Last summer I wrote a post about deviled eggs that continues to receive a great deal of traffic, to this day. Since they will probably be served at zillion Easter dinners, this year, I thought it high time they get another write-up.

I just ran across this yummy looking recipe (and video) for Deep Fried Deviled Eggs. Who would have thought, right? Well… this recipe is compliments of Pat and Gina Neely, from ‘Down Home with the Neely’s’ fame… think Food Network.

I, for one, would have NEVER thought about preparing deviled eggs this way. In a nutshell, they make the traditional recipe adding a few extra ingredients along the way. (Unfortunately, since I’m not a big fan of hot sauce, I won’t be including it in MY version.)

Please take a few minutes to watch the video. You just might be inspired to serve these with your Easter meal.

Last but not least, I invite you to take a quick peek at the deviled egg related post I wrote last year. It includes some nifty tips on making the perfect egg and a link to a variety of even niftier serving plates for deviled eggs.

I purchased the one showcased in the photo and hope you will consider following suit.

Recently, I have been considering the purchase of a Cast Iron Bread Pan. My grandma, one of the best baker’s who ever lived, swore by her ancient set of cast iron cookware. She still preferred it, even after my Uncle bought her a much more expensive set.

My husband just asked me why I would bother ordering one since I bake our bread in my Zojirushi. In case you’re wondering the same thing, let me explain. I LOVE my Zo, but cast iron is wonderful when it comes to even browning.

Bread machine aside, if you make a lot of banana (or other types of quick) bread… this is the pan you want to use. It will turn out golden brown on the outside and moist on the inside every time. Zucchini bread, anyone?

Cast iron cookware will last forever as long as it is properly cared for. Something that is really quite simple to do. Just season it will oil periodically and you’ll be good to go.

Although cast iron is known to be heavy, the bread pan pictured has extended handles, for ease of lifting.

If you own a cast iron bread pan, I’d love to hear what you think of it. I’ve added it to my wish list and will be purchasing it, after the holiday.

If you are a regular reader of ChefShopper, you probably already know how much I love pizza. I’ve tried several times to make the perfect homemade pie, but just can’t get it right.

Why I don’t already own the Presto Pizzazz Pizza Oven is truly a mystery to me, especially since it has received rave customer reviews. One reviewer has even referred to it as ‘the mastery of cheapie pizza’.

This pizza oven actually makes the pizza in approximately half the time it would take in your oven. It doesn’t need to be preheated and starts to rotate and bake the second you plug it in. How convenient is that?

It can accommodate both, fresh and frozen pizza. Any pie measuring 7 to 12 inches in diameter is a candidate for this nifty small appliance. Since the top and bottom heating elements are independently controlled this oven works great when using self rising pizza crust.

In this case you simply turn on the bottom heating element for about 12 minutes, before turning on the top. Or for a crispier crust, leave the bottom element on longer. The pizza oven turns off automatically, in the event it overheats.

I hope you willconsider putting more pizzazz in your pizza. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can snatch up one of your very own!

There is nothing more comforting than a gooey chocolate bar, right? I don’t know about you, but eating one always takes me back to the carefree days of my childhood.

Believe it or not, the sale of gourmet chocolate is on the rise… even in our faltering economy. Most of us probably can’t afford a new car, right now, but we can still afford quality chocolate now and then.

If you hurry, there is still time to order a Gourmet Easter Basket, for everyone on your gift giving list. There are SO many to choose from, its mind boggling… well, almost.

The ‘Hippity-Hoppity Easter Gift Basket Stack’, pictured here, caught my eye because of the bunny. Isn’t he adorable? (He’s a Gund.)

While technically the candy that fills the polka dot pail isn’t gourmet it certainly traditional. Marshmallow PEEPS, peanut butter eggs, M&M’s and Twizzlers, need I say more?

There are gourmet Easter baskets suitable for every age and both genders, not all of them come complete with a bunny. I’m sure if you take a few minutes to browse our selection, you’ll find the perfect gift.

Since I’m feeling rather nostalgic, I’d love to hear about the Easter basket you remember most from your own childhood. Care to share the details?

With grocery prices still on the rise, there is no better time to consider making your own yogurt. Couple that with the fact that it’s just plain yummier, the Waring Professional Yogurt Maker is the way to go.

Read the reviews and you will discover that this unit is the perfect yogurt maker for beginners. It’s very affordable, as well.

The only drawback might be that it comes with six 8 ounce containers and all of the recipes, that are included, make enough to fill seven. Oops!

(Some creative folks have solved the problem by using standard 8 ounce jam jars, instead. What a great idea, don’t you think?)

In addition to these small jars, two 16 ounce jars are included. All jars that come with the yogurt maker are high quality plastic and therefore dishwasher safe. They are stackable, for easier storage.

The beauty of making homemade yogurt (freshness factor aside) is that you can create any flavor combinations you desire. You are really only limited by your creativity and what you have in your refrigerator.

If you make your own yogurt, I’d love to hear from you. Is it as easy to accomplish as everyone indicates? I’m relying on your feedback to make my final decision.