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I’m just going to come right out and say it… I’m obsessed with Broccoli Salad. No shame. I love the sweet and tangy dressing that gets soaked into the crunchy broccoli, the toasted cashews, the plump craisins, and of course… the bacon. Broccoli Salad is a staple at any BBQ or Potluck type meal, so be prepared this summer with this classic recipe that is a definite crowd pleaser. You know a recipe is going to be a winner when {Read More}
If you’re looking for a last minute appetizer to blow the roof off your New Year’s Eve party then I have the perfect one-bite app for you! Can we talk about Dates and pretend I’m not 90 years old for a minute? Dates are awesome. They are deliciously sweet, and full of healthy fiber! {why are you looking at me like I’m 90?} I stuffed these tasty little gems with a chive and onion cream cheese then wrapped them in {Read More}
When it comes to ringing in the New Year, it’s all about the party food. I’m talking Finger Food Appetizers. It’s the best when you can get your guests in and out of the kitchen without having to worry about plates and utensils. Who needs forks and spoons when there are things like toothpicks and fingers. Supply little bites of this and that for your guests to nibble on during your festive party, and you’ll have one happy crowd when the {Read More}
Back in November when I went to San Francisco for the FoodBuzz Fest I had the opportunity to meet the wonderful people behind California Endive Farms. They happen to be the largest American producer of Endive {pronounced on-deeve}. Whenever I say Endive I feel so fancy. But don’t let that fool you into thinking that they are hard to work with. They are so versatile and can add so much elegance to a simple dish. I had a whole bunch of {Read More}
Have you ever wished you could customize a cookware set for the way you love to cook? Well now you can, with Your Set by Calphalon. I was lucky enough to receive two incredibly versatile pieces, and I used them for some of my favorite dishes. See how I used the AccuCore Stainless Steel 3-quart Sauté Pan and Unison Non-stick 10″ Omelet Pan for My Set, My Monterey Chicken. Click here to read my post and enter for a chance {Read More}
My friend Stefanie from Sarcastic Cooking is out of town enjoying some vacation time so I am posting over there today…and here… Yeah, I’m so talented. For her blog I created a Creamy Crab Wonton Party Dip. It’s basically those yummy crunchy fried wontons stuffed with a creamy crab filling turned dip style. Except instead of frying, I baked. So glorious! I encourage you to go check it out. Do it! But before you do… I have some tasty guacamole {Read More}
So since the New Year I have been doing great about getting my flabby arms to the gym. In fact, I actually am starting to enjoy it. I started doing the classes that my gym offers, since wandering around the gym aimlessly wasn’t really working out for my calorie burn. Needless to say, I have found a few that I really enjoy. Some yoga here, some spin there, and a little Zumba on top. Last week I even started to {Read More}
When I was younger I used to get out of taking naps by being adventurous with food. My parents would introduce foods like coleslaw and potato salad during lunch. If you wouldn’t eat it you would have to take a nap. So, I ate. My brother and sister…would not. I stayed up, while they took naps. Nah, nah, na-nah, nah! I remember when we had to eat brussel sprouts for the first time. My parents were so proud of my {Read More}
…wrapped in bacon! What better way to eat a meat cup cake? Bacon makes the best wrapper! I have to admit, I was a little deceptive when I told The Man that we were having meatloaf for dinner. He was less than excited for a loaf of meat. But it was a pleasant surprise when he saw these cute little guys! I got this idea from The Rachael Ray Show. {I only have a few channels so I make sure to hit {Read More}
What is a salad wedge? – you may ask… Simply put, it is a wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with tons of yummy goodness! Some fancy steakhouses serve these, and they are my absolute favorite. Mostly because they are topped with chunky blue cheese dressing…. You can use a little… Or a lot… {hey, it’s light dressing, don’t judge…} Crumbled bacon, fresh tomatoes, chunks of fresh blue cheese, and a little freshly cracked pepper… party in my mouth! Not to mention {Read More}
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