I wish you all a year of peace in your world, love to give, happiness to pass on & good food to share with those around you… blessings – v

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Sunday Breakfast ? ? ? ? ? ? “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss ? ? This morning I was inspired by the snow glistening on the rooftops, the…

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Cupcakes: 10 tablespoons butter (softened), ¾ cups granulated sugar, 3 eggs, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/3 cup Nutella. Icing: ¾ cups Nutella, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened), ¾ cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup heavy cream. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.…

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This cake originally is Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake, but I’ve made this cake so often for Tony’s 1st squadron, I ended up calling it CMS Cake. Cake: 1 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup water, 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp…

Hey folks – one of the funniest, sweetest young ladies I know has asked me to share my favorite salsa recipe – here you go Tyler – have a sweet n spicy night!   Tomatillo Salsa 6-8 tomatillos, papers removed, washed & diced 1 onion, diced 1 jalapeño, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/4…

Salted caramel chocolate pie Makes 8 to 10 servings Crust: 2 cups crushed chocolate Wafer cookies 3/4 cups unsalted butter, melted Caramel filling: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/3 cup water 2/3 cup whipping cream 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Chocolate filling: 3/4 cup whipping cream 6 ounces bittersweet or…

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[audio https://delectablediction.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/05-home.m4a%5D This summer was full of change, challenges and more importantly, blessings in abundance.  Our daughter graduated from college, our son was an ROTC Field Training selectee, we drove through 4 states (love Arches Nat’l Park in Utah!) to our 11th assignment, we spent some amazing quality time together and…

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[audio https://delectablediction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2-09-eh-cumpari.m4a%5D ? A friend recently wrote of her biking excursions through Aviano ~ instead of feeling jealous, I was so happy that she has embraced the lifestyle of this amazing country.  I closed my eyes and imagined a jaunt down Viale S Giorgio, to the Tuesday market for cheese, fresh…

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Yield: Makes 4 1/2 cups Active Time: 5 Minutes Total Time: 5 Minutes Get the measuring out of the way when you have time: Keep homemade mix on hand for these biscuits or a stack of pancakes . To add a touch of zest, add 1 squeeze of lemon juice to…

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I had the most wonderful opportunity to guide some amazing women through a cooking journey yesterday… They were a group of strong, capable and caring gals, each with their own strengths ~ we found a common bond or two; formed a new bond or two.  I feel blessed, and certainly enriched…

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If you are planning to celebrate the New Year in the Southeast, it is most likely that you will be offered black-eyed peas in some form, either just after midnight or on New Year’s Day. From grand gala gourmet dinners to small casual gatherings with friends and family, these flavorful legumes…

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[audio https://delectablediction.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/05-god-bless-the-u-s-a.m4a%5D ? ?      ? ? ? ? These are my kiddos ~ they are children of the world… they were born in three different places, sprouting and growing shallow roots through their vast experiences everywhere else.  I am so very proud of them, of all they have accomplished in…