Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is the recipe for the house dressing I served at the Acme Cafe. We went through it like crazy! It was used for the salads, it was also what I marinated my chicken breast in, and it is the base for the wonderful pasta salad we served. Simply Maurie Kay’s Balsamic Vinaigrette Yield = […]
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Carrot Cake
YUM! This carrot cake is the perfect balance of spice cake and sweet cake. I am not a big fan of a TON of carrots in a cake so I came up with this recipe. It is the perfect cake with a cup of coffee and a good book. The best thing is you start […]
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Hummingbird Cake
I made a cake every single day in my restaurant, and I think this Hummingbird Cake was the most requested. It has sweet pineapple, bananas, and cinnamon in a deliciously moist cake. I top it with a fluffy cream cheese icing and some lightly toasted pecans. The combination of flavors is amazing and the best […]
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Strawberry Cake
Baking the perfect cake has always been a goal of mine! After years of making a cake every day several started to rise to the top of the perfect cake top ten lists. This strawberry cake is one of my top three all-time favorites. It is super easy to make and is one of the […]
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Beef Stroganoff
One of the hardest things to do when you are a busy mom is to not let yourself get into a food rut! I have been there. When you have three kids, a husband, a full-time job, oh and let’s not forget the dog and the cat :)! I would find those favorite (quick and […]
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Breakfast Muffin Cake
The weekend is a time for baking! My daughter, Raychel, tries to come home once a month from college, and when she does, it is all about making foods she can easily take back with her to store in her tiny dorm room freezer for later meals. This weekend she requested that I make a […]
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Asian Dressing
The menu at my restaurant had numerous salads to choose from. One of the most popular was the Asian salad. It was a wonderful combination of mixed greens, mandarin oranges, crunchy chow mein noodles, almond, sesame seeds, and grilled chicken breast. But, the thing that set it apart from all the other Asian salads out […]
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Pork Chops with Pecan Honey Glaze
These pecan honey glazed pork chops are so wonderful. They make a great everyday dinner or can be served for the most special occasions too!
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Chicken Fried Dinner
The problem with making a good chicken fried dinner with steak, mashed potatoes, and cream gravy is that it is not an exact science. This type of cooking is something probably learned while standing beside your grandmother or your mom. Fried Chicken can be made with flour and milk or with flour and buttermilk or […]
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Lemon Apricot Cake
This Lemon Apricot cake is great for those days when you just feel like you need a good cake! Late in the day and the sweet tooth starts to call me, and there is nothing in the house, so I head to the pantry and grab a yellow cake mix. But, who wants just a […]
