Bread Machine Wheat Rolls

These are by far the absolutely best bread machine rolls that I have tried. I make them often, at least once or twice a week, and they go quickly in my home. In fact, I’ve had to make extra batches of these rolls and send them home with guests. My eldest child is now an expert at forming them. The rolls are so easy to make, because you use a bread maker to form the dough and put it through the first rise. The recipe has the added goodness of powdered milk, which gives it a smooth texture as well … Continue reading

Food Blog Tidbits and Shopping List for August 27 to September 2

As many of you have noticed, I have been somewhat of an absentee blogger this week as I had to go to jury duty. I had wonderful guest bloggers who covered the blog for me but I promise that this coming week I have tons of great fall recipes–everything from quick weeknight meals to more fancy fair for entertaining. But for now, if you missed anything, it’s all right here! Shopping List whole, scaled fish Super Simple Steamed Fish 4 swordfish or mahi-mahi filets Swordfish with Tomatoes and Basil Oil 6 fresh fish fillets (such as mahi-mahi) Shiitake Crusted Fresh … Continue reading

Basic Sweet Dough Rolls

First of all, let me say a big thank you to Michele, Tristi, and Mary Ann who contributed to the food blog this week. For those of you who don’t know, I had the pleasure of jury duty. While others complained of their unfortunate lot in life for having to serve, I sat there child free. . .in the quiet. . .for several hours. No complaining here–but I’m glad to be back and working on bringing you food news and great recipes! (My husband is also especially glad not to be flying solo anymore.) Someone recently asked me if I … Continue reading

Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Rolls

This is not the easiest recipe in the world and you will definitely earn your accolades. There will be no fibbing about how you spent hours in the kitchen–you will indeed spend hours in the kitchen making this. However, if you like baking bread or you want something absolutely heavenly for breakfast. . .this is it! This is actually a combination of three recipes: the best sweet roll dough I’ve ever made (handed down from my grandmother), my own cinnamon roll filling, and a topping made with ice cream that I got from Quick Cooking several years ago. If you … Continue reading