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Easter throughout the Food Blogosphere

April 22, 2011 By Julie 20 Comments

Easter is finally upon us.  As you know, my clan is celebrating in true family fashion this year with a trip to Disney.  As we wrap up on our last day in the land of the mouse, I thought it might be appropriate to put up a post showcasing some of my favorite Easter creations I’ve discovered from around the food blogosphere this spring season.

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Filed Under: Everything Else, Family Friendly Fridays, Food, Guest Bloggers, Other Tagged With: Easter, food, recipe

Grandma’s Creamy Lemon Pie with Boysenberry Sauce – A guest post with Lyndsay from Pinch of Yum

April 20, 2011 By Julie 24 Comments

Lyndsay is one of my favorite food bloggers.  I’ve been following her recipes for awhile now.  She always seems to know exactly what I’m in the mood for and then she seals the deal with gorgeous shots that would make anyone crave a bit of what she’s just created.  If you don’t believe me, check out this incredible lemon pie.  And when you’re finished oohing and ahhing, head over to Lyndsay’s blog; Pinch of Yum for more taste tantalizing treats.

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Calling all lemon lovers!  And all non-lemon lovers!  It really doesn’t matter what your thoughts are on lemon desserts, because this is a dessert in a league entirely of its own.

I will be the first to admit that I typically don’t like lemon-y sweets.  Lemon bars, lemon pies, lemon curd?  None of it really appeals to me.  However, I absolutely love this pie.  That’s my testimonial for all the non-lemon lovers .  Just give it a try.  I dare you not to like it.

And why wouldn’t you try it, since you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now?

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Filed Under: Dessert, Food, Fruit Based, Guest Bloggers, Other, Pies Tagged With: boysenberry jam, butter, cinnamon, food, graham crackers, lemons, limes, recipe, Sugar, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping

Penne alla Vodka – A guest post from Christy at Fudge Ripple

April 18, 2011 By Julie 23 Comments

I’m thrilled to have Christy from Fudge Ripple as a guest poster for Mommie Cooks today!  Her unique writing style drew me instantly into her blog and the delicious recipes keep me coming back for more.  I hope you enjoy reading and tasting her delicious creations as much as I do.  When you’re finished here, be sure to stop over and check out her blog.  I promise you won’t be disappointed.  On with the show!

when i received Julie’s kind invitation

to share a recipe with all of you

i got so excited

i had so many ideas about what i should share

and this one stuck

a recipe

that brings back memories of my wonderful

grandma

 

today

i share with you

spaghetti alla vodka

made with vodka soaked tomatoes


this is really simple.  peel tomatoes and cram into a jar, use a skewer to secure tomatoes if they start to float to the top.  fill the jar with vodka and store in the refrigerator for at least 5 days.  i make several jars because i like to use the tomatoes and the vodka for my sauce. leftover vodka is really great for a bloody mary pick me up.

 

spaghetti alla vodka

(printable recipe)

1 lb spaghetti or pasta of choice

olive oil

1/2 of small onion–finely diced

2 garlic cloves–finely diced

6-8 basil leaves–chiffonade

1 large tin peeled whole tomatoes or combination of vodka soaked tomatoes and tinned tomatoes to equal about 4 cups whole

1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup tomato soaked vodka (or other vodka you have on hand)

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup grated parmesan plus more for serving

cook pasta in salted water,  according to package instructions.  cook onions and garlic in olive oil over low heat.  meanwhile, place the tomatoes in a food processor or blender and pulse until it is smooth.  do not allow the onions and garlic to brown, but let them begin to soften and become translucent. at this point, add the tomatoes and vodka and let simmer for about  10-15 minutes.  add the basil, red pepper flakes and heavy cream and allow to heat through.  stir in parmesan, then toss drained pasta in.  if the sauce seems too thick,  use a bit of the pasta water.  shave a bit of parmesan on top of each individual serving, along with additional crushed red pepper, if you like spicy.


Filed Under: Food, Guest Bloggers, Main Course, One Dish Meals, Other, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, Crushed Red Pepper, food, garlic, heavy cream, Olive Oil, onion, Parmesan cheese, recipe, spaghetti, tomato, tomato soaked vodka

Family Friendly Fridays: Hot Buttered Rum

January 7, 2011 By Julie 24 Comments

I’m shaking things up a bit today and heading over to Maranda’s blog, Jolts and Jollies, for a guest post.  Maranda is one of those rare people that, when you meet her, you know you’ve found someone special.   She and I stumbled across one another’s blogs a few months back.  Aside from the fact that each recipe she posts is more mouthwatering than the next (I’m still drooling over that King Ranch Chicken “esque” recipe she posted a month or so back), her writing brings across a kindness that welcomes you in and makes you want to get to know her better.   And once you do, you instantly know you’ve found a friend for life.
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Filed Under: Family Friendly Fridays, Food, Guest Bloggers, Libations, Other Tagged With: featured

Family Friendly Fridays: Guest Posting at More Than a Mountfull

October 1, 2010 By Julie 17 Comments

Woohoo!  It’s Friday and I don’t know about you, but I’m really ready for it.  We’re going to do things a bit differently today because I’ve been asked to guest post over at Dennis’ site, More Than a Mountfull.  I couldn’t be more excited or honored to have been considered!

If you haven’t discovered Dennis yet, it’s high time you did.  He’s a once executive restaurant chef turned director of dining services for one very lucky all girls high school.  I’m telling you, these girls eat well.  It’s enough to make me want to move up to Pennsylvania and go back to school just for the food!

I’ll still have the linky up below so be sure to share your goodies!  Anything family friendly is welcome including vacations, recipes, crafts, and mom blog posts.   And, hopefully, if I can get my rear in gear, I’ll start featuring the gingerbread process for the next few Fridays.  Don’t hold me to it, I’m still trying to come up with the ultimate theme (who knew that would be the hardest part?), but if I can get it ironed out, we’ll be off to the races.

So let’s wrap this up and head over to Dennis’ where there’s a tasty recipe posted for cinnamon chickpea couscous!

Tomato Chickpea Couscous on Foodista

Filed Under: Family Friendly Fridays, Food, Guest Bloggers, Other

Cooking up a Vegetarian Indian Feast Part One: Traditional Indian Basmati

August 11, 2010 By Julie 18 Comments

So today’s the day we start cooking up an Indian feast.  Is everyone ready to experience a taste of the far East?  I’m starting out day one of this series with a guest post over at Anniebakes.  You can read the story behind the meals here and then head over to Anne’s to grab up a copy of the recipe!
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Filed Under: Food, Guest Bloggers, Rice, Sides

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