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Linda Nortje
Jo'Burg wife, and mom to 2 grown up kids. I believe in quick and easy recipes, yet delicious and not giving up on nutrition. Visit us at the link below !
https://www.withablast.net/Struffoli (Italian Honey Balls) & GiveawayAs we prepare for Christmas, I can’t help but share one of my childhood favorites – Struffoli otherwise known as Italian Honey Balls. Crisply fried dough balls are bound together with warm honey then piled high and topped with cherries and sprinkles. There was skit in the television show The Nanny about last names and...Read More
2Wacky Cake Vintage Recipe • Apron Free CookingThis vintage recipe for wacky cake is dairy free and guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate craving. Often called Crazy Cake or Eggless Cake, this cake is a magic bit of baking that anybody can do with pantry staples. Chocolate is the February flavor, it seems that everywhere you look something is being covered in chocolate and served up with heart decorations! I was having a bit of a chocolate craving this weekend and in my search for a simple recipe to satisfy my craving, I found a treasure. In my grandmother’s recipes, I ran across the recipe for Wacky Cake. Before we get into the ingredients and instructions, I have to tell why I consider this a treasure. Because the recipe is so quick and easy, my grandmother made it quite often. My grandfather and my uncle both had a sweet tooth. In fact, grandpa would often serve up ice cream on a Sunday evening and call it supper. This quick video will show you exactly how simple this cake is to make. As a little girl, I loved helping my mom make this cake. Kids have a fun time making the powder wells to hold the liquids and … Continue reading →
39Really simple loaded butternut squashIf you’re looking for a no fuss, easy to prepare, healthy and delicious meal, this loaded butternut squash is perfect. I love butternut squash, they’re so creamy, sweet and versatile, you can add anything to/in it and it will be a feast, like this loaded butternut squash. I love the mix of hearthiness from the …
9Grilled Antelope Tenderloin |Bacon-Wrapped and SucculentGrilled Antelope Tenderloin is an amazingly tender and juicy piece of meat. The pronghorn tenderloin is very lean. Wrapping the meat in hickory-smoked bacon gives the loin just the right amount of fat. Marinating the antelope meat infueses the meat with flavor and keeps it juicy.
3Vegan tofu balls in masala sauceThese balls in masala sauce are a perfect blend of Indian cooking and vegan food, they’re so full of flavor, you won’t believe it’s meat free. I absolutely adore Indian cooking, the food is always full of spices and flavor, like these balls in masala sauce. Masala* is a term from the Indian subcontinent for a spice …
11Italian Butter Cookies (+Video)Soft, buttery cookies are sandwiched together with raspberry jam then dipped in chocolate and sprinkles for the classic, bakery favorite we all grew up loving! Make a batch of these Italian Butter Cookies for an unforgettable holiday this season. My first ‘commercial’ experience with food before Living the Gourmet came in the form of a...Read More
1Pecan Topped Sweet Potato Pie • Apron Free CookingA classic holiday dessert, this pecan topped sweet potato pie is pretty easy to make and hands down a flavor winner. This dish combines the creaminess of sweet potato pie with the crunchiness of pecan pie. All rolled up in one crust! This recipe essentially has two steps. The first is to mix the sweet potato pie ingredients and start the baking. The second step is to mix the pecan topping, add it to the pie and finish baking. Not very complicated, at all. Watch this video to see how it all comes together. I used a prepared graham cracker crust to simplify the process. If you have a homemade graham cracker crust recipe you love, use it! Variations: Instead of graham cracker crust, use a pastry crust. Change up the pecans for walnuts if you prefer. I’ve thought about adding some raisins with the pecans, but haven’t tried that yet. Make It a Meal: This pie makes a great ending to the Thanksgiving dinner. Serve it along with other traditional dishes: Green Bean Casserole, Corn Pudding, Loaded Sweet Potatoes, and Oven Roasted Carrots and Onions. Of course, you can just make this pie to have for dessert any … Continue reading →
4Algerian chickpea tajineThis is a easy, healthy, packed with rich flavors, one pot, vegan tajine, you’re not about to forget! This is one of my favorite recipe so far, I love the depth of flavor from the spices, the potatoes are creamy and rich and the green peas add a burst of sweetness in every bite. Algerian …
16Graham Cracker Christmas HouseGraham Cracker Christmas House is a great family Christmas project filled for making delicious memories with a house made easy and a scenic creation of the Holiday that the kids will remember all their adult lives as a great tradition via Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine
13Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce- Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce RecipeCarolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is a little sweet from honey, a little tangy from apple cider vinegar, and a little spicy from red pepper flakes. It is delicious poured over pulled pork or slathered on grilled chicken. It is the perfect homemade BBQ sauce to have on hand for your cookouts.
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