HYMNS IN THE KITCHEN

Disclaimer: This is a cheater version of the basic, well-known poppy seed rolls. My mom has been making Piroshki using this cheater version for a while now, and even though I do love making my own dough for pastries, this method makes it so much easier and stress free. Also, they are JUST as delicious! So, why not?? Because the meat grinder is something I take out on rare occasions (so many parts to clean!) I make a large batch of the poppy seed filling and keep it stored in

January feels like the ultimate soup month. The holidays are over, and after all the heavy holiday feasting soups and salads are about all my husband and I want to eat. My kids like chicken noodle more than any other soup, but they loved this creamy twist on the classic chicken noodle. The lemon gives it a little lift and although you can use any kind of pasta, I felt the Acini de Pepe pasta was the perfect proportion of starch in this soup. Enjoy this soup, and stay cozy! Cr

There are so many different recipes for Broccoli Beef, and so many are delicious! I took some tips and tricks from a few different recipes to make the one I'm giving you today. I don't steam the broccoli ahead of time because I like it to have a slight crunch to it. While it stands, the broccoli softens enough to be the perfect texture. The sauce isn't too sweet, with just enough garlic to balance out all the flavors. I hope you like it! Enjoy. Easy Broccoli & Beef 4 Servings

Celebration cupcakes! I have called them that because these are the little cakes I've been making for years now, on each birthday of my two little girls. They are a little more work than one big cake, but this way everyone can have a choice. Sprinkles for the kids, grandma's black current preserves for the adults? Yes! Everyone is happy. There are so many different ways you can make these (add different extracts to the frosting, experiment with different fillings, have fun wi