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The Freshman Cook: March 2010

For my first official blog page I want to talk about measuring your ingredients. When you are cooking sauces and soups, or seasoning foods like meats or veggies you can give a pinch of this or a dash of that. In other words, SEASON TO TASTE. But when you are baking, you must measure your … Read more

The Freshman Cook: March 2017

Today is March 14, which means that it is also Pi Day! 3.14! So I joined up with some other bloggers to celebrate this day, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, by making pie! This Mini Shamrock Pie is a tasty, fun way to celebrate not only Pi day, but … Read more

The Freshman Cook: November 2016

There is one holiday dessert that I make every year~Bread Pudding! There are so many ways to make this perfect comfort food, and it’s a lot of fun creating it so many different ways. It’s always a new treat! This year for Thanksgiving, I am making  Cranberry Apple Croissant Bread Pudding. I have made bread … Read more

The Freshman Cook: August 2016

Have you had roasted corn this summer? It is definitely my summer food obsession this year. I just can’t get enough of the flavor that comes from roasting corn on the grill, letting the flames lick the kernels of the corn. It’s such an incredible, over the top flavor!  I used tri tip to make … Read more

The Freshman Cook: February 2016

I am a huge St. Patrick’s Day fan, so I am excited to show you what is definitely the first of several recipes to celebrate March 17. These Shamrock Mini Cheesecakes should be a part of your party plans! They start with a chocolate base, are filled with vanilla cheesecake, topped with a milk chocolate … Read more

The Freshman Cook: December 2015

I love Christmas cookies, so when it comes time for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap every holiday season, I am definitely in! This year I sent my three secret bloggers my Mittens and Hats Sugar Cookies. This sugar cookie recipe is one of my favorites! It is not difficult to make, but the decorating … Read more

The Freshman Cook: November 2015

I love chicken, and I can (and do) eat it pretty much everyday. So, when I discovered that we would be creating “Veggies as a Main Dish” today for #SundaySupper, I was at somewhat of a loss on what to make. Then I remembered something that helped me come up with this Portobello Stack. I … Read more

The Freshman Cook: October 2015

Fall is here! Fall is here! There is definitely that fall chill in the air this morning. The sun is shining, the leaves are waving goodbye as they gracefully dance to the ground, and the sweet aroma of Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Oat Topping is in the air!  It’s a beautiful day!  Pumpkin Muffins with … Read more

The Freshman Cook: September 2015

It is time for #SundaySupper and this week we are celebrating fall and all the wonderful flavors of the season. For me, that means apples and caramel and Caramel Apple Pie Bundles! Like many people, fall is my favorite time of year, and what’s not to love? The crisp, cooler weather to wake up to, … Read more