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Galaktoboureko (Greek Creamy Custard Pastry)

April 11th, 2014Tina28 Comments

This post almost didn’t happen. Galaktoboureko, or a creamy custard pastry, is my favorite Greek dessert of all time. It’s my husband’s favorite too. I figured it was high time to try to make it so I found a recipe, busted out the ingredients, and… well, let’s just say that the day ended in tears. (By the way, that one is NOT this recipe). I don’t know if I was more upset about throwing away most of the ingredients or all that time that I wasted. I called my husband and told him that I was so annoyed and that I would never try …

Turkey And Spinach Taquitos

April 9th, 2014Tina32 Comments

I love to try new food but sometimes I get into a rut and I end up eating the same thing over and over again. There’s something to be said for a routine. It’s easy and familiar and comfortable. Who’s with me? I can get my grocery shopping done quickly because I know where every item is located. Plus, I can whip up the meals like Speedy Gonzales with my eyes closed. (My inner lawyer says “Please don’t attempt to cook with your eyes closed.”) However, sometimes it’s refreshing to step away from my ordinary food patterns. Over the weekend I tried mascarpone for the first time. Since …

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

April 7th, 2014Tina40 Comments

The rules for following a gluten-free diet are easy to understand, right? Simply don’t eat anything with gluten (i.e. wheat, barley, and rye). As it turns out, what seems like simple rules are actually a total pain in the butt. Almost everything seems to have one or more of those ingredients in it. Better still, sometimes they are hidden in things like “natural ingredients” and you just get blind-sided by them. If you are choosing to avoid gluten because you want to, then usually that’s okay, but if you have celiac disease that can result in a very uncomfortable couple of …

Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies

April 4th, 2014Tina36 Comments

Is it normal to always have two jars of peanut butter in the house at all times? I feel like I’m running low when I’m down to one unopened jar. I guess it means that I love peanut butter… a lot, or I’m just being ridiculous. (My husband suspects both may be true.) 😉 My latest adventure with peanut butter is this awesome sweet and savory snack. It’s a combination of peanut butter and chocolate covered Chex with pretzels, and peanut butter M&Ms. Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies Recipe (makes about 5 cups) Ingredients: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 …

Homemade Calzone

April 2nd, 2014Tina44 Comments

Is a calzone the same thing as a pizza but just in a different form? I know, it’s a deep philosophical question. 😉 I want to say yes because the components of each are identical, bread, cheese, sauce, and toppings. However, if I have a craving for pizza, a calzone won’t do the job, and if I have a craving for a calzone, pizza isn’t going to solve it either. Perhaps that means they actually are somehow different. How does that make sense? It doesn’t. Regardless, I still love me a tasty calzone, especially a homemade one. Homemade …