Author Archives: Angie

Cheesy Garlic Knots

Cheese, garlic, bread…what’s not to love? It’s the end of April but in these parts, it was rainy, a touch of snow & cold kind of day just right for these & lasagna soup. Perfection. Ingredients: 1 cup warm water … Continue reading

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Pistachio Cake with Pistachio Cream Cheese Frosting

Birthday season is upon us! This cake is not for everyone in the family. Truth be told one or two people may have turned up their noses – and that’s fine – they’ll have their own sweet treats next month. … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

Aside from tasting delicious, whilst baking the aroma that fills your home is divine. I made & baked on a Saturday evening and since the loaf has to completely cool before slicing, it wasn’t until Sunday morning before having. I … Continue reading

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Biscuits & Gravy

Liking biscuits and gravy has been years (and I do mean YEARS) in the making. It’s not something I was exposed to until I was an adult and even then it never piqued my interest. My husband orders it regularly, … Continue reading

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Books I Read in 2025 (and my top 3)

Truth be told, I was getting a bit nervous as the year was progressing along without any books rising to the top, setting themselves apart from all the others. Perhaps it’s like anything else, the more you consume, the less … Continue reading

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Christmas (Party) Popcorn

I made this popcorn a couple of weeks before Christmas, but if a New Year’s Eve party is your kind of thing, it’d be a nice accompaniment. Ingredients: 5 cups popped popcorn, lightly salted 12 oz white chocolate chips 1/2 … Continue reading

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Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Yes, it’s Christmas Eve & it’s not too late to whip up a batch of Christmas cookies. These are possibly the lightest, softest cookies I’ve ever had & they’re delicious! Ingredients: For the cookie: 1 stick (1/2 cup) room temperature … Continue reading

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Red Hot Applesauce

This applesauce is reminiscent of my childhood. When I’d asked my mom how many red hots grandma used to make it, she couldn’t tell me so off to Google I went. Sometimes in my child brain, I’m surprised to find … Continue reading

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French Onion Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

Ingredients: 2 yellow onions, sliced thin 2 tbsps butter 1 lb ground beef 1 egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup bread crumbs 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley Worcestershire sauce S&P 1/2 cup white wine 1 … Continue reading

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Chicken Enchilada Soup

Fall is peaking around the corner and the weather is flirting with cooler temps amidst warmer days. Mmm, soup season is upon us! Ingredients: 1 yellow or white onion, diced 2 tbsps Olive oil 2-4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 lb … Continue reading

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