Monster Cookies

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What’s better than a delicious homemade cookie? A monster-sized one of course. And you don’t have to pay big bucks at a fancy bakery to enjoy them. Here’s a few tips for creating your own: To make super-sized cookies, I use an ice cream scoop. The color of the handle on certain scoops corresponds to the size. I used the … Read More

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Pizza 2 Ways

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Here are two ways to enjoy homemade pizza that’s just as tasty as take-out. First, here’s my original recipe, one I’ve been making for over 30 years. You’ll find lots of instructions and pictures that will turn your kitchen into a pizzeria in no time. Second, you can also bake your pizza in a super hot oven on a baking … Read More

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Shrimp Boil Bake

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This tasty recipe, a version of one I found in Louisiana Cookin’, is an easy way to bring the flavors of a traditional shrimp boil to your dinner table any night of the week. The trick is adding ingredients to be baked at the right time, so nothing is undercooked or overcooked at the end. And because this isn’t a … Read More

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Easy Strawberry Trifle

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Memorial Day weekend is here and with it, the unofficial start of summer. With strawberry season in full swing here in the Mountain South, here’s the perfect dessert to celebrate with family and friends. You won’t break a sweat with the “easy” version and the only kitchen appliance you’ll need is the refrigerator. Use this “recipe” as a jumping-off point … Read More

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Banana Pudding Poke Cake

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Here’s a simple dessert that’s perfect for all those family gatherings coming up on your calendar. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, graduations, or family reunions, this easy dessert is sure to please your crowd. I baked this one in a disposable aluminum pan with a high plastic lid, making it super easy to transport and no clean-up when … Read More

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Money $aving Grocery Tips

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Who doesn’t like to save money at the checkout? And with all the crazy going on in the world right now, the pain at the pump might be here for a while. In our battle against inflation, here are some helpful hints to help you get a bigger bang for your buck. Shop your pantry first. That way you don’t … Read More

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King Cake: A Royal Treat

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With Mardi Gras just around the corner, it seemed the perfect time to share a Louisiana classic, the famous King Cake. This royal treat isn’t really a cake, but a sweet yeast dough, filled with a variety of delicious fillings and rolled into a circle shape. Topped with a glaze and Mardi Gras’ traditional colors of purple, gold, and green, … Read More

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Mini Breakfast Egg Cups

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Looking for a way to add some protein and variety to your morning routine? These egg cups are easy to make and the flavors are limited only by your imagination. Plus you can adjust the ingredients to go low carb, low fat, gluten-free, etc. They store well in the fridge so you can grab and go on your way out … Read More

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Pecan Tassies

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One of my family’s favorite holiday cookies. The shortbread crust and rich pecan filling create a treat like a mini pecan pie but without being too sweet. And for a twist, try adding some chocolate chips to the filling. Pecan Tassies Yields 24 small tassies. Recipe from Joy of Cooking Christmas Cookies Whisk together in a bowl: 1 1/3 cup … Read More

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Fall Baking Classes!!

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Find all the info you need at this link: http://I also have a special Danish class on Dec. 9th. Main thing is the website address cctri.org/bake where folks can get all the details and sign-up for the classes.

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