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I got out a puzzle last night and put together all the interesting parts: The edges, corners, then the people, the letters, you know the drill. Then I abandoned it like yesterday’s jam. Who wants to spend 2 hours putting together 250 pieces of monotonous blue sky? Eric does, that’s who. And I still get the satisfaction of a finished puzzle. I married up, people. When I was a kid we had the same desserts for every single Thanksgiving meal: 2 lemon meringue pies, 2 blackberry pies, some mint brownies, and a token pumpkin pie that nobody wanted (I think my dad ate it single-handedly every year....

You guys, I normally shy away from talking about politics on the blog . . . or really life in general. But can we just talk for a minute about the current state of affairs? It’s like a sign of the coming of the apocalypse. The current candidates make me feel like I’m trapped in an SNL episode. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I like SNL as much as the next person....

Butter Chicken is a classic Indian curry dish with a creamy tomato-based sauce and plenty of warm spices. Usually, butter chicken is served with basmati rice or naan, but today we’re pairing it with pasta instead to make this Indian-Italian fusion meal. Does butter chicken go with pasta? I’ll let you make this easy recipe and decide! I think that the creamy tomato sauce pairs really well with pasta, and I think you’re going to agree with me....

You can make butterscotch haystacks at Christmastime, these have made an appearance on my holiday cookie trays in years past, but they aren’t necessarily holiday-themed, so you can feel free to make them for football parties, potlucks, or any time when a sweet treat would be appreciated. I am a huge fan of how simple these haystacks are to make. They are mixed up in under 10 minutes, and then the hardest part is just waiting for them to harden enough to eat!...

The Caesar salad is one of the most popular salads to exist, I’ve never been to a country where I couldn’t order a Caesar salad. It’s on the menus everywhere! Whether you go to an American restaurant or an international cuisine restaurant, you will surely find Caesar salad on the menu. The salad might be slightly different from one restaurant to another, and it depends on a few factors. Everyone agrees that a Caesar salad consists of Romaine/Cos lettuce, garlicky croutons, and a creamy savory dressing....

Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram We were literally 50 yards from everything, but you had to walk down the entire block and then back again to get there. If you wanted to stick with those conventional sidewalks, that is. Hopping the 6 foot cement fence in the backyard was the obvious solution, but how? My dad came up with the idea of using a ladder, the kind with a shepherd’s hook at the top, that people use for above-ground swimming pools....

What is Carne Asada Carne asada is a grilled beef dish. Usually it is made with flank or skirt steak. Traditionally the meat is marinated in a flavorful marinade, often made of oranges, before being grilled over high heat. You can read all of the ingredients for my great carne asada marinade below. This carne asada recipe is perfect for a summer family dinner. My kids love this recipe, and my husband and I do too!...

After I made this Cheeseburger Slider recipe the other day, I knew that I had to bump everything else in my schedule and share it with you all immediately. I used my burger seasoning to season the meat, and then added ketchup, mayonnaise, and cheese to the mixture. This simple combination makes for a cheesy slider that you will drool over. This is the perfect slider recipe for a crowd....

Reheating Chicken Enchiladas Reheat your chicken enchiladas, covered in a 350 degree oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes depending on how big of a portion you are reheating. These cheesy chicken enchiladas will become a favorite in your house. Use a rotisserie chicken. The easiest of the options is to use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.Boil chicken breasts. Put 1 pound of raw chicken in large sauce pan....

What is Chicken Primavera? A delicious pasta dish inspired by Italian cooking, pasta primavera was first introduced to most of the US by New York City chefs in the 1970s. This meal that paired pasta with fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce was an instant hit in Manhattan, and it still is a very popular dish served in restaurants around the country. Primavera translates from Italian to mean “springtime”, which is the perfect name for this dish that is so full of colorful fresh spring vegetables....

I’m not sure if there is anything better than an appetizer recipe that can double as a dinner recipe. That is exactly what we have with this Chicken Taquito recipe. It is easy enough to make for dinner, but would make a fabulous party snack. It has just the right balance of seasoning, chicken, and cheese and they are made with just five ingredients! Traditionally a taquito is a corn tortilla that has been rolled up with a filling and is deep fried....

Baby Dear has a low tolerance to spicy food. Well, almost all spicy food except maybe, Biryani. And Chicken Curry. And kebabs. And definitely, Chilli Chicken. Okay, let me rephrase that – Baby Dear won’t tolerate spicy food except if it’s something that he likes. And I mean, really, really likes. Then his low tolerance just gets thrown out the window, and countless glasses of cold water take its place instead!...

About my homemade Takeaway Classic - Chinese Salt and Pepper Chips Recipe We love salt and pepper potatoes from chopstix, my homemade Chinese salt and pepper halloumi fries and salt and pepper chips from Chinese takeaway. Now what if I tell you, you can make chips at home with ease? What makes this recipe convenient is that you can easily use frozen chip shop fat chips for shortcut. And you can enjoy them almost instantly....

You know when you forget your phone somewhere, and you need to let someone know that you don’t have your phone on you? And you keep coming up with stupid, stupid ways to get the message to that person? “I know, I’ll text my mom, and SHE can text Eric that I don’t have my phone. Where’s my phone so I can call her…wait.” I did the same thing today with water....

In general, I prefer savory and salty food over sweet. You hand me a plate of onion rings, and I am a very happy girl. Give me all the savory appetizers. However, now and again, there is nothing that I want more than chocolate. And usually, when that chocolate craving hits, what I really want is a big delicious bowl of chocolate pudding with whipped cream on top. Pudding is incredibly easy to make from scratch....

Filled with savory, unique ingredients, this non-traditional chili is best served over spaghetti, and topped with onions, beans, and cheddar cheese. If you’ve ever actually been to Skyline Chili in Cincinnati, you know how special this recipe is. It’s like no other chili you’ve ever tasted. That’s because Cinncinati chili includes some unconventional secret ingredients, like cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and even chocolate! The result is a meaty, rich, and savory chili that is so delicious!...

With seven delicious salad ingredients plus an eighth layer of creamy homemade dressing, this easy seven layer salad recipe has something for everyone to love! Crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and hard boiled eggs add some protein to the fresh vegetables, and a parmesan dressing brings everything together perfectly. 7 Layer Salad is exactly the recipe you need for your next potluck! You might also like to bring another classic potluck dish such as Orange Pretzel Salad, or Funeral Potatoes....

GOOD NEWS you guys. My children are alive and well. I successfully navigated this entire day without murdering a single one of them. (What? No round of applause?) Do you ever have those days when you feel like you have no control over your life? I’m sure everyone feels that way sometimes, right? Today was one of those days. I felt like I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off, but nothing was getting done....

I think Charlotte might be a baby ninja. This corn salsa is basically amazing. You can eat it with chips, garnish pretty much anything Mexican, or eat it with a spoon. I like to put it on this Barbacoa Beef. Yum. Corn Salsa with Lime Source: Skinnytaste 4 cups (20 oz) cooked sweet yellow corn, cut (from the cob. Or you could use frozen corn without cooking it) 2 vine ripe tomatoes, diced 1/2 red onion, diced (I used 1/2 cup green onions) 1 scallion, diced (optional) 1-2 jalapeños, diced (remove seeds unless you like it really spicy) 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 1/2 limes, juice of chipotle chili powder, to taste salt and fresh pepper to taste Combine all the ingredients and refrigerate for about an hour....

An orange-infused cupcake batter is swirled with fresh, juicy cranberries, baked, and then topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These are irresistibly good, and perfect for the holidays. Cranberries pop into my kitchen every year just before Thanksgiving. Of course, I always make my homemade cranberry sauce to go with the roast turkey and mashed potatoes, but there are so many other delicious ways to cook with cranberries too!...