Monthly Archives: May, 2010
No SMS This Week
I love coconut, so I’m pretty bummed that I won’t have a chance to make the Coconut Custard Pie chosen by Ruby of I Dream of Baking. Check out her blog for the recipe. Between my kitchen being torn up and no one else even remotely liking coconut, this isn’t a good weekend for baking in The …
Adventures in Cake Decorating: Wilton Course 1, Class 4
I am so happy with how my final cake turned out! I finally iced the cake without having crumbs all through it (thanks to those who recommended a crumb coat…worked fabulously!!). I used a boxed cake mix again due to time constraints and the fact that my kitchen is a mess (I cannot wait until …
We’re Under Construction!!
I promise this is a semi-food related post! We’re in the process of doing some pretty great renovations to our downstairs right now, which will likely limit my cooking and baking abilities for the next week or so. The project started with new floors in our entryway, hallway, and kitchen. Then we decided that, while …
SMS: Butterscotch Pralines
This week’s Sweet Melissa Sundays recipe was for Butterscotch Pralines and was hosted by Tess at the Cookin’ Chemist. Check out her blog to get this recipe and see a great tutorial on how to make these! I must confess I was a bit intimidated by this week’s recipe. I’ve never eaten a praline and …
Adventures in Cake Decorating: Wilton Course 1, Lesson 3
Well, today’s cake sure looks better than last week’s cake! Today we spent some more time on the Wilton rose (which I am having such a hard time with!), and also learning how to make shell borders and drop flowers. I used a boxed cake mix, which was a bit too moist so there were …
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is probably one of my favorite dishes. It is light, flavorful, and relatively healthy. The best part though is that I can have it on the table in less than 20 minutes…perfect for a weeknight. Serve with some angel hair pasta and a nice salad, and you’ve got a great dinner! This recipe …
Lasagna
I am almost 30 years old, and I have never, ever made a lasagna. Ever. To be honest, it’s not one of my favorite foods (I’m not a fan of ricotta), and it seems like a lot of work for something I don’t love. However, the husband (being from an Italian family) LOVES lasagna, so …
SMS: Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Rum-Raisin Sauce
This week’s Sweet Melissa Sundays recipe was for Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Rum-Raisin Sauce and was chosen by Carmen of Baking is my Zen. Check out her blog for a fantastic tutorial on how to make this great dessert! She had a great idea of test running this recipe as a possible dessert for Thanksgiving. …
Adventures in Cake Decorating: Wilton Course 1, Lesson 2
A friend and I decided to take the Wilton cake decorating classes at Michaels. I’ve always wanted to do it, and now that I have a child, I really want to learn how to make nice cakes for birthdays and other events. We had so much fun in class last Saturday! We spend most of …
Chicken Fingers with Honey-Horseradish Dip
This is another recipe from my Southern Living Cookbook, and wow, it did not disappoint! This is without a doubt the best baked chicken finger I’ve ever had…so crispy with great flavor! The honey-horseradish dip was amazing, but if you don’t like horseradish, you won’t like it (the husband and toddler do not like horseradish and …
