Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather Valentines Day is tomorrow and I will be surprised if Ice Sculptures in front yards are not the biggest hit this Valentines Day. When we get through playing in the ice, come on in and warm up with some wonderful Valentine treats that all of you are bringing. I can't wait to see what you will be sharing today and hope you will share with us what your plans are for a Valentine Treat. I am sharing my Tiramisu Parfait with you today, hope you enjoy it. Tiramisu Parfait   This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Baked French Swirl Toast at Melding Magic Morning Snack Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies at Yesterfood Fruity Pebbles White Hot Chocolate at Cooking For The Seven Dwarfs Lunch Quick and Easy Southwest Chicken Chili at I Thee Cook Salsa Cream Cheese Chicken Taco Cups at What's Cooking In The Burbs Lemon Coconut Cake at Gypsy Heart Afternoon Snack Valen...

Tiramisu Parfait I am very happy that you are coming along with Foods of The World on our trip to Italy. I am bringing a very special dessert for one of our stops.  Tiramisu is said to be one of Italy's most popular desserts and it is clearly one of my favorites. Once referred to as The Soup of The Duke, it is believed to have originated in Northern Italy in the Veneto area. The romantic city of Venice is the capital city of Veneto. This rich coffee flavored dessert is often served on special occasions in Italian homes and restaurants. Tiramisu means "pick me up", and should be savored with each bite of the layered creamy dessert.  On January 17, 2013 Tiramisu was declared the official dish of the 6th World Day of Italian Cuisine.  Pin For Later The original recipe for Tiramisu is layered with coffee soaked Savoiardi Biscuits with another layer of Mascarpone Cream, sometimes using raw eggs and topping the layers with cocoa powder. Some recipes will call for a mix...

Come on in and find a spot by the fire, I have some hot chocolate for you.  It is really cold out there but really cozy in the cottage.  We have really taken advantage of all the in-door time, we have cleaned out the pantry, closets and re organized books and files.  I really enjoy having this time to take care of these inside projects.  Lets take a look at The Menu for next week. Sunday Slow Cooker Lasagna Tossed Green Salad Garlic Bread Surprise Bundt Cake Monday Rancher Beans Spicy Oven Fries Fresh Tomato Salad Corn Bread Left Over Bundt Cake Tuesday Slow Cooker Swiss Strips Green Bean with Onions and Bacon Rice Tossed Green Salad Hot Biscuits Olive Oil and Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies   Wednesday Lincolns Birthday Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup Garlic Toast Best Cherry Pie Thursday Full Plate Thursday Paleo Chicken Marbella at Tessa The Do...

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather Snow on the ground, a crackling fire in the fireplace a cozy chair and a fury lap quilt, come on in find your spot and I will bring you a cup of wonderful hot Cider and we have a tray of Man Cookies for you to enjoy.  I am so excited to see you today and have been looking forward to our party, I can't wait to see what you are bringing today so lets get right to the table. Man Cookies   This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Baked Breakfast Empanadas at Darling Doodles Morning Snack King Cake at Tina's Delicious Dishes or Valentine Strawberry Mini Pies at Stockpiling Moms Lunch Kale and White Bean with Smoked Sausage Soup at Belle of The Kitchen or Simply Smokin Salmon Burger at Simply Fresh Dinners Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie at Lulu's Musings Afternoon Snack S'Mores Brownies Unusually Lovely Dinner Paleo Chicken Marbella at Tessa The ...

We attend at least one or two Pot Luck Dinners every month and there is always so much wonderful food. One of the events we went to recently had an Italian Night so I decided to take my Slow Cooker Lasagna. Through the years this recipe has gone to sports events, family reunions, and many ladies events. It is a recipe that is full of Italian flavor and yet so easy to put together and then go on with your day and enjoy the party. Slow Cooker Lasagna Slow Cooker Lasagna Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 1 pound Italian Sausage 1 pound ground chuck 2 cups diced tomatoes with juice 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon parsley 1 tablespoon basil 1 teaspoon anise seed 1 1/2 cups tomato paste 3 to 4 cups water non stick cooking spray 1 package uncooked lasagna noodles 32 ounce container of Ricotta Cheese 4 cups Mozzarella Cheese, grated 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, ...

I am so excited, we have had a tiny break in the weather and have been able to get out in the garden and finish planting our spring onions. We will be getting very cold temps in the next few days, but we got them in the ground, yeah! I sure am glad to see all of you today and hope you are planning on a fun weekend with family and friends. It is a big football weekend here, with everyone believing their team will win, as for me I will be enjoying all the great food, just grazing for a couple of hours.  Lets take a look at next weeks menu.  Sunday Super Bowl Party Southwest Skillet Dip Baby Bella Bites Polish Sausage with Cabbage and Onions Slow Cooker Baked Pinto's Mustard Potato Salad Man Cookies Monday Nana's Hoppin John Corn and Green Chilies Casserole Green Tossed Salad Corn Bread Left Over& Cookies and Fresh Fruit Tuesday Stuffed Peppers Mashed Potatoes Tossed Green Salad D...