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Comfort Food With a Southern Flair: Macaroni and Cheese

Comfort Food With a Southern Flair: Macaroni and Cheese

I’m not naming names, but one of my very good friends has a secret stash of boxed macaroni and cheese. Not judging, either. I know we all have our comfort foods and national events in recent weeks have certainly been excuse enough to tap into…

Finding Comfort in Food: Cream of Mushroom Soup

Finding Comfort in Food: Cream of Mushroom Soup

Comfort food.  In normal times, whether it’s an oatmeal cookie or a bowl of this Cream of Mushroom Soup, there is always  a place in our lives for the comfort of food.  But, these are not normal times.  Fierce wildfires are raging here in Southern…

Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup

I was delightfully surprised recently when I made this soup for the first time.  First, the broth is very flavorful–rich in cilantro, ginger and garlic flavors.  Secondly, the fork technique for adding the beaten egg is genius. It’s fun, too. In the recipe, you mix…

Marmalade!

Marmalade!

  Need a laugh for your morning? Here is a delightful marmalade sequence from the Paddington (The Bear) series: Paddington. Paddington, you will remember kept a marmalade sandwich in his hat for emergencies. Even shared it with The Queen once. This sounds like a decidedly-good idea…

For Your New Year’s Table : Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball

For Your New Year’s Table : Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball

Need a delicious appetizer for your New Year’s Celebration? This Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball recipe from Blue Cayenne’s archives might just be the thing! It’s delicious and it uses ingredients that you probably have on hand. While we’re here wishing you a Happy…

For Your Holiday Table: Ellen’s Pull-Apart Rolls

For Your Holiday Table: Ellen’s Pull-Apart Rolls

My friend Ellen Hoffman runs a wonderful Internet and You Tube site for bread making, Ellen’s Bread Machine Recipes. . Her specialty is using her bread machine for the mixing of the bread through the first rise. Here is one of her recipes for pull-apart dinner…

Wow! Apple Cider Donuts

Wow! Apple Cider Donuts

What’s better than enjoying freshly-baked donuts as the early morning sun streams into your kitchen and you read your morning newspaper. Throw in a cup of steaming Darjeeling tea. Just wow.  You won’t be alone enjoying. your donut, either. According to an article about the…

Need A Vegetarian Entree for Thanksgiving? This Stuffed Eggplant in Curry and Coconut Dal would be perfect!

Need A Vegetarian Entree for Thanksgiving? This Stuffed Eggplant in Curry and Coconut Dal would be perfect!

This Stuffed Eggplant in Curry with Coconut Dal would be perfect as an entree for the vegetarians at your Thanksgiving table. Actually, it would be perfect for anyone at your Thanksgiving table.  Here is the link: Stuffed Eggplant In Curry and Coconut Dal.

Green Beans For Thanksgiving?

Green Beans For Thanksgiving?

Are green beans on your menu for Thanksgiving? Try this delicious take on the holiday tradition. Here is the link to this great Green Bean With Dried Cherry Vinaigrette dish from Blue Cayenne’s archive of more than 400 recipes: Green Beans With Dried Cherry Vinaigrette.

Need Rolls For Thanksgiving?

Need Rolls For Thanksgiving?

What is Thanksgiving without soft yeasty rolls? Here is a great recipe from Blue Cayenne’s archives: Soft Dinner Rolls.