Pecan pie is probably my favorite pie. Which probably seems odd because I don’t like nuts in most anything else. I like them straight up, out of hand but not when cooked or baked. I guess I like them still crunchy. Which would then explain my love for pecan pie. The nuts are still crunchy and that underlayer of caramel goodness? Oh. My. Word, Continue reading
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Pecan Caramel Apple Bars
I was looking for an easy bar recipe. This one looked good because it had sweetened condensed milk poured over it. That’s almost always a good idea. Things get chewy and caramel-y. I really wanted to use up some apples that were languishing away in the fridge. The recipe only called for 2 apples but I used 3. After I cored and peeled the apples they weren’t a large amount anyway. Continue reading
Wild Rice Grain Bowl with Chicken
After having a wild rice bowl at a local restaurant I told my P.S. they’d be easy to make at home. I wouldn’t have any problem chopping and layering a great grain bowl. P.S. (Patient Spouse) was interested in the idea since he hadn’t ordered the bowl. He’s more of a rice blend person than I am and was looking longingly at my meal. Later I looked up ideas online to see what combinations looked best to make it a meal dish. Continue reading
