One of my favorite things about the South is the unabashed dedication to carbohydrates, specifically bread. All good Southern eateries serve yeast rolls. I live my life in search of perfect, foolproof yeast rolls. I even picked one of the appetizers at our wedding simply because it was served on a yeast roll. For real. I…
These candied pecans are those delicious sugary, crunchy treats that you always smell at the mall or at hockey games. They’re great for Christmas party recipe swaps or if you want to make large numbers of homemade gifts. Candied nuts are also a perfect addition to an appetizer board with charcuterie and other salty nibbles….
I experimented with this recipe for Oktoberfest sandwiches the first time a few years ago as a way to use up leftover ham. It reminds me a lot of German cuisine because it has pork and apples. When I first tested this recipe, I used croissants. I finally found pretzel rolls, so I tried those…
Apparently, brioche bread is completely impossible to find in the greater Augusta area. I needed a brioche loaf for a recipe recreation, so I found a recipe to make one myself. This recipe is fairly easy, but it has a lot of steps and it’s really time consuming. Like the dough has to rise for…
I’m a big fan of sweet treats and also love easy recipes that don’t need a preheated oven. If you’ve ever made Rice Krispie treats, you should try these peanut butter cereal bars. They’re a remix of the classic Rice Krispie treat and are made with Reese’s Puffs peanut butter cereal. Be sure to grab…
Mac first introduced me to baked spaghetti at an Italian restaurant in Falls Church called Anthony’s. Since we don’t live anywhere near there, I whipped up my own version. Baked spaghetti is a delicious remix of the standard baked pasta dishes. The ricotta cheese melts together with the marinara to make a creamy sauce. This baked…