Bakers Royale

I wish I lived near more blogging friends. Do you know what that would be like? It would be an eat fest with lots of laughter and fun. But since that’s not possible, I’m joining in on a holiday virtual potluck. For the potluck I’ve decided to share one of my childhood favorites turned comfort food -macaroni and cheese, this dish has grown up with me through the years. If you’re a mac fan  like me, then what you liked as a kid has changed from loving that box Kraft Mac n’ Cheese to something more rich and creamy.

Bon Appetit's Macaroni and Cheese_

The recipe is from Bon Appetit, and I’m pretty sure it won Dish of the Year for 1999. If anyone knows the exact year let me know – I lost my original torn-out recipe from the magazine years ago. » Read the rest of this entry «

It’s 6:00 p.m. on a weeknight and I’m in heels, my work clothes and trying to wrestle a few pans out of our overstuffed cabinets. It’s a noisy match. Heavy bottom pans falling on one another isn’t the most pleasant sound and for my highly sensitive boys I might as well be banging steel drums next their ears.

I have to admit weeknight cooking is not my best excerise in culinary executions-embarrassing, but true.  Frenetic. Rushed. Hurried. This is how dinner gets dressed in our home on a weeknight. » Read the rest of this entry «

This is a sponsored review from BlogHer and Kraft.

Wilted Salad with Cream Bacon Dressing ~ This fast and easy salad can pull double-duty as a side dish or a main meal by simply adding some grilled chicken. Simple to assemble, full of flavor and popping with colors it’s sure to please no matter how you serve it.

Wilted Salad with Creamy Bacon Dressing

If you’ve been a reader, then you know last July I created these Neapolitan Mini Cheesecakes for RWOP contest. This year I didn’t enter, but I am creating recipes in honor of the RWOP contest for Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Needless to say, I’m a huge fan of RWOP community and Paula Deen’s annual RWOP contest.   » Read the rest of this entry «