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• I am Back with a New Cooking Blog!

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on January 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Happy New Year Everyone! The past couple of years there have not been many posts by Realistic Cooking Ideas due to personal reasons. I am resuming blogging but under a new blog called Supper Plate. This blog will contain some… Read More ›

• Irish Guinness Soda Bread

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on March 13, 2016 • ( 13 )

  

  Is everyone getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day? I found this wonderful recipe that was adapted from Recipe TV. Now I will not claim it is authentic since there are US substitutions and I am sure there are “secrets” that… Read More ›

• Make Ahead Creamy Chicken Pot Pie with Roasted Root Vegetables

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on January 17, 2016 • ( 28 )

  

  Did you see my Wordless Wednesday picture and video of the vehicle that became an ice sculpture when large waves from Lake Erie were breaking over to a parking lot on a freezing cold day? Click here for the picture… Read More ›

• Cast Iron Skillet Chicken with a Fruit Rice Pilaf Topped off with a Splash of Orange Liqueur

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on November 13, 2015 • ( 6 )

  

  Sometimes you make a new recipe that ends up being beyond any initial expectations! And this is one of those recipes! Be sure to not reduce any of the spices because this is a wonderful rice dish with the spices… Read More ›

• Yummy Apple Spice Cake

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on November 10, 2015 • ( 16 )

  

  Do you have a lot of apples this fall season? Are you looking for a recipe that uses apples and wonderful spices to bring out the flavors? This is a delicious recipe that is great for the holidays with the… Read More ›

• Mini Chocolate Muffins with a Hint of Peppermint

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on August 8, 2015 • ( 12 )

  

  Indulge your sweet tooth with these minty chocolate muffins made from good-for-you ingredients. These wonderful chocolate muffins are not made with flour but instead chickpeas! It might sound odd but many people cannot tell the difference – the muffins are… Read More ›

• A Lemony Goat Cheese with Chives Turnovers

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on May 30, 2015 • ( 19 )

  

  This is a wonderful recipe for an appetizer that combines a few great ingredients that ends up with a delicious turnover! Be sure to top with chives or basil before baking. Fresh chives were used for the filling and before… Read More ›

• Roasted Lemon Rosemary Balsamic Chicken with a Pan Sauce

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on May 9, 2015 • ( 26 )

  

  For Greg’s birthday I made a Rosemary Balsamic Chicken that was adapted by this recipe. I added more fresh rosemary and lemons to enhance the flavors of this wonderful recipe! This is one of those dishes you cannot stop eating!… Read More ›

• St. Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcakes! #recipe #baking #valentinesday

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on February 10, 2015 • ( 31 )

  

  It is getting close to Valentine’s Day and I wanted to share this great Red Velvet Cupcake recipe that you can dress up with icing and fun decorations. This is the first time I made red velvet cupcakes and I… Read More ›

• A Healthy Whole Grain Cinnamon Oatmeal and Fruit Cookie #recipe #ValentinesDay #baking #cookies

  By Hello! I'm Bernice. on February 7, 2015 • ( 21 )

  

  This recipe has been moved to Supper Plate.  Realistic Cooking Ideas will be closing so please consider following us at Supper Plate!  New recipes are being added plus we are Mobile friendly!