Since its debut in the 1970s, McDonald’s Shamrock Shake has garnered something of a cult following. I’m certain part of its popularity stems from very limited availability. You might be interested to know the Shamrock Shake has its own website pointing devoted fans to selected serving locations. I love a good milkshake, but this seems a […]

  Mayan Chocolate Truffles. Oh my heavens. Just the name alone gets me excited all over again. These chocolaty delights have a little sweet, a little spice and a whole lot of sass. When I saw Kari’s recipe, I found myself suddenly craving chocolate in truffle form.     Kari a.k.a. Craftinomicon probably doesn’t realize the phenomenon her […]

  With spring quickly approaching in the next few weeks, I fear my warm and comforting soups may be on their way out. I easily love a bowl of soup no matter the season, but sometimes the thought of standing over a large stock pot for a few hours just isn’t as appealing as laying […]

  Although I’m not a hot wing person, I like “Buffalo” flavored things. So, when I saw these Buffalo Chicken Wraps from the lovely and hilarious Bev Weidner, I about fell out of my chair. Not only are there Buffalo-flavored chicken tenders (much easier to eat than wings) in these wraps, but some of my […]

  I know what you’re thinking, and I’m going to answer your question right up front. Yes, making flour tortillas from scratch is worth it. It was certainly my question before making them the first time. But here’s why it’s worth it: the ones at the store are uniform, bland, and blonde. The ones you […]

  I finally made a pork tenderloin that I like! My problem in the past has been that it can be dry and lacking flavor. This Asian Pork Tenderloin recipe from TK member mags7461 (which she adapted from All Recipes) is flavorful and juicy all at once.       You will need: pork tenderloin, […]

  When it’s a snow day in my area and I’m trapped in the house with too much time on my hands and nowhere to go, I invariably start drooling over recipes online. Of course, this usually leads to some form of baked good being made, which also leads to way too much of said […]

  I know what you’re thinking: What’s a BLT without the bacon? But I promise, this sandwich will have you and your meat-loving family members saying, “I don’t miss the meat!” My mom developed this recipe for her latest, Cook without a Book: Meatless Meals and I’m proud to say that I helped on this […]