Remember that love of all things pasta? Penne a la Vodka is by far the easiest of all to make and probably a little healthier than Alfredo Sauce. To make Vodka Sauce I use plain crushed tomatoes. I’ve even crushed tomatoes myself to use for this sauce. I like the… Continue reading
I’m a pasta girl at heart, though I’ve really cut back over the last year. Alfredo sauce and vodka sauce are two of my favorite ways to have pasta, but Macaroni Pie and Mac & Cheese are the top of my list. This is my second try at making Alfred… Continue reading
Ever walk through a mall and smell the irresistible scent of Cinnabon? How could they do that to people? What kind of person resists Cinnabon? Not me for sure. Even if it means I only buy the minibon. I’m good with that. Of course I had to take it a… Continue reading
One of the downsides to being able to bake well, is having to eat what you’ve made. I try to always have “testers” around to eat my creations, or I simply take them to work after I’ve had my taste. My expanding waistline didn’t need that kind of temptation. One… Continue reading
What could be better than drinking your favorite liqueur? Eating it! Amaretto Sour is my favorite alcoholic beverage. At the suggestion of a friend, I found a recipe for amaretto cake and tested it out. WowWee! Talk about delicious. This cake is my favorite cake (and everyone I’ve made it… Continue reading
As a teen one of my neighbors had shown me the basics of cake decorating and I kept practicing at it. I would decorate a cake for everyone’s birthday. At the time, royal icing was all that I knew of, as it was the only thing you would see around. I… Continue reading
Chocolate Chip Cookies come in many different versions. Over the years I’ve made quite a bit of different types, from crunchy to soft. I much prefer the soft and chewy ones. After searching the internet and all my recipe books, I found one with great reviews and decided to test… Continue reading
Growing up in Trinidad there wasn’t an Easter that we didn’t have hot cross buns. I’ve always loved them and decided to try them out. There are different versions of these buns. Some are heavy and bread like and others are soft and moist. I finally found a recipe I… Continue reading
One thing you’re sure to find in a Trinidad & Tobago bakery is Hops Bread. These rolls have been a staple for generations. Years ago they were crispier on the outside (which my mom prefers). I however love these soft airy rolls. When I first got my KitchenAid Mixer I… Continue reading
Waffles have been a favorite of mine for many years. For a long time I only ever had the frozen kind but after making them from scratch, I can’t go back! Over the years I’ve had a few different waffle makers. I love thick waffles, so I’ve always gotten Belgian… Continue reading
