Polk Salad

Polk salad comes from the young shoots and leaves of pokeweed, a plant native to eastern North America. However, pokeweed contains toxic compounds so it’s important to prepare it safely.  First, only the green shoots less than 6 inches are collected. Then they are boiled two or three times, changing the water each time, which […]

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Apple Butter Cookies

These soft and chewy apple butter cookies have swirls of apple butter running throughout, making them extremely flavorful. The apple butter adds deep fruity notes similar to those in apple pie, with caramelized apples and warm spices like cinnamon.  When baking, the apple butter keeps the cookies moist inside. They emerge having a lovely balance

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Salad

This delightful caramel apple cheesecake salad combines various ingredients to create a light and creamy treat. At the center are cream cheese and sugar, which are blended together before anything else is added. Next, whipped topping is folded in, followed by diced apples which contribute their fresh flavor. Additional mix-ins like nuts, marshmallows or Snickers

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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Chicken parmesan sandwich starts with breaded chicken cutlets that have been coated in a savory breading mixture including breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Once fried to a crisp golden brown, the chicken pieces are layered onto a sturdy bread roll.  Between each piece goes a generous helping of warm marinara sauce. Its sweet tomato flavors complement

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Apple Fried Pies

The apple fried pies feature a flaky, golden-brown crust on the outside protecting a tender fruit-filled center. The filling is a thoroughly spiced apple mixture, commonly flavored with warm cinnamon and just the right amount of sugar. Some bakers also add hints of ginger or vanilla for extra depth.  The crust, often made from scratch,

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Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Honey Butter Fried Chicken is popular Korean dish consists of crispy chicken pieces flavored with a sweet and savory honey butter sauce. To make it, the chicken is first cut into small, bite-sized pieces for easy eating. Then, a unique double-frying method is used to make the chicken incredibly crunchy on the outside yet still

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Apple Butter Cruffins in plate with tea

Apple Butter Cruffins

Apple Butter Cruffins are a delicious treat that combines the buttery layers of a croissant with the sweet, spiced flavors of apple butter. They’re easy to make by spreading apple butter on crescent roll dough, rolling it up, cutting it into muffin-like pieces, and baking until golden. The result is a fluffy pastry with a

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Dill Bread

Dill bread is a flavored bread that contains dill, an herb with a unique lightly sweet and tangy taste. The flavor of dill bread can range from mild to stronger depending on the ingredients.  When I used cottage cheese it delivered a more subtle tanginess. But when I tried it with pickles and cheese it

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Rustic Italian Bread

Rustic Italian bread is a delicious bread to enjoy with any meal. It has a crisp crust on the outside and a soft inside.  The ingredients needed are simple – flour, water, yeast, salt and olive oil. You mix these by hand, no special machines needed. After mixing, you let the dough rise before baking. 

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