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The Little Traveler’s Famous Lemon Curd Bars

A recipe from The Little Traveler‘s gourmet department, where we only do easy & delicious: Ingredients: 1 Cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 10 to 12 ounce jar Lemon Curd 2/3 cup coconut flakes (optional) 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds, or other nuts Directions: [...]

The Ultimate Italian Dessert

A recipe from The Little Traveler‘s gourmet department, where we only do easy & delicious: Ingredients: 1 pkg Tiramisu Chocolate Crunch Topping* 1c chocolate graham crackers, crushed 2 T sugar 1/3 c pecans, chopped 1/4 c butter, melted 1/3 c East Shore Dipping Caramel* 1 pkg Wind and Willow Tiramisu Mix* 8 oz cream cheese [...]

Recipe: Reindeer Dip

From The Little Traveler‘s Gourmet Department, where we only do easy & delicious: Ingredients: 1c Robert Rothschild S’mores Dip* 2 T small marshmallows cut in half 2 T chopped salted, roasted peanuts 2T chopped Super White Chocolate Wafers* Directions: Mix all of the above and serve with Robert Rothschild Chocolate Dipping Pretzels,* Cinnamon Honey Dipping [...]

We’re talking Turkey with Renee Ferguson

It’s Monday, two days before Thanksgiving. Grocery stores hum with shoppers, turkeys practically fly out of the in-store butcher shops and freezers. Shoppers head home to begin preparing Thanksgiving dinners…and very soon, novices as well as experts may experience the dreaded Thanksgiving ‘turkey trauma’. Rest easy. “Talk Turkey to Me,” authored by our local Butterball-trained [...]

Crock Pot Chicken Recipes South of the Border Chicken

What You Need: 3 T canola oil 4 lg. chicken breast 1 (19 oz) can of enchilada sauce 2 (11 oz) cans cream of chicken soup 1 (4.25 oz) can black olives, sliced 2 dozen corn tortillas 1 lg. onion, chopped 1 (8 oz) pkg. taco style cheese   How to Make It:   Place [...]

How to Make Deviled Eyeballs

A spooky spin on traditional deviled eggs, these snacks are sure to delight your Halloween guests.   Supplies Needed:   6 eggs ¼ mayonnaise ½ teaspoon of vinegar 1 tsp mustard Salt and pepper Green food coloring Sliced black olives Red food coloring   Also, keep on hand a pot to boil the eggs, a [...]

How to Make Spider Cookies

No baking required for this easy Halloween treat that the kids will love to prepare.   Supplies Needed:     Oreo cookies for the body Thin licorice, cut in short pieces, for the legs Colored candies for eyes Icing to keep things together     Step 1: Add the Legs   Open the Oreo cookie [...]

How to Make Tombstone and Halloween-Shaped Sandwiches

  These are a fun spin on boring old sandwiches, perfect for spooky lunchtimes or parties. Use whatever shapes you’d like and all your favourite sandwich fillings.   TIP: Depending on the shapes you make, this recipe can leave quite a bit of spare bread. You can freeze the bread. Then thaw it and dry [...]

How to Make Banana Ghosts on a Stick

  A nice change from over-sugared treats, these are very simple and a whole lot of fun. Just some bananas, skewers and a few drops of icing and you’re good to go.     Supplies Needed:   Bananas (1 banana per 2 treats) Wooden skewers Icing Knife Cutting board     Step 1: Peel and [...]

Watermelon Sorbet

          Sorbet is an easy treat to make for any occasion.         Ingredients   3 cups water 1 cup sugar 4 cups seeded, chopped watermelon 1/4 cup lime juice   4 Tbsp. vodka or your preferred alcohol (optional)       Preparation:   In a medium saucepan, over [...]

Make Ahead Food Ideas for 4th of July Entertaining

  Are you planning a big shin-dig for Independence Day? If so, consider some of these make-ahead food ideas for 4th of July entertaining. Making some of the food up to a week before the big day will enable you to relax and enjoy yourself.   Begin by creating a budget for your event. Choose [...]

Chicken Tortilla Soup – Cinco de Mayo

          Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients : 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 4 teaspoons Pepper Sauce 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.) 2 tablespoons uncooked rice 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 [...]

Tomato Burger Soup – Janet McCormick

Tomato Burger Soup              The boy is home sick today and though I had something totally different in mind to feature this week, I decided cuisine in the form of something soupy and soothing was in order for the little one’s fussy sore throat.  Much like chicken soup, tomato juice has an ample supply of [...]

St. Patrick’s Day – Facts & Food

St. Patrick ’s Day is in honor of the Patron Saint Patrick who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles or also known as Ireland.  Over 34 million Americans are of Irish descent which is almost 9 times the population of Ireland.  Erin Go Braugh is one of the most common Irish terms used which means [...]

Mardi Gras Party at Home Ideas

With Fat Tuesday fast approaching, let us give you some ideas for your own at home Mardi Gras party.  Your kids will love dressing up in beads, masks and hats.  These are inexpensive items that you can pick up at your local party supply store.  Traditional Mardi Gras colors are purple, green and gold which [...]