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This is the “leftovers” recipe from the Juicy Cuban Mojo Pork Roast I posted last week from the movie “Chef”. I raved about the movie in that post so I won’t repeat myself! The real star of the movie are the Cubanos which are cuban pork sandwiches. I’ve had my share of great sandwiches, particularly during my foodie road trips across the US. But Cubanos….they have always held a special place in my heart, ever since that first bite I unsuspectingly took in a random Cuban diner in Miami....

Preparation Many venues will come with flooring already provided, especially sites that are frequently used for wedding receptions, so is there ever a reason to rent a dedicated dance floor? According to Heather Rouffe, of Atlas Event Rental, the answer depends on what you’re looking for when it comes to the feel of your event. Rouffe says that if the existing flooring at your venue is made out of a hard substance, like marble or hardwood, you don’t need to rent a dance floor....

It can also be used to make unique desserts like amaretto, or for a little spike in your coffee or hot chocolate. Even though Kahlua is delicious, it’s not typically alcohol that you use regularly. I often buy a bottle when I’m craving its unique coffee goodness, but after the initial use, I forget it in the back of the pantry. So you may wonder, does Kahlua ever go bad?...

Preparation It’s the height of personal: Your grandmother (or your future husband’s grandmother) gifts you her beloved engagement ring to wear as a symbol of your love and commitment. The diamond is beautiful, but the setting isn’t something you would have picked for yourself. Maybe you’re not a fan of yellow gold or the fact that it’s a chunky band, which has left you wondering if there’s a way to redesign the ring so that the final result balances the respect your grandmother’s ring deserves with your personal tastes....

I’m all about flavor when it comes to creating a good dinner recipe. My family gets tired of having the same old thing for dinner, so I like to change things up and surprise them with new and flavorful options! And I definitely like to focus on recipes that are easy to make too- especially with the hectic beginning of the school year! This is another recipe I’ve created using Smithfield’s line of already marinated pork....

🎉🎉🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!🎉🎉🎉 And…. SURPRISE!! A late Christmas present / Happy New Year gift for my readers – my Asian Takeout eCookbook! A couple of months ago, I put up a vote for the theme for the next free eCookbook. Oh bugger, wait a sec. I just checked….and it was waaaay more than a couple of months ago, it was back in August when I put the vote up. Let me start again....

Boxed cake mixes may be convenient, plus, they’re flavorful, incredibly moist, and super easy to put together. But I promise that this chocolate cake is a million times better, but it’s almost as simple to make! Given that Hershey’s is known for chocolate, it shouldn’t be too surprising that they put their minds to work on what might be one of the best chocolate cakes out there. You can find this Hershey’s chocolate cake recipe right on their cocoa powder box....

Continue reading to learn the essential information you need in order to benefit from this function. The versatility of an instant pot makes it special. It has been recognized as one of the best modern kitchen innovations for cooking a variety of food, even simply boiling water. Essentially, it performs the tasks of many other kitchen appliances and tools. Can You Boil Water in an Instant Pot? Yes, that is right....

Here is how I cut chicken wings. The knife just glides through the joints – you won’t need to use any force or bang the knife with your hand to cut it through. Once you get the hang of it, it’s really fast. It takes me around 2 minutes to cut up 2 kg / 4 lb of wings – and I’m no knife wizard! Reserve the wing tips to make chicken stock…....

Preparation Did you know you can add some new life to an old knit sweater or add fun detail to a crocheted blanket with embroidery? Stitching on these types of items requires a few extra considerations, but the process is just like basic embroidery. Imagine a cluster of flowers and foliage adorning a hand-knit pillow or a geometric border on a crocheted purse. Embroidery is also an excellent way to conceal mending or stains, so even if you find a hole in your favorite cardigan, you can stitch the hole closed and add some stitching over the mend....

Preparation Mulch is a valuable asset to your garden. It helps retain moisture in soil, prevents weeds from sprouting, and keeps pests at bay. However, mulch also provides the ideal environment for fungus growth. Although it’s not usually harmful to your plants, fungus mulch may be a concern from a cosmetic standpoint, explains Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor at Davey Tree. “Fungus is a wood decayer and is very important to the recycling of nutrients,” she says....

How to Make Baseball Cookies: I use this great recipe that I found for cut out cookies: No Fail Sugar Cookies, which originally came from Kitchengifts.com. I make giant five-inch diameter Baseball Cookies- using a tupperware bowl as my cut-out tool. I use KitchenGift’s tip for rolling out dough without the mess: Rather than wait for your cookie dough to chill, take the freshly made dough and place a glob between two sheets of parchment paper....

Chocolate No Bake Cookies were a staple in my childhood home. My mom would pack me a lunch every day for school and always had a treat to include. These chocolatey, oaty, super chewy and moist cookies were one of our favorites. Plus, No Bake cookies are such a fast and easy dessert, especially when you have a bunch of kids to feed! They were always a huge hit and I would share them with all of my friends....

Is it just me who always has leftover pasta? It seems impossible to make just enough. I seem to be able to manage it with many other things. But I always make too much pasta! I once read an article about how everything tastes better when it’s eaten the next day. There was all this science behind the logic. I have to say, I don’t care what the science is, there are some things that simply do not taste as good the next day....

3 cup water ½ cup white wine ½ lb ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into thick wedges salt freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, minced 1 tbsp garlic, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste large saffron threads 2 tsp Spanish Pimentón paprika 2 cups Spanish short-grain rice, arborio works very well too , or other short- grain rice ½ lb shrimp, cleaned (optional) parsley , minced, for garnish...

I made these for a BBQ I hosted last weekend. When you have 12 kids and 12 adults coming to your house, you must have plenty of goodies to choose from! Here’s what these bars have going on: a layer of egg-free monster cookie dough is topped by a decent layer of chocolate ganache. Oh, and M&M’S! Lots of them! This recipe comes from a new cookbook by blogger Julianne Bayer: No Bake Treats: Incredible Unbaked Cheesecakes, Icebox Cakes, Pies and More....

1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix, (3.4 oz) 8 oz whipped topping, frozen & thawed 1 cup boiling water 1 cup milk, cold 1 cup water, cold 1 cup water 1 pkg unsweetened orange soft drink mix, (such as Kool-Aid) 1 pkg lemon cake mix, 2 layer 1 tsp vanilla ⅓ cup vegetable oil 3 oz orange gelatin, divided 3 eggs Combine cake mix, drink mix, eggs, water and oil....

I let myself look beyond all that cheddar cheese and pretend it’s a super healthy bowl of veggies. It’s loaded with broccoli and carrots, after all! Regardless, it’s creamy, has great texture, and is full of delicious flavor. I like to opt for the bread bowl because why not go all out? It also makes the perfect tasty side to a salad or half sandwich. Plus, bread bowls make savory soups even more delicious....

Preparation On home design shows, buying a house that needs a full renovation—or is a complete teardown project—looks like an exciting adventure, where couples joke with each other, minor challenges are solved by tweaking a seemingly infinite budget, and everything from painted trim to bookshelf styling is finished before move-in. But in reality, taking on a major makeover is much more complicated. “Buying a teardown property or a gut reno isn’t a decision to be taken lightly,” says Rachel Stults of Realtor....

Sausage and Egg Stuffed Potatoes Baked stuffed potatoes for breakfast? YES! I love these potato skins because it’s something a little different for breakfast plus you can get it all prepared in advance then just crack the eggs in, scatter over cheese, and pop them in the oven when ready to cook. Like with the Sausage Country Breakfast Casserole, these Sausage and Egg Stuffed Potatoes are really just reassembling breakfast favourites in a different way....