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The Freshman Cook: Butter Mint Green Swirl Cupcakes w/ Bailey's Irish Cream Whipped Cream Frosting and Chocolate Drizzle!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone! I hope you have a wonderful and lucky day! What do you think of my Butter Mint, Green Swirl Cupcakes with Bailey’s Irish Creme Whipped Cream Frosting and Chocolate Drizzle?!  It is a mouthful, isn’t it? But then, so are these cupcakes! I made them to celebrate the day, … Read more

The Freshman Cook: Lasagna Dinner Meal

Today is the first post of my newly designed Freshman Cook. I hope you like it! Lets jump in!!! The menu for this week: Appetizer: Antipasto Tray Soup/Salad: Tuscan Vegetable Soup Entree: Homestyle Lasagna Side Dish: Garlic Bread Dessert: Tiramisu Mousse I hope this sounds good to you!!               Here is your shopping list: Antipasto Tray~Cheese … Read more

The Freshman Cook: December 2014

It is BundtBakers Day! If you are looking for something special to serve this holiday season, this little Candy Cane Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache Drizzle is the answer. I stepped up the white cake batter a notch by adding peppermint extract and red food color swirling through the batter. The chocolate ganache is rich … Read more

The Freshman Cook: Angel Fruit Trifle

This weeks dessert is an Angel Fruit Trifle. It is cool, refreshing and although there is a lot more than usual to make, it’s simple to put together and makes a stunning presentation. Angel Food Cake ( adapted from Taste of Home) 1 cup Cake Flour 1 1/2 cups Sugar, divided 1 1/4 cups Egg … Read more

The Freshman Cook: 2021

Welcome to #Cranberry Week! This is the final day of our week celebrating cranberries. I hope you have found recipes that inspire you to create something special, and might become a holiday favorite!   Cranberry and Brie Wontons (printable recipe at end of page) Makes 1 dozen wontons 6 ounces fresh Cranberries 1/8 cup granulated sugar … Read more

The Freshman Cook: March 2013

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, so I thought I would check out what I made last year to celebrate! I made these great Stained Glass Cookies, but instead of frosting them, I used green Jolly Rancher candies for the inside shamrock! These Leprechaun Hats are no bake, and a great project to do with kids. … Read more

The Freshman Cook: 2014

It is BundtBakers Day! If you are looking for something special to serve this holiday season, this little Candy Cane Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache Drizzle is the answer. I stepped up the white cake batter a notch by adding peppermint extract and red food color swirling through the batter. The chocolate ganache is rich … Read more