Learning to Cook

I have a real passion for baking and cooking, but I have no background skills. I love to expand my horizons and try new recipes and adjust them to what my picky family will like. I recently picked up a Food Network Magazine and noticed something I love. Near the front of their magazine they have a layout of all of the recipes with pictures and page numbers. My daughter, Abbie,  and I went through all the recipes picking several we wanted to try. Almost every day we did a new recipe and they were so delicious. I am hoping that I get a subscription to the Food Network Magazine for Christmas... and maybe a gift card or two to the local store. 

 I figured I would go through and post the pics and the links to the recipes for everyone. Just click on the name of the recipe to be redirected to the recipe. 

Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons

This was so delicious. I did blend it before adding the Orzo, because my family doesn't like chunks of tomato or onion. It made it smoother and hid the ingredients. 


This was Abbie's favorite recipe. It was yummy. I made a belt out of aluminum foil to keep the shape of the shells. 


I liked it but the family didn't think it was seasoned enough. 
The fried sage was so amazing... it was crispy and flavorful. 

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