Lori Fisk-Conners – Nashville House and Home and Garden

I love Macarons

Lori Fisk-Conners — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:56:47 +0000

Cute-as-can-be, buttery macarons capture the whimsy and elegance of Paris, where they’re traditionally served with teaor wrapped up in ribbon to give as a gift. But the secrets of making perfect macarons have long eluded home bakers until now! In I Love Macarons, renowned Japanese pastry-maker Hisako Ogita brings her extensive experience to the art of baking macarons with fully illustrated foolproof step-by-step instructions. This charmingly designed guide is sure to have pastry lovers everywhere whipping up these colorful confections at home, using ordinary baking equipment and simple ingredients to create myriad flavors of perfection. Hisako Ogita is a Japanese …

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Ama a modern tex med cookbook

Lori Fisk-Conners — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:02:23 +0000

Tex-Mex is a delicious, irreverent cuisine that combines the deep traditions of Texan and Mexican cooking. Think meaty stews, breakfast tacos, and tres leches cake. Home cooks will learn how to make them all—in addition to crunchy salads, slow-cooked meats, and fresh cocktails—in this collection of more than 100 recipes from San Antonio native and Los Angeles chef and restauranteur Josef Centeno. Organized into chapters by type of food—including breakfast, vegetables, main courses, desserts, and a super nacho party—this is down-home cooking and grilling at its most inspiring. Presented in a colorful package with more than 100 food and atmospheric …

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Vintage Craft Workshop

Lori Fisk-Conners — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:57:22 +0000

Macramé, appliqué, decoupagé, and more! Cathy Callahan, founder of the popular blog Cathy of California, brings a fresh look to crafts from the ’60s and ’70s in Vintage Craft Workshop. With an eye toward style, not kitsch, superstar contributors including Diane Gilleland, Jill Bliss, and Derek Fagerstrom and Lauren Smith offer their unique interpretations on 24 vintage projects. Brimming with inspiration shots straight from Callahan’s vintage craft books, color photographs of the finished projects, profiles of the original crafters, and tidbits about this unforgettable era, this spirited book makes vintage crafts perfectly stylish for today. Plus, it’s easy to get started …

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Heavenly Hot Fudge Sauce

Lori Fisk-Conners — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:11:00 +0000

Heavenly Hot Fudge Sauce In just 20 minutes you'll have this tasty hot fudge sauce to top your favorite ice cream or dessert treat. 1/2 cup butter 4 oz. bitter (unsweetened) chocolate 3 cups sugar 1 can evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon salt Melt butter in top of double boiler (or in microwave for 40 seconds adding more time until melted). Add chocolate to butter and blend. Add sugar, milk and salt and cook over low heat (still in double boiler) stirring frequently for 20 minutes. Let cool and pour into a jar with lid. This keeps well in a covered …

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Quick Cup Cakes

Lori Fisk-Conners — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:00:25 +0000

Quick Cup Cakes These easy to make cup cakes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 5 tablespoons softened butter (you can also use shortening) 1 egg, well beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, softened (for buttercream) 1 package powdered sugar (for buttercream) 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for buttercream–you can also add some lemon zest for extra flavor) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large mixing bowl. Sift flour one, measure twice, add …

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Black Bean Salsa

Lori Fisk-Conners — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:55:18 +0000

Black Bean Salsa Quick and easy to make and healthy too! 2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can whole kernel corn 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 to 1/2 cups cilantro 4 tbsp olive oil 6 tbsp white vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill. Serve with tortilla chips or add to your favorite taco recipe.

Artichoke Dip

Lori Fisk-Conners — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:43:40 +0000

Artichoke Dip Yummy dip to make at home. 1 14 oz container artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 cup mayo 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Mix ingredients and pour into a small, greased 3 cup casserole dish. Bake 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips or crackers.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Lori Fisk-Conners — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:34:06 +0000

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup This soup was introduced to our congregation at one of the many lenten soup suppers (years ago) by Pastor Ann Bassett and has been a hit every time I make it. 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 2 cans crushed tomatoes (undrained) 2 cans cream of tomato soup 1 1/2 cups milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 8 oz package cream cheese In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in one can of soup, both cans of tomatoes, milk, sugar, basil, paprika, …

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Chocolate Martini

Lori Fisk-Conners — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:28:01 +0000

Chocolate Martini Easy to make and great for anytime 1 1/2 oz chocolate liquor 1 1/2 oz creme de cacao 1/2 oz vanilla vodka (you can use regular vodka too. ) 2 1/2 oz half and half Mix all ingredients in a martini shaker (or in a large glass with a plastic cup covering it) with ice, shake and pour straining ice out of the drink.

Chicken Spaghetti

Lori Fisk-Conners — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:21:14 +0000

Chicken Spaghetti Easy to make family favorite. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 can rotel 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of onion soup 1 lb velveeta cheese 12 oz thin spaghetti (you can use angel hair or regular too. ) Boil chicken breasts in water until fully cooked. Remove from water (save water for next step). Cook spaghetti in the chicken broth. Drain spaghetti. Return to pot and add all of the remaining ingredients. Cook on very low heat stirring constantly until velveeta is melted. Serve with a side salad.