Although I’ve been passionate about cooking for many years, my first “going public” attempt was about 2 years ago – when Channel 4 came to our kitchen and filmed Better Cinnamon Rolls for a Mother’s Day Brunch Segment. Since then, with the help of my smart hubby, Taracooks.com was launched and we now have over [...]

Each Wednesday, Hope gets to participate in a wonderful home school program called Classical Conversations. All students are required to give weekly oral presentations and Hope’s friend Bethany made these delicious Resurrection Rolls and shared with the class last week. We learned the rolls are symbolic of Jesus’ death, His burial, and His resurrection. [...]

If anyone has yet to visit Pioneer Woman’s Tasty Kitchen Food Blog (www.thepioneerwoman.com) – you’ve been missing out!  I joined Tasty Kitchen last summer and have submitted some of my favorite recipes.  I’m known as Taracooks over at Tasty Kitchen too.  I have made some cooking friends there and have tried some “tasty” recipes.  I [...]

 
If you are looking for a breakfast or brunch recipe that is a little different, try these simple Breakfast Quesadillas.  The basic ingredients are sausage, Ore Ida hash brown potatoes with peppers and onions, and cheddar cheese of course!  Cook the sausage the night before and reheat with the nearly done hash browns. Omit the [...]

These soufflés are incredible.  They remind me of the ones Panera Bread serves. If you are not a big fan of spinach, you could certainly omit it.  Add ½ cup chopped ham in place of the spinach, or some artichoke hearts.

These little soufflés are versatile and can be served for breakfast, brunch, parties, or showers.  [...]

 
Organic Buttermilk Waffle/Pancake Mix

I love this recipe because it is so economical, versatile, healthy, and tasty. Keep the mix on hand and make Saturday breakfast a little extra special. Put some mix in a jar for a great gift idea along with a bottle of Maple Syrup. Also, the toppings you can add to waffles [...]