Hawaiian Pizza (that doesn’t suck)
Earlier this year, there was an uproar online over putting pineapple on pizza. Personally, I’m against the idea of the original Hawaiian pizza. Canadian bacon and pineapple on top of a traditional pizza made with red sauce and mozzarella is not a properly balanced flavor combination, and is only barely inspired by the favorite ingredients […]
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Thanksgiving 2017 Masterpost
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, Thanksgiving! Okay, so I’m probably one of the few people who actually enjoys preparing the Thanksgiving meal. I think it’s the best week ever when I can kick everyone out of the kitchen and just be in my element. It’s almost therapeutic. Over the years, […]
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Baked Macaroni & Cheese (Stovetop Option)
Originally published 1/11/2015. Reposted and updated 8/19/2017. Hello, readers! I had a macaroni & cheese recipe on my old blog, and I’ve updated it since it was first posted in 2015. I’m reposting with a new video and the updated recipe, including how to temper an egg, which is a technique used in this recipe. […]
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Classic Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo!
Quick update: I’ve started selling baked goods at the B&A Flea Market in Stuart, FL! I’m at M5 on Main Street between Buildings G and F, and I’m open 8a-3p Saturday and Sunday, or as long as supplies last. If you’re in the area, stop by and see me! A permanent menu of offerings with […]
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Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Thanksgiving!
Originally published 12/4/2014. Reposted and updated 11/8/2016. With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought it would be appropriate to repost and update some of my older posts and videos for the best meal of the year. My recipe for green bean casserole is still what I use to this day for the holidays. But it’s been […]
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Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake Recipe
Originally published 12/9/2014. Reposted and updated 8/16/2016. One of my most popular videos on YouTube is my original video for my Coca-Cola chocolate cake recipe. However, that was also one of my first videos ever, and it’s pretty awful. So I made a new video, and decided to update my post a little to go […]
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Fluffy Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits
Originally published 9/15/2015. So remember when we used a mix to make knockoff Cheddar Bay Biscuits? Well mix no more, I have found the promised land of biscuits from scratch! A delicious combination of fluffy and flaky, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (or when raiding the fridge for a midnight snack). Especially when split […]
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Grilling the Perfect Burger
Originally published 10/6/2015. Summer’s winding down (or so social media and ads tell me), and that means fall is just around the corner (but that’s just hearsay). Here in Florida, it’s just slightly better weather for grilling, and I’ve been craving a juicy, fire-grilled burger dripping with gooey American cheese and topped off with sautéed […]
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Oxtail & Polenta Recipe
Originally published 7/21/2015. So I recently found oxtail at my local Publix, and after seeing it so much on Food Network and the Cooking Channel, I decided I’d give it a shot. After about half an hour of research and one attempt at actually making the dish, I’ve come up with an amazing recipe for […]
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“Simple” Carrot Cake Recipe
Time to make something to cheer up a friend. A lady at work was parked at the bank next door, and some q-tip backed into the side of her car and left a huge dent while pulling out of the handicapped parking space. Now this friend from work loves that car. She would kill for […]
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