Safari of the Mind

[...] . The cake layer 2 oz. (1/3 cup) bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 tbsp (half a stick) butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking [...]

[...] for the ripple effect. Now cream the filling in the mixer – 1 (8oz) package cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg. Use spatula to smoothen the filling over the base. Thinly slice about 2 pears and add [...]

[...] flan.  http://thenovicegardener.wordpress.com/2014/05/16/fiesta-friday-16/ INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 3/4 cup water 1 (14oz) can Eagle Brand Sweetened condensed Milk (not evaporated milk) 1/ [...]

[...] milk ricotta, drained, at room temperature 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 large eggs, at room temperature [...]

[...] Hi FF friends, This is my first attempt at blogging on Fiesta Friday – thanks to Selma who very kindly invited me to partake.  I’ve just started blogging, so I [...]

[...] some fresh blueberries and raspberries, and I’ve got to bring something to Fiesta Friday in a hurry.  So out popped the frozen variety, and I must say they weren’t too [...]

[...] , tasty morsels for snacks, and yummy cold cuts for lunch.   Here is my contribution for Fiesta Friday #21. Shepherd’s Pie with spiced parsnip mash – serves 4 Ingredients for the topping 2 lbs [...]

[...] and sour flavors turning cartwheels in your mouth :).  Enjoy! It’s always a happening place at Fiesta Friday hosted by Angie. Thanks to Prudy and Jess for co-hosting today’s party. [...]

This is a dessert that I made to go with the shepherds pie when we visited my friend’s houseboat a couple of weeks ago.  Sweet and juicy nectarines [...]

A good friend of mine recently had her first baby, so I thought of bringing her dinner one night as we all well know how the first few weeks of a new [...]

I just love this time of year when the lilies put on a show stopping parade!  The day lilies, tiger lilies, asiatic, scented, no matter what, are jus [...]

You might say when Fall rolls around, it is a good time for chili, and a Chili Cook Off certainly fit the bill at our friends, Angela & Owen’s A [...]

[...] Add a knob of butter and some dill INGREDIENTS – 4 servings 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 pound flounder, sole or haddock fillets ( I used [...]

[...] 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda Rounded 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups packed dark brown sugar 4 large eggs [...]

[...] syrup (I used the lite version) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 store bought frozen pie crust, defrosted or home-made Directions Pre-heat the oven to 325 [...]

[...] add garlic and sauté, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add tomato purée, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and red pepper flakes and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, [...]

[...] too. Ingredients for Toffee Recipe 1 cup pecans, chopped 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces Method Butter a square 9″x9″x2″ pan.  Spread [...]

[...] ! Cranberry-Caramel Streusel Squares 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup icing sugar 2/3 cup butter, chilled and cut into chunks 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 2 tbs [...]

[...] .com/2014/05/08/fiesta-friday-15/Ingredients: Ingredients: 3/4 cup confectioners sugar 1 cup butter, unsalted (2 sticks) brought to room temperature 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup ground blanched almonds 2 [...]

[...] or 2 green pears. Is he color blind? Now for the base ingredients – In a cake mixer, add 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup all purpose flour, blend all [...]

The dog days of summer are drawing to a close, cool nights and warm, sunny August days. These are perfect days for working in the garden. I don’t ge [...]

Oh how I love Fall and all that it brings, it’s probably my most favorite season.   Warm, sunny days and cool nights – being able to sleep with t [...]

When Fall weather rolls around, I always try different dishes with acorn/butternut squash, spaghetti squash, pumpkin etc.  This meatless version of t [...]

A good friend of mine recently had her first baby, so I thought of bringing her dinner one night as we all well know how the first few weeks of a new [...]