I’ll be honest, I don’t like ham. It’s a staple at every winter holiday get together for my in-laws, but I just don’t see the big deal. Give me a good piece of chicken or a nice brisket any day. Except if the ham has a good glaze-then I’m on board. So, with the Easter […]
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Irish Recipes For St. Patty’s Day
If you’re looking for some authentic ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, then there really isn’t a better way than with food. I’ve found that exploring and celebrating a culture can be best done by making and consuming their celebrated dishes. For the Irish there are a few staples that can’t be missed: soda bread, […]
Haunting Halloween Food Ideas
It’s on it’s way…the season of Boo! Eek! and Trick or Treat! To help you throw the best dinner, here are some awesomely haunting halloween food ideas! Beverages: Pumpkin Spice Punch This is a great punch for a party. Full of awesome autumnal flavor with a sparkle and some spooky dry ice to top it […]
Halloween Party Appetizers That Are Spooky But Delicious
If you’re looking for some Halloween party appetizers that are not only spooky but also delicious, then you’re in the right place. Instead of carrying the theme through your entire menu, which could be daunting, stick to appetizers. Why? Because they are easy to put together and can carry a theme almost on their own. […]
Authentic Recipes For West African Food That Are Delish!
This week our culinary adventure is taking us to West Africa. West Africa includes everything from the coast of Guinea (Mauritania) to Niger and everything between Mali and Ghana. This part of Africa is rich in root vegetables and exotic spices, which makes it a great place to explore new cuisine. Check out some of […]
Chinese Night: Beef And Broccoli
Welcome back! As part of our ongoing series of themed nights, it’s time for Chinese night and the dish of choice is Beef and Broccoli. Why Beef and Broccoli you might ask? The great thing about this dish is that it’s got a good helping of protein and veg. It’s not going to ruin whatever […]
Healthy Foods For Snacks Between Meals
If you’ve realized that your winter weight is going to keep you from feeling your best during the warm spring and summer months, then it’s time to take a peek at how to keep yourself full between meals without binging on foods that are going to increase your waistline. It’s a good idea to keep […]
Favorite April Fools’ Recipes
April Fools’ Day is one of those holidays that people either love or really dislike. It can be a holiday that is malicious and rude, but it’s also possible for it to be fun and surprising! I prefer not to do pranks because my kids don’t love them, but I don’t mind doing something silly […]
Winter Salads
If you’re like me, then winter can be a little suffocating when it comes to food. Don’t get me wrong, I love potatoes and meat as much as the next person, but there comes a time when a girl just needs a really good salad. There’s just something about the colors that are a feast […]
Quit Waffling Around Get Cooking These Foods In Your Waffle Maker
If you’re like me, there’s a chance you have more kitchen gadgets than you could possibly need. The problem? I don’t have a big kitchen. Which means that if I’m going to keep a gadget around long term it really needs to be worth the space. Lately I’ve been binging a certain cleaning show on […]