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Cheerleader Pom Pom Cupcakes

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Go Team! Root for your favorite football team at a Super Bowl party with these cheerleader-inspired cupcakes topped with fondant pom-poms and wrapped in grass paper. Steps: Bake a batch of your favorite cupcakes and ice them with white frosting. Tint a couple of batches of white fondant in your team’s colors by kneading food […]

September 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Beer Barbecue Sauce for Baby Back Ribs

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I’ve made this Beer BBQ sauce on many a TV show, mostly male-oriented talk shows.  One segment theme was “Cooking with Beer,” and there I was with 4 guys and a bevy of models on a fake patio in the studio. This tangy Beer Barbecue Sauce got their eye on the grill and off of the ladies. This […]

September 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Caramel Corn-Topped Corn Muffins

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Until I did the Hoe Down epsiode of the show I hosted and designed from food to decor, Weekend Entertaining on the DIY Network, I wasn’t aware that cornmeal was very different depending on what part of the U.S.A. you bought it in. In Los Angeles, cornmeal is grainy, and in the South, or rather […]

September 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s S’mores Segment on the TODAY Show (video)

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September 4, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Rum & Cherry Cornbread Stuffing

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Not being huge fan of celery, I am forever on the look out for stuffing recipes that omit this staple ingredient. I also find that turkey sausage blends nicely with the sweeter flavors of cherry and creamed corn, rather than the pork sausage. This recipe is my little brother Danny’s favorite new dish year round. […]

August 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Measurement Conversions

It’s wonderful that we have access to global recipe sources, but the metric weight conversion to Standard American Measurement can sometimes squash one’s ambition to try a new recipe. So, I’ve compiled and included as much info as possible to help you convert recipes written by weight into preparations according to their approximate volume equivalents. […]

August 4, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Rosemary Marshmallows

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I’m a big fan of savory-sweet combinations, and friends let me tell you, this recipe is a slam-dunk winner. I was inspired to make these Rosemary Marshmallows after reading a post on Chef Garrett Kern’s blog, Garrett’s Table. This recipe is his with my addition of the rosemary. I served them on bamboo skewers alongside […]

April 20, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Banana-Tarragon Vinaigrette Salad with Bacon and Pineapple Polenta Croutons

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On Saturday night, I had a birthday dinner for my husband. He told me not to go to any trouble, so I cooked for 3 days because he’s so awesome! This salad is one of the dishes I served along with several others, which I’ll share in future posts. I have been wanting to try […]

April 20, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

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Getting the jump on St. Patrick’s Day with these gorgeous green cupcakes for little kids with the Leprechaun Hat and big kids as well via the Beer Cupcake. Enjoy! St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Green Velvet and Gold Coin Cupcake Beer Cupcake St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chococlate Chip Cupcake St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Cupcake More St. […]

February 26, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Sauteed Blood Oranges on Roast Duck

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Blood oranges are such a gorgeous color! My neighbor dropped a bag of these gems on my doorstep the other day and I just had to make something. So, I picked up a duck from Whole Foods and created a belated Valentine’s Day dinner for my husband. The oranges are sauteed in brown sugar and […]

February 18, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

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I designed these chic cupcakes for those who want to whip up a little something lucious, sweet, and sparkly to give to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Most of the cupcake wraps are made out of scrapbook paper or plush fabric backed by cardstock with rhinestone stickers or brads decorating them. Victorian Red Velvet […]

February 10, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne on The Ellen Degeneres Show for the Super Bowl (video)

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I had the best time with Ellen Degeneres on her big ol’ Super Bowl Show. Check out the hilarity of making spiked dips and trying to keep the libation in the bowl!

February 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Caviar Topped Triple Layer Cheese Torte

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O.K. I know I always say, “This is my favorite recipe!” But, really, truly, honestly, this one for a Caviar Topped Triple Layer Cheese Torte absolutely is! This is a total low-maintenance party food meaning that you set it out and walk away. With 100 servings of pure luciousness, you’ll have little buffet replenishing at […]

December 31, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Snowman Mashed Potatoes

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I made this little snowman today and snapped a shot with my new camera! Here’s how to make him: Snowman Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes (stiff) Small and large olives Roasted red pepper (from jar) Chow mein noodles Carrot 1. Form mashed potatoes into the balls for the snowman’s body using your hands. Stack the snowman […]

December 9, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Tree Crudite’

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Ever since I created this Christmas Tree Crudite idea for a holiday appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly, I’ve been wanting to reconstruct it to take a photo and post it on my a blog. I received more questions about how to make this crudites display from the TV segment than any other food […]

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