Scratch Made & Home Preserved
This is hands down, one of my favorites! I love the Brazilian steakhouse in Scottsdale, Fogo De Chao. I found so many recipes (and made so many!) and each had different oils and cheeses but none tasted like Fogo De Chao. One of the times I was there I asked […]
An Archway copycat of sorts! I loved the Archway chocolate chip icebox cookies growing up and since they have been discontinued, I have been working on a copycat recipe. After lots of batches and a huge mess, here they are! They are super yummy and perfectly dunkable! Yields about 30 […]
This enchilada sauce is perfect and as close to Ajo Al’s as I can get it! You can adjust the heat by picking hot or mild peppers or a mix of both. I like it spicy, but not too spicy!
Many a summer day, I spent eating this zucchini bread with a big smear of butter, at Nonny’s farmhouse table. Now a permanent summer staple on my table!
This bread is light and soft and if you are a beginner at bread baking, this bread is for you! It’s perfect! You can use this base dough recipe and add a multitude of yummy concoctions, such as pesto and parm, sun dried tomato and white cheddar, raisins and cinnamon, […]
This is a recipe I have adapted from Ball Blue Book, circa 1966. I have updated the recipe and canned this according to the current USDA guidelines. I LOVE this! Great for away from home lunches. You can take it to work, drain it and add mayo or leave it […]
Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or dinner, this is a quick, easy and delicious way to celebrate! 3 – 4 lbs Pork butt, cut into 2 inch chunks 1 Cup water 1 Orange, cut in half and juiced 6 Ounces evaporated milk 1 bay leaf 1/4 […]
A summertime favorite indeed! This is one of my very favorite poolside dinners. I serve it with grilled shrimp and lots of delicious toppings. 1 Zucchini, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 1 Cucumber, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 1/2 […]
This cake is made using discard! It is moist, dense, deep, dark chocolate and delicious, topped off with a tangy buttermilk glaze. Makes 1 loaf 9×5 1 Cup all purpose flour 3/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 Tsp salt 1/2 Tsp baking powder 1/2 Tsp baking soda 1 Large egg 1 […]
This is the dinner to make when you haven’t planned anything for dinner and you you need to get dinner on the table and hour ago! Its super quick and super delicious with short cuts! Serves 4 2 Cups uncooked rice 4 Cups water or chicken broth 1 1/2 Tbsp […]