Carly Ellen Kramer's Blog, page 20

Whisky Pecans

Candied pecans flavored with whisky and cinnamon? Yes, please! These are wonderful on a buffet table, in small containers packed in lunches, or fresh from the oven while standing in your kitchen. Enjoy! Ingredients (Makes 2 pounds) 2 pounds halved pecans (or use pecan pieces for the same flavor but a lower price) 2 egg […]

Pilar’s Spinach Noodle Casserole

I first shared the post you see below in January of 2016, and am sharing it again in her memory. See you on the other side, my friend.  If you don’t have a friend like Pilar, you don’t know what you’re missing! Pilar is the type of girlfriend with whom you can have a serious, […]

Lavender Chamomile Tea Cookies

Perfect with brunch or afternoon tea, these little cookies offer lovely and surprising flavors. Because they are crisp (perfect for dunking), they will keep well in a sealed storage container on your counter or in the freezer. Let’s get started! Ingredients (Makes 3 dozen cookies) 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup honey 3/4 cup white […]

Review: Sushi GO!

A new dining adventure awaits you on the Northeast corner of South Kinnickinnic Avenue and East Oklahoma Avenue in Bay View… Sushi GO! For all of the dining options in Bay View – and there’s stiff competition here, my friends – sushi restaurants are still uncommon. There’s room in the local dining scene for a […]

Vintage Post: King Crab Rolls

Happy Holidays, Everyone! King Crab Rolls just might be my very favorite special occasion food.  While King Crab is expensive, it is spectacularly delicious.  Alaskan King Crab is a wild caught (never farmed) product, and is sustainably harvested.  I feel much better about splurging on a pricey ingredient if I know my purchase is not […]

No-Bake Cookie Balls

Santa is coming! You need cookies NOW! No worries, this recipe is speedy and delicious – you don’t even need to turn on your oven. Let’s get started! Ingredients (Makes 36 cookie balls) 2 cups crushed chocolate wafer cookies or Kit-Kat candy bars 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter […]

Chocolate Pretzel Cookies

Chocolate covered pretzels are everywhere in December. The combination of sweet and salty is impossible for many people to resist! Today we’re crunching up a few cups of chocolate covered pretzels (a fun job for kids!) and baking them into cookies. This recipe is super easy and tastes scrumptious. What are you waiting for? Ingredients […]

Chocolate Lime Drops

Think chocolate chip cookies but with a festive holiday twist. My kiddos love these. Santa will, too!  Ingredients (Makes 3 dozen cookies) 2/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup lime-flavored gelatin powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 3/4 cups flour 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions […]

Festive Filet Mignon

Just in time for the holidays, we’re sharing a vintage recipe for filet mignon. An indulgence? Of course. Filet mignon is such a high quality cut of meat that it really doesn’t need much in the way of preparation or fussy cooking techniques. Today, all we’re doing is giving this tenderloin a simple dry rub and […]

Pineapple Rice

Here’s a super fast side dish that’s fantastic with chicken or fish. Ready… set… GO! Ingredients (Serves 4 with leftovers) 2 cups long grain rice 1/4 cup crushed pineapple (with juice) 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup pecans for garnish (optional) Directions Step 1) Combine all ingredients except […]