Meringue Frosting

Well my friends, here is the long awaited recipe for a foolproof meringue frosting!  This is one of the recipes people ask for the most.  I had previously published a recipe for a meringue frosting (which I will substitute with this one), but that frosting technique had its disadvantages. The previous meringue frosting recipe had…

Banana Bread

There are many fulfilling experiences someone can have in life and harvesting your own food is right there among my top 10. Unfortunately, I sometimes believe I have the record of having the worst “green thumb” in the world!  I try to educate myself, read and learn from trial and error, but I admit, mostly…

Linda’s Carrot Cake

My friend Linda is one of the most organized and practical people I know.  She is also fun and smart, a great friend, mother and wife who splits her time between family life and as an active member of the Board of Directors of Fundación Pro-Ayuda de Puerto Rico. A few months ago while we…

Cupcakes

Cupcakes are one of my weaknesses.  There are few things in life I can unashamedly say; “I simply can’t resist to having one… or two!” . For most of the other temptations in my life, I’m pretty much in control and can keep my cool. However, there are weak points in my human imperfection that, like…

Royal Icing

Royal Icing is traditionally made with egg whites, powdered sugar and lemon juice.  Most bakers use it to decorate cookies, cakes or make intricate design patterns.  I use it mostly to frost my Fairy Cakes, decorate Sugar Cookies or glaze Flower Tea Cakes.  This version is made with meringue powder (dried egg whites, sugar, salt,…

Dorado Livornese

Many of you know I have been a “fishing widow”  for the past 13 years of my life.  Wait a minute…I am not complaining!  I recognize that through my husband’s love affair with fishing, I have had the chance to travel and fish with him in places like Venezuela, Madeira, Mexico, Dominican Republic, USA and…

Blueberry Muffins

For years I was trying to find a homemade Blueberry Muffin recipe that I felt was truly worth the calories.   Since I was a child, I have been obsessed with these treats.  Anything with berries actually, but Blueberry Muffins are irresistible to me. Blueberry Muffins were not popular in Puerto Rico while I was…

Chocolate-Mint Cake Balls

Cake balls are the new hot trend in food blogs across the United States, so Foodielady.com couldn’t miss out on this! It is not something new, just en vogue. Even Starbucks is capitalizing on it!  It originated as a clever way to use leftover cake. I tried some vanilla-rum cake balls at the “Let them eat…

Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting goes well with Carrot Cake or Red Velvet Cake. I think it is also a great filling for pastries, muffins or to accompany or layer quick breads. Its so easy to make and you can prepare a few days ahead of time and refrigerate. Enjoy! Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 2, 8 ounce…

Spinach-Artichoke Warm Dip

Super Bowl is coming up and football fans are getting ready to party!  Here is an easy and delicious hors d’oeuvre or appetizer you can make for your guests. Bake in a baking dish or broil over bagette toasts to make bite sized portions. Also, makes a great crepe filling. Make sure you use fresh…