There’s a famous saying in our house, it originated from my husband of course… “What’s sweeter than pork?… More Pork?” LOL…  I don’t know about you but whenever he sys that to me, which he does on a regular basis I just crack up.  Just by that then you know how much he loves his bacon, we all really do.  That’s why when I make twice-baked potatoes now for the family I stuff with them with lots of cheese and yumminess, but especially with sweet fried bacon bits right out the oven.  Doesn’t the thought of that just make your mouth water, I can actually say that mine just did, well a little at least.

The best thing about twice baked potatoes, besides them being so easy to make, you can make them ahead of time and freeze them, or you can stuff them with anything you want… the choices are endless.  These are my favorite, but I would love to hear what yours is.

If you have a favorite recipe or stuffing for twice-baked potatoes, let me know in the comments down below…
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Cinnamon Rolls….

Is there anything sweeter than the smell of freshly baked sugary pillows of cinnamon rolls wafting through the house… NOPE!

Especially when you see them rising in the oven and then take them out and drown them in a maple syrupy glaze that just is out of this world.

You see cinnamon rolls play a special place in my heart, when I was younger my sister and I would always go to the Coconut Grove Arts Festival in Miami.  While walking around we would always get a Cinnamon Roll and of course a Funnel Cake.  I remember the cinnamon rolls always being these huge, soft and sticky buns that just completed our day perfectly.  I used Ree, from Pioneer Woman’s, Cinnamon Roll Recipe, which is truly to die for and really easy to make… I also made two different glazes– one that was cream cheese drizzle and the other one a maple syrup drizzle (similar to Ree’s).  My favorite icing I have to say is the Maple one, so yummy!!!!

Please try these as soon as possible, they are sooooooo worth it!
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a perfect date night dish, that takes a classic Italian dish and adds just the right amount of spiciness to it.  I like my dishes with a lot of kick so I add lots of red pepper flakes and handful of fresh chopped garlic, but for those with a less stronger tolerance you can add just a teaspoon or a half to your dish.  I use either linguine or fettucini, whichever one I have on hand at the time, both of these are my all-time favorite kind.  This simple yet elegant dish is fantastic with pieces of crusty baguette and a nice red wine to drink.

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Can you believe that 2011 is practically Finished, Kaput, Terminée,  Done, Finito?!?!!!!

I can’t at all, I’m still trying to believe that 2010 will be here in just a few days.  It’s exciting actually, I cannot wait to see all of the wonderful, exciting, memorable things that God has in store for not only ThatsSoYummy and myself, but for my family and friends as well.  With all that said lets take a look back of all the yumminess that went on in 2011… with recipes, photos, and deliciousness.

1. Red Velvet Pancakes
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I have an obsession with red velvet cake, cupcakes, sandwich cookies… actually with anything red velvet to tell you the truth.  I don’t really know what it is but I always love a really good red velvet recipe, especially when it combines my other love brownies.

These silky red velvet brownies, are layered with a sweet homemade cream cheese frosting.  Not only are these brownies soft and chewy but have a beautiful deep red color that makes them a real beauty.  These are the perfect bite-sized dessert o have for any party, especially with New Years Eve coming up.  Sprinkle some edible white glitter for some extra sparkle and these would go great for your party and a great ending for 2011.
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Big fluffy pancakes always are a BIG hit in my household… especially when they are light and delicious.  The special ingredient for these pancakes is the delicious eggnog mixed inside.  Even for those who are not a fan of eggnog these pancakes are sure to change your mind.  It’s a great way to start your Christmas morning… because I made these the day before Christmas my family will be waking up to homemade cinnamon rolls Christmas morning… recipe to follow I promise!

Hope you enjoy! Happy Christmas Eve…

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Morning pancake cravings always lead me to making batches and batches of scrumptious fluffy pancakes, drizzled with warm maple syrup.  Especially when that craving is combined with a sweet tooth then chocolate is always thrown in.  Combining cocoa powder, buttermilk, and chocolate chips are the sure answer to any morning breakfast craving…. and these definitely made the cut!

Especially since I love pancakes or pretty much anything sweet for breakfast… You do know breakfast is the most important meal of the day.. (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).

Don’t judge me… Okay!

Enjoy… and let me know what you think!

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Woohoo!!!!!!

I am sooooooooooooooooooooo excited! and I just can’t hide it!

I know I sound like such a cornball, but when it comes to food and especially Thanksgiving I get so excited!

So, I wanted to give you all a little glimpse into what i have in store for Thursday’s Thanksgiving Feast, here’s the rundown:

Appetizers:

• Baked Artichoke Dip
• Jamaican Beef Patties
• Pumpkin Soup

• Roasted Turkey (of course) filled with ginger, garlic, oranges, onions, thyme, rosemary and brown sugar… Yummy!
• Homemade Stuffing (if confused between making dressing or stuffing read post)
• Honey Baked Ham
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Roasted Special Potatoes (family specialty)
• Over-the-Rainbow Macaroni and Cheese
• Corn Casserole
• Chinese Green Beans
• Buttered Rosemary Rolls
• Roasted Carrots with olive oil and thyme
• Caesar Salad

And for Dessert, drumroll please……………………….

• Rum Cake
• Sweet Potato Pie
• Chocolate Surprise

What’s on your menu this Thanksgiving???

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Halloween is coming up and I am always experimenting with different sweet treats to make for my trick-or-treaters.  Of course it is always great when I am able to incorporate halloween candy inside of the treats… for some reason my kiddies go bonkers over that. Of course for me I’m not really a candy freak like the rest of them but I do love my sweets so I guess thats why this recipe was perfect because it pleased all of us.

I used Jenny from Picky Palates, White Chocolate Cake Bars recipe and added some candy corns into it.  It definitely was delish and great for Halloween spirit.  If you want to whip up a batch of these for Monday then trust me you will have trick-or-treaters coming from across town.

Enjoy and Happy Hallows Eve!!!!!
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I never used to like sweet potatoes while growing up.  I don’t really know why I never liked them, maybe it was because it always felt really mushy in my mouth.  I remember sweet potatoes were only made during Thanksgiving in our house and they never had marshmallows on them, either so I think that was definitely a big no-no especially when kids are involved…  As an adult it has only been recently were I have done a 360 and started to love sweet potatoes now, especially when they are topped with marshmallows and a brown sugar crumble.

These sweet potatoes are not only made baked first then combined with milk, eggs, salt and sugar but also topped with a brown sugar crumble and sweet little marshmallows.

They are my son’s favorite and hope they will be yours also!
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