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Reader Recipe: Honey Glacée

YumSugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:00:57 -0700

The other day I was browsing the recipes on TeamSugar and this one by VirginSin caught my eye: Was it a breakfast item, a snack, or a dessert? I think the answer is all of the above! These bite-sized treats — a combination of cornflakes, honey, and peanuts — are served in paper cups making them a tasty, portion-controlled indulgence. The recipe calls for a few ingredients, all of which most likely already exist in your kitchen.

To make your own version,

Reader Recipe: Shrimp Penne in Cream Sauce

YumSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:00:39 -0700

I thought I was starting to get sick of pasta . . . until I came across these pictures posted by WhiplashGirlchild.

The chewy comfort of the penne, the creamy sauce, and the Mediterranean-inspired flavors with the shrimp sound just perfect for a family-style meal. Her own recipe for cheesy bread looks entirely delicious, and I think I'll throw in a garden salad for good measure. I'm grateful to have another dinner menu worked out! For this tantalizing recipe,

Reader Recipe: Monkey Bread

YumSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:00:28 -0700

I swooned when I came across Phasekitty's pictures of her mother's monkey bread. Eating this treat reminds me of hanging out with friends and family. There's nothing better than catching up on good conversation while picking apart pieces of the gooey bread. The best part? Licking the cinnamon sugar off your fingers.
Besides being a great breakfast, dessert, snack, and gift, monkey bread is great to make with kids. To get Phasekitty's family recipe,

Reader Recipe: Tarte Aux Tomates

YumSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:50 -0700

With so many tomato varieties in season, I've been trying to make as many tomato dishes as I can. Thanks to FinnLover, I have another recipe to add to my repertoire: her tomato pie. By using ready-made puff pastry, she's able to make this rustic, Provençal tart in no time. This recipe is incredibly flexible — for instance, if you don't eat red meat, you can omit the prosciutto and replace it with portabello mushrooms. If you don't have herbes de Provençe, (although you can find this spice medley in most stores), you can make it. It's simply a combination of rosemary, marjoram, basil, bay leaves, thyme, and lavender. To see more of FinnLover's amazing pictures and to get her recipe,

Reader Recipe: Hummus With Pita Chips

YumSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:00:36 -0700

I haven't made any fresh hummus recently, but when I came across Shiloh Jolie Pitt's recipe, I remembered how it's super easy to make. While you could buy a commercial variety from the grocery store aisle, there's a significant difference between the taste of store-bought hummus and the creamy homemade kind. To make the entire meze even better, take a few minutes to toast the pita chips in the oven — they'll come out warm and crispy. Like Shiloh suggests, it's easy to vary the flavor by adding sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, parsley, or anything else that suits your fancy. To get this delicious recipe,

Reader Recipe: Spinach Salad With Candied Walnuts

YumSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:15:03 -0700

Whether it's the overdone combination of gorgonzola and greens or the excessively fruity vinaigrette, I don't usually spring for spinach salads. However, when I saw Le Etiana's recipe, I was suddenly interested. Her dressing contains poppyseeds, which add extra texture. The cheese is a grated, mild Swiss, not the crumbled blue cheese I'm so tired of seeing in my salads. The candied walnuts add a subtle hint of roasted sweetness. Thanks to her appetizing recipe (and photo!) I think I'm ready to give spinach salads another chance. To see how she whipped up this healthy creation and check out the pictures of the beautiful table she served the salad on,

Reader Recipe: Cream Cheese Stuffed Cupcakes

YumSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:00:07 -0700

Cupcakes are one of my favorite things, so I thought I'd died and gone to heaven when I saw Renees3's recipe. She starts with chocolate cupcakes, stuffs them with a white chocolate filling, ices them with a cream cheese frosting, and tops them off with a drizzling of seedless raspberry sauce. When Renees3 couldn't find an adequate cupcake recipe, she decided to adapt a bunch of different recipes to make her own customized cupcakes. To me, that's one of the true virtues of cooking: You can tailor any recipe to suit your needs, which can result in something even better! To see how her cupcakes came together,

Reader Recipe: Grilled Asian Flank Steak With Slaw

YumSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:00:37 -0700

Doesn't this Asian flank steak with slaw look delicious? FinnLover posted it in the Dinner Challenge group on TeamSugar.

The recipe reminds me of an updated steak salad. Rather than using lettuce, it calls for shredded Napa cabbage, making for the perfect side of slaw.

To see the recipe (FinnLover modified one from Epicurious) plus her detailed instructions and photos,

Reader Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies

YumSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:00:36 -0700

When it comes to bacon and jalapeno, I'm not terribly discriminating. I'm so crazy about both flavors that I can't imagine how any combination of these two foods could taste bad, which is why I love this recipe for bacon-wrapped jalapeno "thingies" that Wren posted in the Kitchen Goddess group. They're jalapenos, they're wrapped in bacon, and they're stuffed with cream cheese. Enough said. Might as well just call them "thingies."

Better yet, these yummy party foods on a stick look relatively easy to make, with just three ingredients and no utensils required. Plus, Wren says they taste great served hot or at room temperature. To see the recipe, which comes from Pioneer Woman, and Wren's step-by-step photos,

Reader Recipe: Greek Penne and Chicken

YumSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:00:31 -0700

Audreystar says she's been on a Greek cooking kick lately, and she's not alone. I've also been somewhat fixated on feta cheese recently, and this Mediterranean mix of chicken, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and feta looks incredibly yummy.

I love that she found the recipe while looking for a way to use up her surplus of fresh parsley! Leftover herbs are always inspiring my dinners, too. This dish looks like a fast and easy weeknight meal, so to get her recipe plus step-by-step photos,

Reader Recipe: Chili Con Queso

partysugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:00:34 -0700

I'm crazy about any combination of melted cheese and tortilla chips, so when I saw audreystar's recipe for chili con queso, I couldn't help but drool. Her recipe is part of a fabulous new group on TeamSugar, Dinner Challenge, which dares fellow readers to make a certain dish each week.A couple of recipes are posted on Mondays, and you have until the upcoming Sunday to make the meal and share your pictures of the process and final dish. It's a fun group and could lead to some inventive variations. For example, I want to make audreystar's chili con queso with Mexican chorizo instead of the sausage! To take a look at her delicious version,

Reader Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes

YumSugar — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:15:00 -0700

With the presidential race speeding up and the Fourth of July hot on our heels, it seems like a perfect time to make some red, white, and blue cupcakes. (As if any of us needed an excuse to make cupcakes.)

This recipe comes from TeamSugar member HonestMuffin, who put her namesake muffin pans to good use to make these red-velvet cupcakes. To give the treats a patriotic twist, she topped the cream-cheese frosting with blue star sprinkles. To get the recipe and see how she made them,

Reader Recipe: Key Lime Cake

YumSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:15:31 -0700

You may have heard of a key lime pie, but how about a key lime cake? TeamSugar member LaylaCams shared her favorite version over a year ago, but recently made it again and took pics for us!

She says it tastes even better than a key lime pie, and the amazing color would be great at a Spring-themed party. This cake is easy and fail proof — it's really a jazzed-up box mix — and comes together in a snap. Similar to the strawberry shortcake I made yesterday, this recipe's secret ingredient is jello.

To get the recipe — thanks for sharing LaylaCams! — and make one for yourself,

Reader Review: Sticky Fingers BBQ Sauce

YumSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:45:21 -0700

I was checking out the always inspiring Kitchen Goddess group when I came across a post from TeamSugar member JennyJen. In it she reviews a BBQ sauce she had never noticed before. Mostly, she fell victim to cute packaging — haven't we all? — and decided to give it a try.

She says that the sauce, which is actually from the infamous Sticky Fingers chain of restaurants, is amazing and that she wasn't sure how she restrained herself "from chugging the entire bottle of delicious goodness!"

Now that grilling season has started, I think I'm going to have to hunt down a bottle. How about you? Have you ever tried it, and if so, do you agree with JennyJen?

Savory Sight: Beautiful Kentucky Derby Cake

YumSugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:06:28 -0700

Somehow, a themed cake makes the party. People will lick their lips at any delicious dessert, but the wonderfully thematic cake will be talked about afterwards.

This past weekend TeamSugar member eclaireassuch held a Kentucky Derby Party and created a fantastic cake to go along with it. She decorated a chocolate-nutella cake with intricate red roses — like the ones the winner wears — and topped that with a ring of horses.

After the tragic end where Eight Belles died, she knocked one of the horses over. She admits now, it was probably in poor taste. Yet, I still have to admire her creation. What do you guys think? Despite the dark humor, don't you want to just dive head first into that ring of roses?!

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Reader Recipe: Southwestern Chicken Chili

YumSugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:00:35 -0700

Although chili season is coming to a close — it's generally a Winter dish — I thought this Southwestern Chicken Chili that TeamSugar member MotoLinz posted looked too good to pass up. She gets a lot of help from canned ingredients, not to mention a beer, but the whole thing looks like a great dinner. It simmers for four hours — you want those flavors to mix — although the actual recipe can come together in about an hour. To make a batch of this delicious chili tonight, get the recipe and

Reader Recipe: Light 'n' Tasty Soup

YumSugar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:15:36 -0700

When I think of soup, I usually think of heavy, time-consuming recipes. You know, the sort of thing that sits on your stove all day building layers of flavor upon itself.

So when I saw TeamSugar member celebrity_soup's recipe in the Kitchen Goddess group, I was immediately intrigued. The soup is Nigella Lawson's "Light 'n' Tasty" soup, and it comes together in a few minutes. It's perfect for a quick lunch or a fast dinner. The best part is that it's also rather adaptable. Don't like bok choy? Replace it with broccoli. Don't have sprouts on hand? Just omit! To see the simple yet versatile recipe,

Reader Recipe: Beloved Bean Salad

YumSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:03:11 -0700

One of my favorite things to do in Spring is go on picnics. I pack up a small sack — making sure to add a bottle opener! — text some friends, grab YumJimmy and head to the park. One of the best parts is all the random snacks everyone brings. I'm always looking for a new addition to our usual repertoire, and when I saw this bean salad from TeamSugar member audreystar, I knew I had found a winner. Her recipe is handed down from her aunt, and it looks easy to throw together and great for any sort of get together. To get the recipe for her auntie's beloved bean salad, just

Reader Recipe: Maple-Balsamic Dressing

YumSugar — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:27:19 -0700

I was checking out all the great recipes everyone's been posting, when I came across this dressing from TeamSugar member FinnLover. She's based in Québec, and finally caved in to the local maple syrup frenzy. Lucky for us, it's resulted in a yummy looking maple-balsamic dressing. To get her recipe and try it for yourself,

Reader Recipe: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Fudge

YumSugar — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:27:46 -0700

Looking for something sweet to cook up this weekend? Then be sure to check out what TeamSugar member sue85 posted in the Kitchen Goddess group. She found a recipe for a melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter fudge, and served it up with grated white chocolate and strawberries. To find out how she did it, get the recipe, just

Reader Recipe: Italian-Style Pasta Salad

YumSugar — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:13:31 -0700

I was checking out the Kitchen Goddess group when I came across this salad from Bettyesque. I'm on a bit of a ridiculous olive kick at the moment, and the green and black olives — combined with all the yummy stuff like artichoke hearts and sopressata — just sounded so divine. To check out her original recipe for an Italian-style pasta salad,

Reader Recipe: Super-Easy BBQ Pork

partysugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:48:31 -0700

Every couple of months, I get a huge craving for shredded pork. The kind of slow-cooked, moist, melt in your mouth, scrumptious pork that is stuffed into carnitas and pulled-pork sandwiches. The other day I experienced one of these exact cravings when I saw a recipe for TeamSugar member Twinkle's super easy BBQ pork.

The pork looks incredibly juicy and the recipe is practically effortless. All you need is time, but good things come to those who wait. To take a look at her recipe,

Reader Recipe: Carrot Cake Easter Basket

YumSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:01:31 -0700

It's a few days late for Easter, but I just had to share this cake. I was looking through TeamSugar and came across Bettyesque's Carrot Cake Easter Basket. I loved how she provided the recipe and gave us step-by-step directions on how to make the cake on our own. It's so simple, but looks absolutely divine. I wish I had one of these on my Easter table!

If you want to try and make it yourself — or if you just want to see her process — then get the recipe, just

Reader Recipe: Simple Naan Pizza

YumSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:13:31 -0700

Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but lately I really enjoy staying in on Fridays, preferably with pizza and a movie. I was planning on ordering in this evening, but then I saw this recipe from TeamSugar member LaurenG22. Instead of dealing with pizza dough, she's opted to use Naan as her crust. It looks simple, quick, and delicious and will go perfectly with my old-lady Friday night schedule! If you want to curl up at home with a quick and easy dinner, get her tips, just

Reader Recipe: Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings

YumSugar — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:01:31 -0800

I was checking out the recipes in the Kitchen Goddess group, when I saw this one from TeamSugar member ashleyk4214. Her recipe is for a simple dessert, but unique dessert. Not any old apple dumplings, these ones are made with Mountain Dew! That's right, the golden pastries are cooked in a mixture of Mountain Dew, cinnamon, butter and sugar. If this sounds intriguing to you, get the recipe, just

Reader Recipe: Chocolate and Chili Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting

YumSugar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:18:19 -0800

I was looking for a good dessert to share with you guys, when I came across these Chocolate and Chili Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting by TeamSugar member celebrity_soup. I thought the combination was so intriguing and lovely. I love peanut butter and chocolate, I love chili and chocolate, and yet I've never thought to put the three together. Peanut butter, chili, and chocolate? Sign me up!

Soup says that they're even better than a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, and that they're really fudgy and dangerous. If that has you intrigued then check out her recipe and accompanying pics! To do so, just

Savory Sight: Halibut alla Fiorentina

YumSugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:13:31 -0800

I was checking out the posts on TeamSugar when I came across haute77's post about her Halibut alla Fiorentina. I must admit, my jaw nearly hit the ground. This dish looks so delicious — her hubby takes great pics! — and sounds absolutely executable. According to haute, it's fun delicious and fast. To check out more tasty pics and find out which recipe she's using,

Reader Recipe: Cream Cheese, Herbs, and Shrimp Spread

YumSugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:08:51 -0800

I was checking out the Kitchen Goddess group and came across this recipe for cream cheese, herbs and shrimp spread from Team member FinnLover. I'm always looking for new dips and spreads to try out at parties, and the addition of Nordic shrimp really pulled me in. If you'd like to check out something that will pair wonderfully with crackers, bagels, or a nice fish dish,

Reader Recipe: Hazelnut Blondies

YumSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:31:31 -0800

Yesterday, I posted a link for hazelnut blondies, they looked great and were especially timely because today is World Nutella Day. It seems that I was not the only one who thought they looked good. Less than 24 hours later, TeamSugar member Twinkle, took the recipe and made it her own. If you like what you see then hurry up and act now! There's still a few hours left in World Nutella Day!

To see the recipe,

Reader Recipe: Doritos Chicken Casserole

YumSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:28:31 -0800

This week's reader recipe comes from TeamSugar member LaylaCams. The recipe was actually submitted by LisaK and is a twist on a regular chicken casserole. The twist? A layer of crushed Doritos. That's right, Doritos. I really don't think I need to say much more! To get the recipe,

Reader Recipe: Chicken Littles

YumSugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:20:31 -0800

If the little ones — or big ones — in your life love Chicken Nuggets, but you'd rather not let them indulge in the mystery-styled meat, you could always do like TeamSugar member jennifer76, and make your own. Her recipe for Chicken Littles is based on an old Martha Stewart one and features actual chunks (aka nuggets) of chicken breasts that have been breaded and fried. It's like fried chicken, but nuggetized! To get her tasty recipe,

Reader Recipe: Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake

YumSugar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:01:31 -0800

I was looking through the posts on the Food and Entertaining Channel and came across a cake that I thought a lot of you would enjoy. TeamSugar member elleisa recently shared her recipe for a simple Cinnamon Apple Cake. You might enjoy it because it whips up in absolutely no time. It's basically a yellow cake mix with apple pie filling baked into it. Sometimes delicious doesn't have to be gourmet! To check out the recipe,

Reader Recipe: Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

YumSugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:28:33 -0800

Vanilla beans can be quite expensive, but if you're going to use them, make sure it's on something you're going to love. This is the strategy that TeamSugar member holleighz went with when she created her vanilla bean cupcakes. Personally I love vanilla bean cupcakes. The flavor is simple but intense, and I know holleighz has inspired me to bake up a batch up cupcakes! To get yourself inspired,

Reader Recipe: Warm Roasted Squash, Prosciutto and Pecorino Salad

YumSugar — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:18:11 -0800

Today's Reader Recipe comes from our very own TeamSugar. This past Christmas her family decided they would give warm salads a try. I suggested that she try a recipe that member AlliJean posted and from the look of things, it turned out spectacularly. If this warm salad recipe for Roasted Squash, Prosciutto and Pecorino tastes as beautiful as it looks, then sign me up! To get the recipe for yourself,

Reader Recipe: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Swirl

YumSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:18:11 -0800

I hope you've got a napkin nearby; if you're like me you'll be drooling all over the place! TeamSugar member Twinkle — our original Kitchen Goddess — has shared her recipe for Chocolate and Peanut Butter Swirl. It's a super simple sounding recipe and the hardest part looks like waiting for it all to set up! If you'd like to make these less than 30 minutes to make bars,

Reader Recipe: Broccoli Cornbread

YumSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:11:18 -0800

I was going through the Kitchen Goddess group when I came across this post from TeamSugar member MotoLinz. In it she shares a family recipe for a Broccoli Cornbread. She suggests accompanying it with everything from tamales to chili, but admits that some folks think of it as a meal in itself. If you're curious about the recipe, just

Reader Recipe: Chocolate Covered Apples

YumSugar — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:13:31 -0800

Even though Christmas has come and gone, it's still the perfect season for making homemade goods for your favorite friends and neighbors. TeamSugar member NadiaPotter recently shared her recipe for chocolate covered apples. She tells you everything she needs, and even provides a cute way to present it. Get the recipe now, just

Reader Tip: Elegant Icing Spheres

YumSugar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:10:18 -0800

I was checking out the Cake Decorators Unite group when I discovered this Christmas Cake from TeamSugar member 4BYRDS. It's a beautiful cake that's been dusted with gold luster dust and topped with three golden ornaments. If you're wondering how she crafted those elegant ornaments, her secret was to inflate small balloons and then pipe royal icing on to the outside. Once it had set, she popped the balloon and voila, beautiful cake toppers. To check out more pictures and see what she had to say about her cake,

Cupcake of the Week: Festive Black-Cherry Chocolate

YumSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:25:31 -0800

This week's cupcake comes from TeamSugar member jordybee. She's created these black cherry-chocolate cupcakes that whip up in no time. Her secret is that she starts with a box of chocolate cake mix and adds a can of diet black-cherry soda to the mix. They're adorably festive and sound intriguing, too! To check out the recipe and make your own black cherry-chocolate cupcakes,

Reader Recipe: Turkey Burgers and Sweet Potato Wedges

YumSugar — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:39:51 -0800

I don't know what I'm more impressed with here. TeamSugar member haute77's delicious execution of Turkey Burgers With Sweet Potato Wedges or her husband's beautifully shot photographs of the meal. Either way it makes for a droolicious treat. If you're interested in learning how to make these for yourself,

Reader Recipe: Moist n' Fluffy Custard Cake

YumSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:27:31 -0800

I'm not sure why, but the word custard has been on my mind a lot lately. So when I saw TeamSugar member celebrity_soup's recipe for a Super Moist n' Fluffy Custard Cake, I could barely stop from drooling all over myself. The cake itself is a vanilla cake with a hint of almond, and the whole thing is topped with a delicious custard. You could cut the cake in two and put the custard in between, but why bother, it's just going to be devoured in minutes. To get the recipe,

Reader Recipe: Pumpkin Ravioli With Gorgonzola Sauce

YumSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:08:39 -0800

Earlier this week, I shared the beautiful pumpkin wontons that TeamSugar whipped up for us. A few days after Team posted her recipe, llendril posted hers for Pumpkin Raviolis With Gorgonzola Sauce. I love that, while they're on the opposite ends of the sweet-savory spectrum from each other, they are both beautiful little packets of pumpkin joy. Llendril's recipe, which also uses wonton wrappers, looks like a delicious way to treat yourself to a hearty Autumn meal. To get the recipe,

Reader Recipe: Pumpkin Wontons

YumSugar — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:19:10 -0800

Tired of pumpkin pie and feeling quite adventurous, our very own TeamSugar decided to create bite-size pumpkin treats. She experimented with phyllo dough, pie crust, and wontons. The wontons won out, and she ended up serving them for Thanksgiving. However, baked pumpkin pillows made with super-thin pie crust was a wonderful second place. If you'd like to check out her technique and recipes, all you have to do is

Reader Recipe: Simple Chocolate Truffles

YumSugar — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:18:33 -0800

If you're already gearing up for Christmas — and I know a bunch of you already are — why don't you get a head start by figuring out what treats you're going to make this year? Everyone expects cookies, so surprise them with homemade truffles. Recently, TeamSugar member issarocks shared her recipe for Simple Chocolate Truffles. It's a simple twist on mini cream-cheese balls, one that will be easy for you to re-create on your own. To get the recipe,

Reader Recipe: Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich with Tomatoes

YumSugar — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:15:18 -0800

One of my favorite things in the whole world is a great grilled cheese sandwich. I love the way the melted cheese oozes along the crispy bread. Apparently, I am not the only one. TeamSugar member BoHoBaby108 recently shared her recipe for Grilled Three Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches. These look so great to me; in fact, I think I just figured out what's for dinner tonight!

To get the recipe,

Reader Recipe: Buckwheat Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Pancakes

YumSugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:15:11 -0700

If the thought of pancakes made with Batter Blaster has you frightened, then turn your thoughts to a much healthier version. TeamSugar member Country Betty recently shared her recipe for Buckwheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Pancakes. Made with all natural buckwheat flour and splenda (you could use real sugar if desired), these pancakes look absolutely delish! To get the recipe and whip up your own batch, just

Reader Recipe: Red Skinned Potato Salad

partysugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:15:00 -0700

If you are hosting a tailgate anytime soon you should think about including reader jennifer76's recipe for red skinned potato salad on the menu. Bacon, grated celery and onion are lightly tossed together with a simple seasoned mayonnaise. This recipe is on my must make list! To add it to yours, get it now, when you

Reader Recipe: Cuckoohead Cookies

YumSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:00:06 -0700

In honor of National Cookie Month, Sugar staffer Nancita decided to resurrect a recipe she "invented" at age 5. Since I know you guys like snickerdoodles, I thought you would appreciate this story.

Writes Nancita:

I invented this recipe when I was five, after first encountering a Snickerdoodles cookie. I thought it was a funny name and wanted to come up with my own cookie with a silly name. I called them cuckooheads and suggested the main ingredients: almonds, raisins, and caramels; my mom put together the recipe.

While it's definitely an unlikely set of ingredients — a bit cuckoo, if you will — Nancita assures me that these cookies are chock full of gooey goodness. To get the recipe,

Reader Recipe: Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

partysugar — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:15:41 -0700

If you are interested in experimenting with a new type of Fall ingredient, why not try acorn squash? That's what TeamSugar reader llendril did recently. She expertly stuffed the squash with a scrumptious mixture of chicken sausage, black beans, onions, and peppers. The final result was a delicious and divine meal with a gorgeous presentation. These stuffed squash would be a wonderful impromptu dinner party dish! To see how she made them,

Reader Recipe: Fright Night Cake

partysugar — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:15:01 -0700

I always find fabulous ideas while reading your recipes over on TeamSugar, but the other day something unexpected happened. I was completely and totally blown away by sarahkushner's Halloween-themed cake, which she created for a recent event.

Yes folks, that masterpiece is edible, and she made it all in the comfort of her own kitchen! Sarah's contemplating opening her own bakery, and I think it's safe to say she is well on her way! To find out how she did it or congratulate her for making such an artistic cake,