness with chunks of cauliflower. For a meatless meal, this one of very comforting! If you've been reading my blog for a while, I tend to post step-by-step photos on how to recreate the recipe. I didn't
The Best Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Filling and Coconut Cream Frosting
This Coconut Cake ended up with exacted what I was looking for! I wanted a white coconut cake, that would be moist and would have a perfect balance of coconut. I used coconut milk powder, coconut flavor and buttermilk. The middle of the cake was filled with lemon curd. The frosting is made with buttercream, coconut creme, and a balance of almond, vanilla and coconut extract. Coconut flakes were
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