Empanadas – Savory Hand Pies
These little gems are easy to make and delicious to eat…..a winning combination! Read more
Posts from the ‘Food Glorious Food’ Category
Aug 12
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Aug 9
Encore -The Perfect Chocolate Cake
I give you, again, this post with the recipe for The Perfect Chocolate Cake. If it were not for my sweet husband, Randy, whose birthday just happens to be today, this story and more importantly, this perfectly delicious chocolate cake recipe, would never have appeared on Two Chums. Happy Birthday honey and thank you for being so persistent in wanting me to find just the “right” recipe 🙂 Aren’t I lucky that even before I found this recipe that I love, I first found just the “right” guy to love:-)
So here it is as it first appeared on Two Chums in February of 2012. This is the story of how it is that I came to have the recipe for The Perfect Chocolate Cake… Read more
Aug 8
Italian Delight – Amaretti
These classic Italian cookies have a crunchy exterior and a lightly chewy interior and a really yummy almond flavor. And they have the added benefit of being gluten-free! Read more
Aug 1
Tiny Chums – Fairies And Tea Parties
What a lovely way to spend some happy time with your little ones! Read more
Jul 24
Jul 14
Vive La France! – French Macarons
Today is Bastille Day. All over France there are celebrations going on. There is a parade down the Champs-Élysées in the morning and fireworks over the Eiffel Tower at night. Read more
Jul 12
Encore – A 50/50 Ice Cream Dream Come True
If you grew up in the Baby Boomer era you no doubt remember that consummate icon of summer ….the Good Humor Ice Cream truck. Read more
Jul 11
Brie Baked In Puff Pastry – Ooh La La!
If your mouth isn’t watering already, it will be once you taste this! Read more
Jul 8
Salad Days – Panzanella
Salad made from bread? It may sound odd but the taste is satisfying and delicious! Read more
Jul 5
Encore – The Bees Know
Ever since this post was first published we have had people ask again and again “Does that bee sting thing REALLY work for picking watermelons?”…The answer is
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Jul 1
All Kinds Of Red, White and Blue!
We have some fun and delicious ideas for your Independence Day celebration! Read more
Jun 28
Encore – Classic Quiche
This past week we had house guests and that led to making special breakfasts each morning and one of my favorite dishes…Classic Quiche. I have made this so many times I have lost count. We never seem to tire of it and it is one of the most requested in my repertoire of recipes. You won’t be disappointed if you try it. It is even good reheated the next day should you happen to have any left over. For all those reasons it is this week’s Encore post. Bon Appetit! Read more
Jun 27
A Very Good Start
These little appetizers are creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty and just a little spicy. Oh and did we mention… Read more
Jun 26
Jun 24
Peter Piper And The Pickles
Do you remember that old children’s rhyme, “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers”? Well Peter isn’t the only one with pickles and pickled peppers 🙂 Read more
Jun 19
Dear Chums – What Meal Should I Take?
“Dear Chums,
I have offered to take dinner to a friend in need. She has a family of four (including two toddlers). Read more
Jun 18
Salad Days – Breakfast Gone Green
We could all use more greens in our diet, right? Why wait for lunch or dinner? A “green” breakfast can be delicious! Read more
Jun 13
Sweet And Spicy Popcorn – A Treat For Dad
When you asked them what an ideal afternoon would look like, many men would say that it involves getting comfortable in their favorite chair, flipping on the TV to watch their favorite team, with some great snacks close by. We can’t help you with the rest but we’ve got a great snack you can make for dad on his day 🙂 Read more
Jun 12
Savvy Secrets – Bananas
You don’t want to miss these savvy secrets!
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Jun 7
Encore – Fresh Freezer Jam
When we began this blog a little over 2 years ago one of the first posts we did was on Freezer Jam. It happened to be raspberry, but you can just as easily use strawberries. Read more
Jun 4
Salad Days – Fruity Spinach Salad
This is a salad that gives you leafy greens, fresh and dried fruit, nuts if you want them, and protein from lean chicken. Oh, and did we mention that it is DELICIOUS too? Read more
May 31
Encore!
en·core – (ahng-kawr) any repeated or additional performance or appearance
Your Two Chums have talked about bringing you some repeat presentations of things we have done in the past in what we will call Encore posts. Since we do new posts Monday through Friday each week, Saturday seemed like the perfect time for this. For those of you who may have joined our Two Chums family in more recent months it will give you a chance to see them for the first time, and for our old chums, it can be a fun reminder of an old favorite.
Carrot Cake is Jackie’s favorite and since tomorrow is her birthday this seemed the perfect time to begin with that as our first Encore post…HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear chum! Please join me in celebrating her:-)
May 30
Creamy Chipotle Taco Dip
This could be the star of your next party 🙂 Read more
May 23
Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad
This is a new twist on an old favorite! Read more
May 20
Chewy Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
If you like Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies and want to avoid gluten and dairy, you might have a new favorite with these! Read more
May 16
This Little Piggy
This adorable cake sold at a FFA auction last night. In case you are unfamiliar FFA stands for Read more
May 13
Artichokes – A Fun Food!
When is the last time you made an artichoke for dinner? Read more
May 9
Mother’s Day Lemonade
Every mother will tell you that what is most important is that whatever her children or grandchildren do for her, or make for her, that it is done with love. If it happens to be sweet, refreshing, delicious and lovely to look at…well, all the better 🙂 Read more
May 5
Cinco De Mayo – A Sweet And Spicy Celebration
This is perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. It is so simple and so good, you’ll be “celebrating” all summer long! Read more
May 2
Creamy Lemony Pasta
What could be better to make for dinner than something that is easy, quick AND delicious?!!! Read more
May 1
Salad Days – A Light Spring Supper
Can you believe it is already May? HAppy MAy Day dear chums 🙂 As the days grow longer and warmer (or some just down right hot!) it is nice now and again to have a simple salad for dinner. We have one we think fits the bill really nicely. Read more
Apr 25
Puppies In A Jacket
Everyone has had pigs in blanket, breakfast sausages wrapped in pancakes. This is a variation on that theme. Little cocktail hot dogs wrapped in buttered toast. Kids of all ages love these! Read more
Apr 24
A Little Bite Is Just Right
Sometimes, after a big lunch or dinner you don’t need or even want a big dessert. Sometimes, it is just a little bite of something (preferably a chocolate something) that is just right 🙂
Apr 18
Easter Cookie Pops
These are what we would call a trifecta….easy, delicious, and can serve as your centerpiece!
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Apr 17
Tick Tock Cinnamon Rolls – An Easter Tradition
Years ago there was a wonderful restaurant right in the heart of Hollywood called the Tick Tock. It was a place to go when you wanted delicious home cooking and you weren’t the one cooking it. Growing up, my family ate there frequently on Sundays after church. And when I was married and had children of my own we continued the tradition. Read more
Apr 11
A Timeless Classic – Chicken Soup
There won’t be a dinner table in any Jewish home come Monday that doesn’t include that iconic Jewish food…chicken soup. Or to be more specific, Matzo Ball Soup, which is really just chicken soup with matzo balls.
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Apr 10
Some Things Bear Repeating – Brisket
Passover begins at sundown on Monday. In Jewish homes everywhere families will be sitting down together to celebrate at a Passover seder. In many of those dining rooms there will be brisket on the seder table. But you don’t have to be Jewish, or celebrating Passover, to enjoy this super easy and very delicious meal!
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Apr 4
Rise And Shine – Eggs Benedict
If there is one iconic dish that signifies a luxury breakfast or brunch, it would have to be Eggs Benedict. There is not a a respectable brunch menu or buffet that doesn’t include classic Eggs Benedict or some variation of them. We have our own simplified version for you, our chums 🙂 Read more
Apr 1
Oeufs En Cocotte – No Fooling
It may be April Fools Day but we aren’t fooling around when we tell you that cooking eggs this way makes a delicious dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a late night supper to celebrate your birthday! Happy Birthday, dear Hilary! Read more
Mar 28
Some Things Bear Repeating – Banana Muffins
A few months ago we gave you the recipe for our Favorite Banana Muffins. That is not just a name….Favorite Banana Muffins….it is truly what they are 🙂
Mar 24
Rise And Shine – Better Bacon
All across this country as the sun peeks up over the horizon there are kitchens filled with that intoxicating aroma of sizzling bacon.But do you ever think twice about frying bacon because of the greasy mess you can end up with on your stove? You won’t have to hesitate anymore! Read more
Mar 21
Ou La La – Nutella Crepes!
Whether you are having them for breakfast or as a dessert, you simply can’t go wrong. My granddaughter Sadie could tell how good they are. Doesn’t her little face say it all? Read more
Mar 20
Salad Days – BBQ Chicken Salad
As the saying goes, “You eat first with your eyes”. The colors alone in this salad should signal a very delightful meal…but tasting is believing! Read more
Mar 14
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner – Dublin Coddle
“What in the world is Dublin Coddle?” you may well be asking. It’s Irish comfort food at it’s best and is the perfect alternative to corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Read more
Mar 13
The Best of Ireland!
Our favorite Irish food?…why it’s their delicious butter of course! Read more
Mar 12
Dear Chums…….Is Bread OK To Eat?
In an effort to respond to the questions we receive from time to time we will be doing a regular “Dear Chums” post. We would welcome any questions you might have regarding etiquette or any subject that deals with making our lives more abundant. This is a letter we received just the other day:
“Dear Chums,
There was a recent study by the Environmental Working Group that said a large number of food products including sliced bread contain the same ingredient, (a type of rubber), used in yoga mats!” Read more
Mar 3
Mardi Gras Dessert – Banana Pudding
You REALLY can’t go wrong by serving this at your Mardi Gras celebration tomorrow or any celebration for that matter!
Feb 26
If It’s Good Enough For Wolfgang Puck…
…then it is probably good enough for you too to serve it with confidence. Every year, for the past 20 years, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, has served this to the Hollywood elite at the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball. What exactly are we referring to? Chicken Pot Pie! Read more
Feb 14
Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! – Crawfish Gumbo
This is a cajun motto for “Let the good times roll !” Those who visit the beautiful city of New Orleans will see it written most everywhere. Recently I had the great fortune to take my grandson, Jeremy there to be guests on a cooking show with Chef Jeff Henderson, called Family Style With Chef Jeff. It airs tomorrow thus the second post for today 🙂 Read more
Feb 14
Sweet Hearts – White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread
What says “Valentine” better than a heart? And what better heart than a yummy sweet pink cookie heart ?!! 🙂 Read more
Feb 13
Love In The Morning – Heart Shaped Breakfast
Dinner doesn’t have to be the only romantic meal of the day on Valentine’s Day. Why not start celebrating at breakfast? Read more
Feb 11
“Heart-y” Healthy Soup
This soup is not only tasty and healthy, it also has heart or more accurately, hearts….carrot hearts! Read more
Feb 10
Very interesting!
Do you think that a liter of cold water weighs the same as a liter of hot water? Read more
Jan 27
Eat Like A Princess!
Although not born a princess, certainly Catherine, Duchess of York, is considered a princess and will, in fact, one day be the wife of the King of England. Read more
Jan 24
Rise and Shine – Sunshine In A Glass
This is my new favorite breakfast! Read more
Jan 20
Leftovers 411 – Meatloaf Another Way
You can have it hot OR you can have it cold! Read more
Jan 17
Homemade Froyo
When you want a healthy, easy, delicious, treat, you can make it in moments! Read more
Jan 14
No Bake Cheesecake Sandwiches
The other day we were having guests for Sunday lunch and I decided that morning that I wanted to serve cheesecake for dessert. To be more accurate (and honest), I decided I wanted to EAT cheesecake for dessert.
Jan 10
Jan 8
Company Cake
Our dear chum Janna, posted a wonderful recipe on Facebook and I just had to share it with all of you. I grew up eating this cake as my grandmother loved to make a version of it too! Read more
Dec 30
A Buffet Is Always A Good Idea
If you are still deciding what to have for your New Years Eve or New Years Day celebration, we have some ideas for you….a buffet….especially a buffet of finger foods, is always a good idea:-)
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Dec 27
Perfect Hot Cocoa
Making perfect homemade creamy, rich, hot chocolate is more simple than you might think. It’s just cocoa powder, sugar, salt, water, vanilla and milk….you probably have all that on hand right now! Read more
Dec 24
I’m Dreaming of a Sweet Christmas
Still deciding what to make for your Christmas dinner dessert? Here are some of our favorites:-) Read more
Dec 23
No Wheat? No Dairy? No Problem Santa!
These amazing peanut butter cookies have only 4 ingredients that do NOT include dairy or gluten and take 8 minutes to bake! The perfect cookie for Santa and his elves on Christmas Eve and for you and your little elves anytime! Read more
Dec 17
My Favorite Things – Five Apple Cider
Oh golly, the taste of heated Five Apple Cider with spices is wonderful and so much a part of the holidays! Read more
Dec 16
Cinnamon Sticks aka Crack Sticks
These are so good, one of our chums says her family calls them”crack sticks” because they are SO addictive! Read more
Dec 6
Favorite Things – Creme Brulee
So it turns out that one of the most rich, delicious, elegant desserts is also one of the easiest to make! Read more
Dec 3
As Easy As Pie – Brandied Apple Pie
Ever wonder where that saying came from? According to Wikipedia: “As easy as pie” is a popular colloquial idiom which is used to describe a task or experience as pleasurable and simple. The idiom does not refer to the making of a pie, but rather to the act of consuming a pie (“as easy as eating a pie”) which is usually a simple and pleasurable experience. Read more
Nov 29
Soup’s On – Cauliflower Cheddar
All that leftover turkey that will become sandwiches needs a good side dish….we’ve got that! Read more
Nov 26
Yummy With A Twist
One of our chums took a recipe we posted a few weeks ago, and added to it. We love it when that happens 🙂 Read more
Nov 20
Nov 14
On The Side – Braised Red Cabbage
Sometimes when you are planning a meal it is more difficult to be creative with side dishes than it is the main dish. Read more
Nov 8
Perfect Drink For A Holiday Celebration!
This is a fabulous, non-alcoholic punch that everyone loves once they take a sip! Read more
Nov 4
Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle
Chocolate pudding, peanut butter mousse, graham cracker toffee and whipped cream…need we say more? Read more
Oct 29
The Marriage of Popcorn and The Movies
A street vendor sells popcorn to children in 1912 Illinois. Image by © Kirn Vintage Stock/Corbis.
Ever wonder how popcorn made its way into the movie theaters? It was not always there! Read more
Oct 28
Halloween Hats
These are fun and soooo easy to make for your Halloween celebration!
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Oct 22
Banana Caramel Cream Pecan Cake
This is NOT the cake that will be served at Prince George’s Christening tomorrow….but it could be! Read more
Oct 18
Mediterranean Delight
Falafel, warm pita bread, saganki, hummus and tzatziki sauce…yummy! Simple to make at home and good for you too! Read more
Oct 17
Say “Cheese” – Saganaki Greek Cheese That Is!
By now you may be realizing that all this week we have been highlighting people, stories and food that come from the Mediterranean. Up until now, we have been focused primarily on Italy.
Oct 15
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
What’s more Mediterranean than pasta, tomatoes, peppers, salami and olives? Put them all together and you’ve got one great pasta salad! Read more
Oct 11
No Guilt Oatmeal Apple Walnut Bars
The title of this post just about sums these bars up. Only one descriptive word is missing from the title….delish! Read more
Oct 4
Simple Soft Homemade Pretzels
As Fall sets in, what could be more inviting than a warm soft homemade pretzel?!!! And yes!…anyone can make these 🙂 Read more
Oct 1
It’s Oktoberfest Time!
Today is October 1st. Whether you are of German heritage or not, it’s time to celebrate. It’s Oktoberfest time! Read more
Sep 27
Weekend Brunch – Easy Huevos Rancheros
Sometimes we think foods that have a foreign name or that we aren’t sure how to pronounce, must certainly be difficult to make. Not this one! Read more
Sep 25
Simple and Hearty – Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew
After a long day it is nice to be able to make a meal that won’t take longer to clean up than it did to eat. From time to time we want to bring you ideas for some meals that you can make in minutes and that are oh so satisfying…otherwise known as Simple and Hearty. Today it is Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew. Read more
Sep 20
Thai It, You’ll Like It – Coconut Chicken Soup
This is quick and easy to make and SOOOO yummy! Read more
Sep 19
Breakfast “Cupcakes”
This breakfast muffin is so good, all you have to do is add a little butter cream cheese icing and you’ve got the perfect cupcake! Read more
Sep 17
Salad Days – Aunt Nancy’s Taco Salad
Many years ago my darling cousin, Nancy Joy, served my son, Trevor, and I a wonderful taco salad. Read more
Sep 13
Dog Days of Summer Delight – Cherry Ice
Sometimes the hottest days of summer, otherwise known as The Dog Days of Summer, come at the beginning of Fall. When they arrive, we can all enjoy a treat of something cool and refreshing! Read more
Sep 10
Delicious Tuesday Chicken Sandwich
It would be just as delicious on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday! Read more
Sep 6
Love Lemon – Lemon Custard Cakes
Love a good lemony dessert? Here’s a quick, easy and very yummy one for you! Read more
Sep 3
Perfect Iced Refreshment
Want the perfect glass of iced tea? Read more
Sep 2
Happy Labor Day!
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a day set aside each year to celebrate the achievements of American workers and the contributions they have made to our country. Read more
Aug 30
Making A Better Burger
This is the start of Labor Day weekend. We’ve got a tip to make your burgers better:) Read more
Aug 28
Nuts to You! – Iced Pecans
Our “chum”, Sally from Texas, shared this recipe with us that she found in a 1960’s copy of a Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Read more
Aug 20
Double Duty Waffles
Waffles are always a welcome sight on any morning, but especially on school or work day mornings. They don’t have to be time consuming or a hassle. And they can do “double duty ” if you use them to make lunch to! We’ll show you how 🙂 Read more
Aug 9
Everyone’s Favorite Summer Sandwich
What is everyone’s favorite summer sandwich? Why an ice cream sandwich, of course! Read more
Aug 3
Weekend Delight – Carrot Cake Pancakes
No you aren’t seeing double. Due to a problem with the server, many of you, our chums who subscribe to Two Chums, were unable to open the e-mail containing the post yesterday. So we are resending it out to you today. Happy Saturday and Bon Appetit !
All across this great land, as the weekend approaches, so does brunch! What better way to celebrate the weekend than with breakfast and dessert combined? !!! Read more
Jul 30
Salad Days – Kale Salad
Nothing tastes better for lunch or dinner on warm summer days or nights than a refreshing crisp salad. Cool and crunchy and perfectly dressed, this Kale Salad surely fits the bill…oh and did we mention it is really healthy too? 🙂
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Jul 19
The Cookie Jar – Lemon Butter Cookies
What is summer without some yummy cookies for your trips to the beach, a weekend picnic, a Sunday lunch or a treat with a cup of tea or a tall glass of iced tea any afternoon of the week? Read more
