Benne Wafers

Benne Wafers are a local favorite in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. They combine the nutty flavor of sesame seeds and caramel flavor of brown sugar.

Benne Wafers is a Charleston tradition in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Steeped in ancestry and tradition, these crunchy wafers combine the nutty flavor of sesame seeds and caramel flavor of brown sugar. A favorite of locals and tourists alike!

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Portuguese Cioppino

Portuguese Cioppino originated in San Francisco and is usually made from a mixture of the day's catch, which can be any combination of seafood.

  Cioppino originated in San Francisco and is usually made from a mixture of the day’s catch, which can be any combination of crab, clams, shrimp, scallops, squid mussels and fish. The seafood is then combined with wine in a tomato based sauce, and served with toasted bread for soaking …

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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup

Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup has all the cheeseburger goodness in soup form, Easy to make and kid friendly, perfect for a weekday meal.

I will admit, when I heard about this easy cheeseburger macaroni soup I was more than a little skeptical. I knew my kids would love it but I was not sure that I would care too much for it. So after both my kids and my husband gave it rave reviews, I decided to give it a try although I dreaded raising my spoon for that first bite.

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Mock Velveeta Cheese

Mock Velveeta Cheese is easy to make and doesn't have all the chemicals that are in the original. Unlike Velveeta, store this recipe in the fridge!

There has been chatter by Kraft Foods that there could possibly be a shortage of Velveeta this winter predominately on the East Coast, USA, though Kraft projected it to be a possibility nationwide,  which people are terming the “Cheesepocalypse.” Kraft Foods released a statement which said “As you have likely …

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Portobello Baked Eggs

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These Portobello Baked Eggs are perfect for many occasions. Many can be prepared at once on a single sheet pan to feed a crowd.

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My husband and I have been wanting some lighter breakfast fare which doesn’t include meats, sausages or bacon as either a side or a component in the dish. To satisfy this, I used a portobello mushroom as my base. Keeping with the theme for the recipe, I added wilted spinach and a small amount of goat cheese just before topping each mushroom with an egg and baking it in the oven.

Portobello Baked Eggs on a plate with toast and fresh fruit.

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Stuffed Kale Rolls

Stuffed Kale Rolls are just my spin on the traditional cabbage roll and is a dish consisting of cooked stuffed kale leaves wrapped around a filling.v

A kale roll is just my spin on the traditional cabbage roll and is a dish consisting of cooked stuffed kale leaves wrapped around a filling. The kale can be stuffed with any number of ingredients depending who and where in the world they are being made. In Europe, the …

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