Category Archives: Talking Food

DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 26 Ingredients- 1/2 pound butter, slightly softened 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup rolled … Continue reading

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Peanut Sauce

This peanut sauce is so delicious on Asian style salads, chicken or eaten out of the jar with a spoon. I don’t always have everything called for, but no matter what combination of ingredients I use it is always so … Continue reading

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Chocolate Marshmallow Texas Sheet Cake

A few months ago Sister Tucker made a version of this for our Pathway class. It was so good. I thanked her and said, “It tastes like home.” She told me that was the best compliment. Makes 24-30 pieces 1 … Continue reading

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Apple Streusel Muffins with Glaze

Sally’s Baking Addiction has some great recipes. I prepared many of the ingredients the night before I needed these. I made the crumb topping and stored it in a plastic container on the counter. I really like fresh muffins and didn’t … Continue reading

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Shrapnel Dip from Mel’s Kitchen

Mel’s Kitchen Cafe is a great recipe website. I haven’t made anything from her that I haven’t like, so far. This dip is always a favorite. I usually leave out the avocados because they get mushy so quickly. This recipe … Continue reading

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Comeback Sauce

Today I came across the blog, Syrup and Biscuits. The recipe for Comeback Sauce is really amazing. I mixed up a jar today and had it on my salad for lunch. It is popular in Mississippi and since I’ve only … Continue reading

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

If you don’t follow The Pioneer Woman’s blog, you should. Every recipe I have tried from her blog has been YUMMY! Last week I made her Quesadilla de Camarones and today I made Chicken Tortilla Soup. It was so good I … Continue reading

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Bon Ton Bread Pudding

The Bon Ton is a famous restaurant in New Orleans. Rick and I ate there once when I went with him on business. I have changed the sauce and recipe a bit to leave out the alcohol. Rum Sauce:1/2 cup … Continue reading

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Nigella’s Peanut Butter Squares

What is Izzie eating????? When I saw this photo on Shannon’s blog (Ally’s friend and now mine, too) I loved it and asked Luke and Ally what she was eating. I have never seen a messy face quite so lovely … Continue reading

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