Chocolate-Orange Cream Cheese Flan
Chocolate-Orange Cream Cheese Flan (Photo courtesy Kraft Foods) Chocolate-Orange Cream Cheese Flan celebrates the ramping up of Florida’s citrus season by showcasing the power of zest, the colorful...
View ArticlePumpkin Spice Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cake Today is National Pumpkin Day and I am celebrating with Pumpkin Spice Cake, a favorite recipe from my days as Food Editor for the Orlando Sentinel. (Today the test kitchen and your...
View ArticleSalted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes
Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes (Photo courtesy: Betty Crocker) Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes start with a box cake mix. There are times when a convenience food is a timesaver in the kitchen and...
View ArticleYummy Mummy Pizza
Yummy Mummy Pizzas (Photo courtesy Rhodes International) Yummy Mummy Pizza is a whimsical meal for trick or treaters this Halloween. Prepared bread dough is another convenience product that I make no...
View ArticleBLT Cornbread Salad
BLT Cornbread Salad (Photo courtesy Martha White Kitchens) BLT Cornbread Salad is a twist on the Tuscan bread salad called panzanella. Traditionally the dish is a vehicle for stale, dried bread and...
View ArticleSweet Corn Pudding with Macerated Strawberries
Sweet Corn Pudding with Macerated Strawberries (Photo courtesy Fresh Sunshine Sweet Corn Council) Sweet Corn Pudding with Macerated Strawberries is pure Florida for the Thanksgiving table. The recipe...
View ArticleTempting Pumpkin Pie
Tempting Pumpkin Pie (Photo courtesy: Bettycrocker.com) Tempting Pumpkin Pie is a great example of why details matter. The pie is terrific but it’s the decorative touch that gives it the “wow” factor....
View ArticleSpiced Holiday Sugar Cookies
Spiced Holiday Sugar Cookies (Photo courtesy McCormick & Co.) Spiced Holiday Sugar Cookies offer a twist on traditional sugar cookies. This recipe has a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg in the dough...
View Article12 days of Christmas Cookies and Milk
Citrus-Scented Sour Cream Pecan Cookies Holidays can be stressful so choose one or two time-consuming cookies and a couple of quick treats. In addition, choose cookies that give a variety of looks and...
View ArticleSnow Dusted Ginger Cookies
Snow Dusted Ginger Cookies Welcome to Day 2 of the Florida Dairy Farmers‘ “12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk.” We’re celebrating with Snow Dusted Ginger Cookies inspired by my neighbor who is...
View ArticleEggnog Candy Cane Cookies
Eggnog Candy Cane Cookies There’s a picture among our holiday decorations of me at age 5 or 6 on Santa’s knee clutching a candy cane. For me, these bent minty sticks have always been the ultimate...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk: Cookies in a Jar
Welcome to Day 4 of the Florida Dairy Farmers’ “12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk.” Today we’re celebrating with special gift from the kitchen, one that can add a personal touch to holiday...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk: Let’s play 3 cookie catch up!
Cranberry Walnut Cookies I’ve been counting down the Florida Dairy Farmers’ “12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk.” With this busy holiday weekend I need to play three cookie catch up quick. Here’s...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk: Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars Welcome to the Florida Dairy Farmers’ “12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk.” Bars get a free pass onto the cookie platter during the holidays. Over Thanksgiving I pulled out a platter I...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk: Rosemary Polvorones
Rosemary Polvorones Welcome to the Florida Dairy Farmers’ “12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk.” Polvorones are rich, short bread-like cinnamon cookies, also known as Mexican Wedding cookies,...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk: Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles Welcome to the Florida Dairy Farmers’ “12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk.” At first glance, the Snickerdoodle appears to be a dressed-up sugar cookie. But of you compare recipes,...
View ArticleHoliday Ham Crescents
Holiday Ham Crescents Holiday Ham Crescents is a quick holiday breakfast that is best served warm from the oven. Cured deli pork is the protein in this five-ingredient recipe. Hams are dry-cured by...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk: Alfajores
Alfajores Welcome to the Florida Dairy Farmers’ “12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk.” Dulce de leche is a luxurious caramel sauce with culinary roots in Argentina. Chile has a similar sauce laced...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk: Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars Welcome to the Florida Dairy Farmers’ “12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Milk.” Bars get a free pass onto the cookie platter during the holidays. Over Thanksgiving I pulled out a platter I...
View ArticleMorning Mix recipe: Ham & Egg Casserole
Ham & Egg Casserole (Photo courtesy Incredibleegg.org) The more the merrier in Heather’s Florida Kitchen! That’s why I have teamed with the fabulous folks over at Orlando’s WOMX Mix 105.1 to offer...
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