Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
I use the word “easy” in a lot of my recipes because I believe that cooking/baking should be just that. Most of us don’t have the time for fussy. Personally, I like to leave the fussy stuff for Sundays. This recipe for scones is a weekday morning thing and it’s one of my girls favorite …
My daughter’s had a sleepover last night and I could have ordered a pizza, but that’s not really a budget-friendly thing anymore is it? It’s actually ridiculous what we pay for bad pizza in this country. Anyhoo, I rifled through my recipes and pulled out an old but delicious and affordable option. The kids loved …
If you’re here, you’re likely looking for something sweet, pastel, and extremely snackable. Thankfully this bunny bait delivers. I’ve been making some version of this mix for years, and it never fails to disappear faster than the chocolate bunnies on Easter morning. This no-bake snack mix hits all the marks: sweet and salty, soft and …
Make your own microwave popcorn? Absolutely. I complained in this space once about the fact that store bought hot chocolate was a major con. In fact, I posted the recipe so that people could a) see how easy it was to actually make your own b) save you a few dollars and c) keep the …
First off, I’d like to start a petition please to classify pancetta as a food group. Line forms behind me. Ok, now that we’ve got that out of the way, you won’t be surprised to hear that there is pancetta in this recipe, along with caramelized onions and asparagus. Cue the singing angels because it’s …
The beauty of caramelized onions is not just in their delicious flavour, but their versatility. They are perfect for French Onion Soup, pastas, pizzas, toppings for burgers, sandwiches and even just a side. Here’s a simple recipe to follow that I’ve been using from Fine Cooking for years now. I try to always keep a …
I love making my kids snacks for school. I try not to buy store bought treats because a) they’re expensive and b) they’re usually not made with the best ingredients. This is one of my go-to recipes for weekday lunches. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp …
I’ve always been a fan of my cast-iron skillets, but using them for desserts like this Skillet Banana Bread has been a game-changer in my kitchen adventures. Not only do they cook everything evenly and retain heat superbly, but they also transition from stove-top to oven with remarkable ease. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to maintain, …
