By La Cuisinière | Baked Goods
Mini Cheesecakes are like a blank canvas. You will have a difficult time deciding which version of these mini cheesecakes to prepare for your Holidays gatherings. Cheesecake lends itself to endless flavor variations – from an eggnog cheesecake filling to a cheesecake crust made out of gingerbread crumbs. Mini Cheesecakes: Perfect Holiday Office Party Fare […]
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By La Cuisinière | Kitchen Musings
Fresh Versus Frozen Turkey – When it comes to the turkey, what is your preference for the Thanksgiving holiday table? I update this post every year. There were plenty of turkeys at Wegmans® today… in every imaginable size and in every price range – turkey breasts and whole birds – both fresh and frozen. It […]
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Chicken Soup For Colds – Does chicken soup for colds really heal what ails you when it relates to the common cold? Many aren’t so sure so the jury is still out. Even if chicken soup does not work according to grandma’s promises, it is still comfort food as well as a nutritious and delicious […]
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Grandmas swore by these home remedies. Well at least mine did! Remember the days long ago when your Grandmother (and great-grandmother) dipped into their repertoire of natural herbal cures and slapped a warm mustard pack to our congested chests when we had a cold? On more than one occasion, Dad recalled, complete with grimacing, his […]
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By La Cuisinière | All Recipes
Homemade Banana Split Cake – A vintage recipe!Remember the Banana Split Cake recipe from the late 70’s? Add classic flavors to a crumb crust and you have a banana split cake! During the late 1970s and early 80s, nearly all food magazines included recipes for quick and often “no-bake” desserts. It became an instant […]
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By La Cuisinière | Soups
Homemade Italian Minestrone Soup – Earlier this year, I was curious to see what I could find in the fresh food and market section of our local Wal-Mart© Supercenter store on Worth Avenue. The local Wal-Mart® store is located at 14000 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Quick & Easy Homemade Italian Minestrone Soup Granted, Wal-Mart© is not […]
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By La Cuisinière | Pennsylvania Dutch Country Recipes
Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie – Time to bake a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie! In a hurry? Pin the recipe for later. Sure I read the news but the Food Section of the Washington Post® is a must-read. Over the years, my collection of recipe clippings fill several expandable files. Some of my recipe clippings date back […]
Continue reading....By E. Grace | Kitchen Musings
Sprelley gourmet fast food! We were there when they first opened and they’re back in downtown Frederiskburg – bigger and better than ever. This is how we described Sprelley Gourmet Fast Food more than two years ago. Needless to say, we’ll be back to visit. What do you get when you mix an old reliable with new […]
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By La Cuisinière | Pennsylvania Dutch Country Recipes
Cinnamon Spiced Peaches – “Would you like spiced peaches with your pork chops?” Not at all what I expected to hear. Earlier, I noticed the mason jars on the kitchen counter before we sat down to supper or dinner – whichever term fits the bill. Peaches and ice cream for dessert I assumed! After […]
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By La Cuisinière | Condiments & Relishes , Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
Best Molded Cranberry Relish – This molded cranberry relish always makes it on the menu for a perfect Thanksgiving dinner. Not only is it an easy cranberry and orange relish recipe, it may become your favorite Thanksgiving holiday side dish. It’s not exactly this cook’s idea of a “relish” because it is quite sweet as a […]
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By La Cuisinière | Condiments & Relishes
Time to try this old fashioned, simple homemade mayonnaise recipe – just like the DH’s grandma and great grandma used to make. You know… with their fresh and distinctive flavors to dress favorite Pennsylvania Dutch style potato and chicken salads destined for their Saturday morning farmer’s market stall. Margaret’s chicken salad is still the talk […]
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