While spring in the Midwest is never easy, this year feels especially trying. It is around St. Patrick’s Day every year that I hit a wall and I’m just ready for sunshine and warm weather. It isn’t here yet, which could be why I think this Midori Splice is the perfect mini escape. In a year full of virtual meetings, phone calls, and classes, should we take a virtual vacation with this amazing and delicious tropical drink?...
We are about to take your favorite sweet snack to a whole new level! It’s Puppy Chow, except the Chex is coated with melted Andes chocolates and chocolate pudding powder instead of the usual powdered sugar. Then we’ll mix the Chex with a variety of minty candies, like Junior Mints and mini York Peppermint Patties. This muddy buddies snack mix is a mint chocolate lovers dream come true! Be sure to visit my recipe for the traditional chocolate and peanut butter Puppy Chow, or see how I mix it up with popcorn and candy to make Movie Theatre Puppy Chow....
Aren’t grilling recipes the best? I love the ease of making a great recipe on the grill. My family loves it too! We make everything outside while the kids play and then eat together on our patio enjoying the four days of summer that Wisconsin weather gives us. ???? You are going to love all these amazing grilling recipes! GRILLING RECIPES THAT ARE MAIN DISHES There is nothing better than making dinner on the grill....
My mom passed down this mujadara recipe to me, which she learned from our neighbors in Madaba, Jordan. These neighbors were amazing cooks and shared their traditional recipes with us. My mom would alternate between this bulgur and rice versions, always serving it with plain yogurt on the side and a refreshing cucumber tomato salad. Mujadara was a big part of my childhood meals, and we still eat it very often to this very day....
The heartiness and richness of the mushrooms, cooked in red wine and beef stock pairs perfectly with the creaminess that polenta is known for, which, in my opinion, is truly a winning combination. You’ve probably seen the name spelled ragu or ragout, but what is the difference? Simply put, ragu is Italian and ragout is French. This recipe has more of an Italian flare than French one and is mushroom-based versus the traditional which are meat-based....
We did end up finding the homework, by the way, thank goodness. We had told the elementary office that we were looking everywhere for it (it was late) and when I finally brought it into the office, the receptionist actually stood and gave me a hug. Probably because she could see I had devolved into a crazy eyed freak by that point. (No one tells you this is how motherhood ages you....
When is Oktoberfest 2024? Saturday 21st September to Sunday 6th October. Oktoberfest is a fun, Bavarian festival celebrated annually in Munich, Germany. It’s the world’s largest beer festival, attracting millions of visitors each year. They do love their meat at Oktoberfest. From suckling pigs, to chicken, Wiener schnitzel and bratwurst. Below are my selection of recipes for your perusal. Did you know that Oktoberfest does not run the entire month of October?...
I had a friend who used to work at Olive Garden. On her first day she accidentally dumped an entire glass of soda on a customer’s lap. Times like these that I’m grateful I never worked in food service. That is so me. I prefer to dump food on people in the comfort of my own home. This recipe is a pretty good knockoff. Breadsticks go with pretty much anything, but I like to eat these with Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup, which is similar to Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana....
Guys, I have to brag about my cousin. Random, right? But when I tell you the brag, you’ll totally understand. My cousin is on a . . . . REALITY TV SHOW. Crazy, right?? So, what makes it even more fun is that she is on SyFy’s FaceOff, which if you haven’t watched it (and I hadn’t before Melissa made it on), they are doing complex make up. You know, like you would find on an alien in Star Wars....
We recently started doing something at dinner where we ask our kids to say something nice about their siblings. We started this on a day when they were being a little nasty to each other. I tried not to tie the two things together, and they didn’t really seem to notice my motivation. I wasn’t sure how it as going to go, but it was incredible to watch them easily come up with lists of things they love about each other....
About my simple fresh Onion Garlic dip recipe My recipe for a tasty onion garlic dip only needs 8 ingredients and 5 minutes to make. It’s made with sour cream, mayo, onions, and garlic, and it’s always a favourite with everyone who tries it. The onions and garlic add a bold and pungent taste to the dip, making it savoury and flavourful. Where as sour cream and mayo lends a rich and creamy texture with a tang....
Are you a go-to-the-mall type of shopper? I’m not. I’m a grab-an-$8-V-neck-from-Target-while-running-out-for-toilet-paper kind of shopper. Bet you didn’t know I was so classy. But sometimes the mall is unavoidable. There are some pairs of jeans that just have to be tried on, and then even after you try them on and buy them and take them home, they decide that they don’t actually fit your booty, and they would much prefer to go back to the mall thankyouverymuch, so back to the mall you take those ungrateful jeans....
Want to make it in air fryer instead - try my air fryer sun-dried tomatoes. About sun dried tomatoes made in oven The best tomatoes for drying are those you have in abundance! Whether you have a bountiful harvest from your garden or find a great deal at the farmers’ market, you can easily turn them into sun-dried tomatoes using your oven. Although we often refer to them as sun-dried tomatoes, these are actually oven-dried....
This simple pasta recipe is one of my favorite ways to use eggplants! If you’re like me, and you always have an eggplant sitting on your counter that you’re not sure what to do with, try my baba ganoush dip recipe (it’s the best EVER!), or make this traditional Italian pasta dish. Pasta alla norma is a dish that originated in Sicily, Italy. It’s a light and filling vegetarian pasta with just 3 parts: penne pasta, tomato sauce, and eggplant!...
This is a Quick Pasta dish that can be made when you are running short of fresh ingredients but need something on the dinner table STAT. A Vegan, protein packed dish. Ingredients for Pasta e Ceci This is the winning element of this dish- A total of 6 ingredients You can garnish with herbs or parmesan. If you love chickpeas and always have leftovers after opening the can or cooking them , learn how to properly store chickpeas in the fridge....
You guuuuyyyyysss! So many exciting things are happening this week! First things first: this will be the last post I publish with this blog design. Next time you visit, things will be looking a little different! I feel like I need one of those signs you see when products get new branding. “New look, same great taste!” All the goods will still be here, just easier to find and prettier....
It’s like Christmas all over again. My brother Eric told one of his coworkers last December that he was going to be spending the holidays in a house with 20 relatives, and after seeing the look on the guy’s face had to clarify, “No, you don’t understand, we actually like each other.” I am so excited to hang out with my family in the middle of nowhere, dirt-smeared, booty-frozen, and sleep deprived....
I used to teach ‘What’s for Dinner’ classes at the Loblaws PC Cooking School and this Peanut Noodles recipe was always a crowd pleaser. The classes were about an hour-long, wherein I demonstrated 2-3 quick and easy recipes perfect for any busy weeknight. I often tried to club recipes that go together to make a complete, well-balanced and delicious meal. Throughout these classes, what I looked forward to the most is the interaction with the guests....
Half and Half Half and half is a common ingredient in the United States. It is made from half whole milk and half heavy cream. It’s a great way to get a creamy texture with less fat and calories. In the UK it is known as half cream. When going out on a date just isn’t feasible, we try to do date nights at home, cooking with each other. I love spending time cooking with my husband, especially when it’s part of a date....
Learn how to perfectly cook Air Fryer Sirloin Steaks and get it right every single time! I experimented with different recipes and air frying times, and here I’m sharing with you the best way to cook sirloin steaks in the air fryer! Air frying a steak is easier than grilling a steak or pan-searing a steak. You don’t have to go outside and fire up the grill, and won’t have to get your cast iron pan and fill the kitchen with smoke....
