Jalapeno Popper Dip
I was reading Closet Cooking today, a wonderful blog by the way and a must read, and he had a recipe for Jalapeno Popper Dip posted which set my mouth to full water. It is at this point where I must tell you that I love dips, warm dips especially, and I knew that I would be making that dip to go with dinner. I did make some changes to the dip, not that it really needed them, because we do our jalapeno poppers a little different...
Maple and Bacon Muffins
I am a bacon devotee. I’m not sure if you have noticed, but I love the stuff! That’s why when I was challenged to create a sweet and savoury bacon muffin I jumped at the challenge! But, this is a tale of sadness, regret, but eventual triumph! Two months ago, on a cold January evening, I was contemplating new ways to use bacon in my baking when my husband asked, “Can you make a bacon cupcake?” A cupcake? ...
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
While out at dinner a few nights ago I had some really lovely garlic shrimp over rice. It was really tasty, but I am not a fan of rice unless it is my mother-in-laws fried rice, and I wondered how it would taste with pasta instead. So, a few nights later the inspiration bug was biting and I went to the market and got some shrimp so I could test my idea. What I wanted was a dish that was buttery with a mellow garlic note. I needed...
Dark Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes
Today is my birthday!! I won’t tell you how old I am … that would just depress me. But, I will tell you what does not depress me … Cupcakes! Especially when they are in fun red liners from acupcakery.com!! Red is my absolute favorite color, and the liners stayed nice and bright after baking. I love that! So, to celebrate my birthday I made a batch of cupcakes to share with you. Of course, you are not here to...
Toasted Coconut Pound Cake with Lime Curd
It’s April Fool’s Day … but I am not fooling around when I tell you that this pound cake is about the best I have ever had. I had half a bag of coconut sitting in my pantry since I made my Carrot Coconut Cupcakes and I didn’t know what to do with it. For a while I considered making coconut candy, but I was not in the candy making mood. As much as I enjoy candy, I prefer eating it to making it. So, it was...
Chicken Tikka Masala
I have been craving Indian food lately and it has been an excellent opportunity to try out some new recipes and dig out some old favorites. It has been an adventure, trying different blends of spices, different cooking techniques, and working out what I like and what needs tweaking. Chicken tikka masala is one of my favorite dishes to order at Indian restaurants. When I try a new place I order the chicken tikka masala and use it...
