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The Freshman Cook: May 2014

When I think of food and summertime, one of the first things that crosses my mind is citrus. Citrus gives  these Lime and White Chocolate Cookies a spark of flavor that tickles your tongue and lingers on your lips. It is the best in breads, salads, and marinades, and of course, it is perfection all … Read more

The Freshman Cook: August 2011

This week we are all about fruit. Each recipe featuring a different one. Today’s appetizer is about cherries. The recipe calls for dried cherries, but you could use chopped fresh ones also.  Amaretto Purses with Mascarpone & Fontina (adapted from Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board) (Makes 8 appetizers) 1 cup Fontina Cheese 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese … Read more

The Freshman Cook: Chocolate Bread Pudding/Day 11 of 14 Days of Valentine's

Chocolate Bread Pudding is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat because it is  rich, and decadent! Then there’s the chocolate! It’s also such a                               comfort food. Few people can resist it.  This dessert takes some time to                                     make, … Read more

The Freshman Cook: Homestyle Lasagna

Today we are making the entree of our meal~The Homestyle Lasagna! Let’s start with the sauce. This sauce makes about 4 cups. This is plenty, and you will have some left over for spaghetti with meat sauce.  Here’s the recipe: 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil                                1 small Onion, finely chopped 2 garlic Cloves, minced … Read more

The Freshman Cook: January 2012

This is the book we are giving away! It’s such a wonderful cookbook full  of such things as party planning, beverages, pastries, sliders, cheese,  seafood, dips and so much more!! You will love this book!!! Just stop by, leave a comment telling me what your favorite appetizer is, and you are entered. But do it … Read more

The Freshman Cook: August 2020

Today I am joining in with some blogging friends to celebrate and share a special recipe from a favorite cookbook! Sounds like fun doesn’t it?! It was great fun because I made a favorite recipe, Peach Cream Sauce! This fave recipe is special because it is incredible tasting and one of my favorite ways to … Read more

The Freshman Cook: Luv U! Marshmallows!

Our Valentine post today is homemade marshmallows! Homemade marshmallows that are heart shaped, pink, cherry flavored, and have sprinkles! The total Valentine package! Luv U ! MARSHMALLOWS Ingredients: 2 teaspoon Butter 3 envelopes unflavored Gelatin 1 cup Cold Water, divided 2 cups Sugar 1 cup Light Corn Syrup 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Cherry Flavoring … Read more