Chocolate Orange Swirl Muffins Breakfast treats are some of my favorite things to bake. Scones, muffins, quick breads…I love them all. Somehow getting up early is just a little bit easier when I know that I’ll have a treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee once I get to work. When I first came [...]
Archive for February, 2011
Chocolate Orange Swirl Muffins
Posted in Breakfast, Muffins, Scones, and other Pastries on February 27, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Posted in Cakes & Cupcakes, Desserts, tagged cupcakes, dark chocolate, frosting on February 22, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Frosting These cupcakes were my first attempt at piping frosting using a decorating tip and piping bag. While they aren’t perfect, I think I did pretty good on my first try! Now I’m thinking I need to bake some more cupcakes soon, so I can practice my piping skills [...]
Baked Potato Soup
Posted in Main Dish, Soups, Stews, and Chilis on February 20, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Baked Potato Soup I made this soup for dinner last night, and we absolutely loved it. Now there are some delicious leftovers in my fridge just waiting to be eaten tonight! This soup is similar to other potato leek soup recipes that I’ve tried, but this version has by far the best flavor. I think [...]
Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Posted in Chicken, Main Dish, Meat, tagged Asian on February 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps Lettuce wraps are a favorite appetizer of many people I know, when eating out at a popular chain Chinese restaurant. This recipe allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of lettuce wraps, but in the comfort of your own home. I can’t remember exactly how the lettuce wraps that I’ve eaten out [...]
Spaghetti with Chicken, Tomato Sauce, and Olives
Posted in Easy Weeknight Meals, Pasta, tagged Chicken, Pasta, quick & easy on February 7, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Spaghetti with Chicken, Tomato Sauce, and Olives This meal is healthy, flavorful, and satisfying, while also quick and easy to prepare. While it is a great recipe to have on hand for weeknight cooking, this pasta’s presentation is elegant enough to serve to company as well. Most of the ingredients for this recipe are pantry [...]
Bean-and-Beef Chili
Posted in Beef, Main Dish, Meat, Soups, Stews, and Chilis, tagged beef, chili, easy meal on February 2, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Bean-and-Beef Chili I have tried a few different chili recipes over the years and this one is by far my favorite. There’s a crock pot chili that I’ve yet to post, this chicken chili which is delicious, but this beef-and-bean version I think is the best of them all. The chili is cooked for two [...]
