Recipes by Laurie Alves (Page 9)

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	Homemade Cranberry Sauce A Foodie's Valhalla by Laurie Alves I like to call the upcoming week a Foodie's Valhalla!Thanksgiving is a wonderful Celebration where we sit as a family / friends to share in a meal and give Thanks for all that we share and experience as a community.It is a Fantastic way to validate my mission in Blogging, Food is Absolutely a big expression of LOVE !Please try to…	1 vote 579 views
	Strawberry Napoleons, An Easy and Impressive Dessert by Laurie Alves This is a Dessert from my Cookbook, 5 Ingredient Solutions. It's a great little cookbook, but I get alot of flack for it. You see there are alot of Recipe Snobs. They believe that if a recipe calls for an ingredient that is pre-made or store bought than it isn't really a recipe.I started writing and publishing this blog for 1 reason…	1 vote 468 views
	Lemon Coconut Tartlets for a Hint of Spring by Laurie Alves PagesLemon Coconut Tartlets for a Hint of SpringYou must be so tired of Winter! I hope these bring you the hope that Spring is around the corner!Sometimes I get bogged down with the traditional way a recipe is prepared and don't play with my food. Today was different. Today I decided that Lemon was the addition to this little tart I…	1 vote 510 views
	Bananas Foster French Toast by Laurie Alves Bananas Foster French ToastQuick & Easy Breakfast FavoriteAn easy prep night before, or quick AM breakfast.You can just put this in the oven and get a cup of coffee with the family.It tends to itself!In a buttered, Cast Iron or Baking Pan:Place Banana rounds in one layer at bottom of pan.Pour Brown Sugar Mixture evenly over the…	1 vote 394 views
	Streusel Topped Pumpkin Loaf by Laurie Alves Instructions:Preheat oven 350 fBeat together Eggs, Sugar, oil and orange til fluffy.Stir in Pumpkin.Add in remaining ingredients.Fold Batter into well greased Loaf pans (fill 1/2-3/4) will yield 2Streusel Mixture :1 Cup Brown Sugar, 4 tblsp butter, 2 Tblsp Flour, 1 Tblsp Cinnamon, 1/2 C chopped Walnuts (opt)After folding batter into…	1 vote 379 views
	Quejadas, Portuguese Custard Tartlets by Laurie Alves Crustless Custard TartletsQueijadasA delightful little Mediterranean bite. A Portuguese pastry that is steeped in Azorean Tradition. A smooth, sweet mouthful you will find yourself making for parties and gatherings because they are easy to make and have a short ingredient list. Enjoy!IngredientsInstructionsPreheat Oven to 325 degrees…	1 vote 335 views
	Nutella Brownies by Laurie Alves Thank you so much to my friends @ Food Buzz. Especially Lynn @ "I'll have what she's having" for sharing this recipe! She says if you can mix you can make them.. I so agree! I made them as soon as I saw the recipe!I'm calling it Nutella Brownie BitesHere's the Recipe:Preheat oven to 350. Grease a mini muffin tin.In a large bowl mix…	1 vote 271 views
	Just Salmon & Lemon Potatoes by Laurie Alves Just Salmon & Lemon PotatoesSometimes when we are in a hurry we put together a meal that lacks in flavor and appeal.That just isn't the case with "Just Salmon".While it isn't a Filet Mignon with Bearnaise it is a Healthy, Flavorful Entree that I love to make on a weekday that I don't have alot of time but still want something…	1 vote 430 views
	Simple Desserts by Laurie Alves Have you ever had company show up without notice and had your poor husband run to the store or the bakery for something while you entertain them? Or maybe you were so enthused with planning, shopping and cooking for dinner that you completely forgot Dessert? Maybe you simply live alone and don't want leftovers to kill your diet!For me…	1 vote 580 views
	Eggplant Parmigiana by Laurie Alves Eggplant ParmigianaWhen I start to see the Beautiful Bright Purple Eggplant in the Grocery, I get all mushy inside.I Love Eggplant can you tell? I know it's only February.. but the thought of a soft, sweet bit of Eggplant just warms my tummy. This weekend I visited my favorite farm stand and I found some beautiful Eggplant.I had to…	1 vote 703 views