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Lemon Magic Cake – one simple batter that turns into a 3 layer cake. Simply magical. The popular magic cake now in lemon flavor. Lemon Magic Cake! Another great flavor to add to my collection of magic cake recipes. I’m still trying to decide which one is my favorite. Right now I think there is a tie between this lemon version and the chocolate version. I might choose this one because I really love lemon flavored cakes. Don’t get me wrong, I also love my chocolate, but there’s just something refreshing about this lemon magic cake. Maybe because it’s summer.  I’m glad I tried this because this cake is very special, it’s so light and delicate, truly delicious and one of my favorite cakes of all time. Maybe not a cake in the traditional meaning of the word cake but truly a fabulous dessert. Ingredients 4 eggs at room temperature, separate yolks from whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter unsalted, melted 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cup milk lukewarm 1/4 cup lemon...

Al Forno = Food that’s baked in the oven. (Seriously. That’s all it means.) The funny thing is that this particular tortellini recipe has evolved over time to where it’s often times not even baked in the oven anymore. (Kinda funny huh?) I’ve actually tried baking this in the oven at the end and all that it does is cook the pasta too far past the Al Dente point. And it just adds an extra step, really. Not necessary folks, not necessary. Oh, and I can’t forget to at least mention this Olive Garden Stuffed Chicken Marsala recipe. I don’t even need to add the word “copycat” to that one because I got it right from the Olive Garden website, and you’ll know it when you taste it. It’s totally, 100%, no questions asked, their exact recipe. This Tortellini Al Forno is loaded with stuffed tortellini tossed in a rich and creamy garlic cheese sauce and topped with crumbled bacon. Ingredients US CUSTOMARY - METRIC 20 oz. refrigerated Tortellini, (I like “Giovanni Rana” brand, and I prefer cheese stu...

Oh, hey there gorgeous tortellini! I am a tortellini loving kind of gal. If it were up to me, I would indulge in it every single day, if I could. No one’s stopping me. So I may just take myself up on the offer. Sounds delicious and comforting. Wouldn’t you say so? If you have never added three-cheese tortellini to your soup, or even Ragu, you are truly missing out. I’m not kidding at all. The tortellini soaks up the flavor, and each bite of tortellini contains so much flavor, you would be surprised. The following day, they will soak up so much of the liquid, it almost looks like a decadent scoop of sauce scattered on top. The addition of Ragu adds the perfect touch for a quick and easy meal. As you know, I love quick and easy one-pot meals! Who doesn’t? Growing up, my dad would always pick up clever things while watching a walk to the local grocery store for dinner, and I always loved those trips. They always contained saucy, carb, cheesy meal! While I was making this soup, my mind sta...

After one sip of this refreshing and truly delicious drink, your taste buds will be begging for more. Never in my life have I ever had an “adult” beverage that I truly enjoyed as much as this one! Maybe it’s the combination of the pineapple chunks, cherries, and rum (yum!) or quite possibly it’s the perfect blend of the trio of delicious juices in this fruity and refreshing rum punch. And while there is a bit of alcohol involved, don’t overlook the healthy fruit that’s packed into this drink! Pineapple juice, orange juice, and peach mango juice are truly the star of the show and take this Easy Pineapple Rum Punch from good to great. If your summer calendar is full of BBQ’s and festive dinners with your friends and family, this needs to be what you bring to share at each and every event. It’s the perfect way to introduce those in your life to one of the best drinks that they’ll ever have. Plus, it’s always nice to have your own drink of choice available for you to drink whenever you wan...

Fresh green beans, ginger, and garlic are quickly sauteed with tender strips of beef before being tossed in a light savory sauce to create this Thai Steak and Green Bean Stir Fry. I’m all for quick and easy dinners most nights and this one absolutely qualifies. Unlike most stir-fries, this wholly savory stir-fry has no sweet and sour or sweet and spicy component. It is simply savory and delicious without any added sugars. Sean really loves this dish. (The rest of us do as well, but this is one of his personal favorites.) A splash of fish sauce adds a unique savory flavor to this dish. Fish sauce is frequently used in both Thai and Vietnamese foods. If you are unsure of the fish sauce or unable to find it, soy sauce can be substituted. I make this recipe both ways, as my kids prefer the soy sauce version. f you’re craving more delicious stir-fry dinners to get dinner on the table fast, check out the Sriracha Honey Cashew Chicken, Spicy Pork with Asian Greens, or Korean Jap Chae. (This i...

Good Day Fellow Food Lovers, Thanks for visiting my blog again.I just want to share this easy to prepare Filipino Style Chicken Pochero Recipe, one of the country’s popular recipe aside from Adobo and other well-known recipes from Philippines (Name it All). This Chicken Pochero is commonly served on special occasions like Christmas, New Years Eve and other Family Gatherings / Reunions. Philippine cuisine has a lot of broth-based and tomato-based soups such as Tinola, Nilaga (Nilagang Baka Recipe) and Adobo (sometimes) which is sort of unusual for a very hot country as you would expect that Filipinos would want something dry with a refreshing drink on the side. But no, we have variants of the same recipe and another one of these recipes is our version of the Spanish “puchero.” Ingredients 1 kilo dressed chicken 1 pack tomato sauce 1/2 cabbage Pechay 100 grams baguio beans or sitaw 5 pcs bananas (saba variety) 2 pcs medium potatoes (medium sliced) 1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 head Crushed ...

While my cute hubby and I celebrated his 38th birthday out of the house and without children last night (WHAAAT?!), we brainstormed ways to simplify this season. Because I just about lost it yesterday. Learning that my medically-needy son's insurance had become inactive was the straw that broke my back. I cried for a long time out of frustration, while sitting on hold and waiting to speak to a human in the offices of three different Minnesota counties. Today is a new day and although my to-do list hasn't shrunk, I am grateful that this Goulash is currently waiting for my comfort-food-loving fingers to grab it out of the fridge and eat it for lunch. I can't wait! Ok, I have to gush about this Goulash for a minute. Goulash-gushing, if you will. It. Is. DELICIOUS. Find one person on the planet who doesn't love it and I'll personally buy and send you a gift. It is the most comforting of all comfort foods and it is also EASY to make. It is the perfect busy week-night fam...

So right now I’m in the middle of moving, but since Valentine’s Day is upon us I wanted to share with you this delicious and easy recipe for Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes. If you’ve ever had Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars, then you know exactly how the cookie crumb coating on top of these cupcakes tastes (tongue twister lol). So right now I’m in the middle of moving, but since Valentine’s Day is upon us I wanted to share with you this delicious and easy recipe for Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes. If you’ve ever had Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars, then you know exactly how the cookie crumb coating on top of these cupcakes tastes (tongue twister lol). Ingredients  1 box of white cake mix (no pudding in mix)  2 boxes (3 oz each) of strawberry gelatin  1 cup of vegetable oil ½ cup of milk  4 eggs ¾ cup of mashed strawberries  8 oz of cream cheese, softened  ½ cup of unsalted butter, softened  2 tablespoons of milk  1 lb of powdered sugar Red food co...

Keto chocolate sour cream cupcakes, the perfect combination of rich dark chocolate and sour cream. This recipe produces the moistest keto chocolate cupcake you will ever have. You all know that I love chocolate right? I mean after all I have an entire category dedicated to all things chocolate. Well, I am going to assume that you will have no problem with me adding yet another low carb keto chocolate recipe to this growing collection. Can a person have too many low carb keto chocolate recipes? Yup, I thought you would agree with me that, that could never be a problem. A rich keto chocolate sour cream cupcake recipe. Ingredients 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 2 cups of sugar substitute (I use Swerve) 1 cup of finely milled almond flour ( sift the almond flour for best results) ½ cup of coconut flour 3 teaspoons of baking powder ½ teaspoon of sea-salt 1 cup of strong coffee ½ cup sour cream ½ cup of melted butter cooled 2 eggs Instructions Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two muffin ti...

Swiss Steak  is a perfect family dinner; it’s easy to make and can be cooked either in the oven or in the slow cooker. This dish has delicious tender beef in a rich tomato gravy and is perfect served over rice, noodles or mashed potatoes! Swiss Steak  is a perfect family dinner; it’s easy to make and can be cooked either in the oven or in the slow cooker. This dish has delicious tender beef in a rich tomato gravy and is perfect served over rice, noodles or mashed potatoes! INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lbs round steak 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil (or as needed) 2 onions , chopped 2 carrots , chopped 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with juice 1 can (10 oz) beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, see note below) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a meat mallet, pound meat to 1/2″ thickness. Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper & salt to taste. Dredge me...

My daughter is obsessed with tuna. I will buy 10-20 cans when it goes on sale, put some at the tip top of the pantry, and somehow they always disappear by time I go to make this delicious Tuna Melt. THIS TIME, I hid some in an undisclosed location (a locked safe. HA!) and was able to make this perfect Tuna Melt. It’s ooey-gooey and packed full of delicious flavor, and perfect for the nights when you just want to put something on the table super quick or for that lunch date with your friends. Ingredients Tuna, 2 cans, drained Onion, medium size, chopped Celery, ½ a stalk, chopped Garlic (1 clove), minced Parsley, 1 tablespoon, chopped Mayonnaise, 3-4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 3 tablespoons, divided Mozzarella, ⅓ cup, shredded Bread, sliced Butter, softened Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions Drain water from tuna and put the tuna into a medium bowl. Chop onion, celery, and parsley. Mince garlic and add ingredients to tuna. Add mayonnaise, olive oil, and mozzarella cheese. Co...

What better way to wake up than with a big stack of these Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle? Whether for a holiday or a special treat, these red velvet pancakes are light and fluffy and quick to whip up. For those of you that have been with me for awhile, you know that I’ve got a little red velvet obsession. In fact, I even wrote a whole book about it. And in years past, I’ve done full weeks dedicated to it. Unfortunately, with the stage of life I’m in right now, things are a bit more unpredictable, and planning hasn’t been my strong suite lately. But I couldn’t let the Valentine’s Day holiday come and go without posting at least one red velvet recipe this year. (And maybe if we’re lucky, I’ll even get another one up!) INGREDIENTS Pancakes: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk (I use 2%) 2 large eggs, separated 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons red liquid fo...