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I'm a food lover and gourmet. There's always something cooking in my kitchen. On this website you will find some great recipes, with lots of yummy pics, food tips, cooking tricks, and more. Seriously, I'm cooking all the time so new recipes are being added constantly!
Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli
Candy Easter Eggs!
Every year around Easter time my step-mom used to make candy Easter eggs. She would make different flavors, such as; vanilla, walnut, coconut, peanut butter, and chocolate. I love all the flavors. I especially like using black walnuts for the … Continue reading
Potato Pancakes – Austrian style!
The other day when I posted the Palacinky recipe, my mother (Jo) was very touched and happy. Not only was I sharing a recipe of her mothers (Helen – my Grandmother), but I was also bringing back some of her … Continue reading
Homemade Tomato Soup – in just 20 minutes!!
Bought some gorgeous tomatoes at the Farmers Market and immediately knew I was going to make soup with them. I also had one Heirloom tomato who was past its prime, but knew it would be a fine flavor addition to … Continue reading
Posted in ALL RECIPES, Soups & Stews, Vegetables and Side Dishes
Tagged panini recipe, tomato soup recipe
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Do you like “Peeps”? Here’s my homemade version of “Bunnies” with fresh Vanilla Bean Marshmallows. Yum!
These are the BEST marshmallows I’ve ever had… if I must say so myself! I had to stop myself from eating them. They are so light and fluffy. I have wanted to make marshmallows for a long time. But the … Continue reading
Posted in ALL RECIPES, Desserts & Sweets, Holiday Favorites
Tagged Easter favorites, Homemade "Peeps", Homemade Marshmallows, recipes
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Meatloaf – a definite comfort food in this house!
I love meatloaf. I especially love it as leftovers for sandwiches, so I always make extra. I never follow a recipe for making meatloaf. That’s the great thing about it; if you don’t have something on the ingredient list, just … Continue reading
Posted in ALL RECIPES, Beef, Entrees
Tagged best meatloaf recipe, comfort food, meatloaf, mushroom gravy, recipes
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Pasta ~ It’s what’s for breakfast!
When we were in Hawaii last year I noticed that they served rice with most dishes, even breakfast! I’ve always been a lover of rice, especially with a little butter and Parmesan, but used to think of rice as … Continue reading
Cheese Making in my own kitchen!
Yesterday I finally made cheese! I’ve been wanting to for a long time and it was so easy. If you love cheese, are a foodie, and have never done this before, I highly recommend it. It was so much fun … Continue reading
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Cheesy Croutons
This soup is healthy and delicious. You can easily control the fat content of this soup by using low fat or nonfat milk in the recipe or if you want to make it richer you can use half and half … Continue reading
