The name ástarpungar means “love balls.” These are a delicious workaday kind of fried pastries that are still made weekly in some households. My paternal grandmother always has some ready for guests. I really like these little doughnuts, especially warm with a glass of cold milk. Make them and everyone will love you for it ;-)Ingredients:4 cups flour...
Sabtu, 31 Agustus 2013
Surströmming and surströmmingfest Swedish fermented herring
Theres a popular evening show on Estonian national TV, called Ringvaade. About two weeks ago they had a brief section about the infamous Swedish delicacy, surströmming or fermented herring. Theres a krog (tavern) on the island of Vormsi, called Krog №14 and they were holding a traditional surströmmingsfest in early October. On the show, the chef of...
3 Cheese Lasagna Rolls a 50 VISA GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY!
Hi guys!! I am SO EXCITED to be doing my very first GIVEAWAY! Yaaaaaaayyyyyyy : )This is your chance to WIN a $50 dollar VISA Giftcard from yours truly! I have been having so much fun blogging about the greatest thing in the world.... FOOD! It is my ultimate passion to cook and bake and experiment in...
Weekend Potluck 28
Welcome back to Weekend Potluck! Thanks for bringing so many awesome oven free recipes last week. There were so many good ones! I picked a ton I want to try :) Now, lets take a quick peek back at last week... The recipe with the most clicks was ~ ...
Jumat, 30 Agustus 2013
Blogger Spotlight Mandys Recipe Box
Hi guys! I am so excited to announce my very first Guest Blogger Spotlight! I have a list of blogs that I am just obsessed with! I have to stop by them everyday to see what yummy foods theyve posted. So many of the meals that have graced my kitchen table are because of these awesome blogs. I...
Ranch Chicken
I wish I could take the credit for this delicious recipe! It is one of my favorites! I honestly dont even know who to give the credit to because I dont know where it originally came from. My little sis Lindsey told me about it a couple of years ago and I think a friend of hers gave it to her. It is crispy, full of flavor and...
My baby is 3!
My baby turned 3 last Saturday, and Im still crying about it :*( He is growing up too fast! I wish I could push pause and take in all the special moments. One of the most recent, and favorite of mine, was when I was driving him to daycare last week. I could see him looking at me in the rear view mirror when he said, "You so pwetty,...
Fried cod cheeks
10 cod cheeks1 egg white, beaten until it begins to froth slightlyBread crumbs with salt and pepper to taste200 g butter or margarineCut the cheeks away from the heads if needed. Clean well (scrape off the slime under cold running water) and pat dry. Dip the cheeks in the egg white and dredge in the breadcrumbs. Fry in the butter until golden brown....
Kamis, 29 Agustus 2013
Menu Plan Monday 5
The new year is here and I can hardly believe it. I have a few goals I want to accomplish this year. Im calling them goals and not resolutions. I think the name change will help my own weird head to keep on track and stick with them. Along with eating better, getting organized, and spending more quality time...
Parmesan Garlic Chicken
There are a lot of different versions of parmesan chicken out there. This one is my favorite! Its probably the easiest one to make too. I love that it doesnt use bread crumbs like most of the other recipes Ive seen. This is one of those easy weeknight meals we all look for. It can be ready in 30 minutes and it is sure to please. Serve...
Candy Bar Cupcakes with Quick and Delicious Buttercream Frosting
I LOVE cupcakes! But, who doesnt? I also love candy bars and thought how cool and delish would it be to throw some mini candy bars in a cupcake batter! I also have been on the hunt for a bakery like frosting and I think I created it along with these cupcakes! Whenever I taste a cake or cupcake...
