You know how much I love a delicious gin and tonic, however, I know so many of you just can’t do gin. It’s okay, we can still be friends. This perfect vodka tonic is just for you. It only takes three simple ingredients, but is so crisp and refreshing. This will become a regular for your Friday evenings. The Perfect Ratio When a cocktail is made with just a few ingredients, in addition to the quality of the ingredients, the ratio is also important....
It’s almost crunch time guys. 4 days til Halloween. I don’t know about you, but for me it’s time to live up to the vague “I’ll totally just make that” costume ideas I came up with weeks ago. Charlotte made our Halloween game plan. One day she said, “I’ll be The Little Mermaid, Mom, and YOU can be the witch!” Gee thanks darling daughter. Eric is going to be Prince Eric (of course)....
The 4th/Independance Day is one of the biggest food days of the year (next to Thanksgiving and Christmas). Check out the easy appetizers and you have to try the Red White and Blue Cheeseburger. In keeping with theme, you can make the Red Velvet Patriotic Firework Cupcakes in advance.
Roasted broccoli is one of our staple side dishes. It is something everyone in my family can get behind and it comes together so easily. Recently, we have been making this recipe in the air fryer, and I think my kids like it even more. The broccoli gets nice and crisp on the outside without the inside turning to mushy overdone vegetables. In addition being faster, love how much healthier this option is....
Don’t want to use an air fryer, make Baked Cauliflower Hot Wings instead. Easy Air fryer Buffalo Cauliflower wings recipe below I’m talking about tender cauliflower florets, perfectly air-fried to achieve that ideal crispy texture. Then comes the magic – tossing them in a luscious buffalo sauce and air fried again, creating a symphony of flavours and sensations. But wait, there’s a delightful bonus: imagine dipping these delectable bites into my quick and tasty 5-minute Boom Boom sauce, for an extra burst of flavour....
My MIL handed down this recipe to me and I still look up to my handwritten notes to get it bang one. Being the First of January 2017 today, I cooked up an elaborate TamBrahm meal Molagootal, Tomato Pachadi , Rasam and Arisi Paruppu Payasam for lunch today. Remembering my resolution that I had taken up, I thought it cannot get any better than shooting this Yummilicious Palakad Cuisine Payasam....
If you have been following me for really any time at all, you know that I could exist only on tacos and be very very happy. These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are my new favorite in a long line of favorite taco recipes. They come together with the perfect recipe for Bang Bang Shrimp, the best Bang Bang Sauce, and a few other simple ingredients. Grab a Paloma to go with them and prepare yourself for total satisfaction....
Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram The reason I remember walking through the door so vividly is because of the delicious smell. Soup. The soup to end all soups. Her Beef Barley Soup is literally the definition of comfort food for me. It reminds me of being in her cozy kitchen in Montana, with snow fluttering outside that somehow makes you feel warmer, and this aromatic soup simmering on the stove, with the cats nosing around to see what the smell is....
This fresh strawberry lemonade is my family’s favorite summer drink. On hot days, there’s nothing better than a glass of icy lemonade to cool off and this lemonade is just perfect as it takes just a few minutes to make and everyone loves it. It’s great for barbecues, to enjoy by the pool, or for parties. When strawberries are in season, I buy them locally and eat them fresh, bake with them, add them to salads, and make refreshing drinks....
Eric has hidden all the Halloween candy from me. I really can’t find it anywhere. I made the mistake of buying it too early and have been snacking on it a bit too much while the kids are at school. Make a million batches of cornbread (or 8. The last one was still in the oven when I snapped this.) I tried Southern cornbread, Northern cornbread, and a bunch of in-between cornbreads....
Storing Leftover Dip Store leftover black bean dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can eat it right out of the refrigerator, or place it in the oven until heated through. If you prefer to eat this dip warm, make sure you only reheat it once. Always use your best discretion with leftovers. This Black Bean Dip is the perfect easy recipe to enjoy with your tortilla chips....
Pin HERE, and follow me on Pinterest for more tasty recipes! I’m always on the lookout for delicious savory breakfast ideas. And ever since I started making this sweet potato hash, it became a regular on our menu especially when I’m prepping food in advance. This breakfast sweet potato hash is so versatile, easy to customize, packed with protein, and freezes so well. Sweet Potato Hash Ingredients To make this sweet potato hash, you will need the following ingredients:...
Here it is, the best buttermilk chicken recipe ever! Marinated in buttermilk, garlic, and herbs, this truly is the best-roasted chicken I’ve had. Buttermilk is often paired with chicken in recipes, as it has the ability to flavor and tenderize chicken meat, making it extra delicious. I use buttermilk in my Nashville Hot Chicken, Buttermilk Chicken Tenders, and Popeye’s Chicken for exactly that reason, and the same method works with a whole roasted chicken as well....
We are moving to California!! For real. I still can hardly believe it. Eric accepted a job in the Sacramento area, so we are headed west. I grew up about an hour south of Sacramento so it’s kind of like going home, except not really, because I haven’t lived there in 8 years. And what’s more, I never lived there as an adult, so “real life” hadn’t happened yet. And by real life I mean paying bills and registering cars and researching schools for our kids....
Don’t let savory cheese ball appetizers get all the recognition. This cream cheese ball is sweet, decadent, and flavored with brown sugar and vanilla so that it tastes like the perfect marriage of cheesecake and chocolate chip cookie dough. Just like a savory bacon ranch cheese ball or this Christmas tree cheese ball, You can make a dessert cheese ball ahead of time, and pull it out when your guests arrive!...
I know, it sounds kind of weird to make fudge out of Velveeta cheese. I was skeptical of it myself, but I’m so glad I decided to give it a try. Velveeta Cheese Fudge is the best chocolate fudge I’ve ever made or eaten before! It’s rich, soft, creamy, and with a wonderful texture that could only come from Velveeta. I promise that this chocolate fudge does not taste like cheese, but it does taste like sweet milk chocolate, enhanced with a bit of vanilla extract and crunchy pieces of pecans throughout....
Once I get home, I spend the next couple of hours organizing my fridge, freezer and pantry with my new buys. Fruits and veggies are sorted, prepped and stored in a way to best make use of the longest possible shelf-life. Meats and cheeses are portioned out and stored according to when and how I plan to use them. Snacks and treats for the week too, get portioned out and stored accordingly....
Sometimes I think of an awesome joke seconds too late. And then the moment is gone and I’m sad because there’s no going back. Last week we were driving home from Utah (Eric went backpacking, kids and I went cousin-ing) and we stopped for lunch at Costa Vida. There was this teenage kid in front of me in line wearing an EFY wristband. EFY stands for Especially For Youth. It’s a church camp in Utah, I went when I was a teenager too....
Do you have a craving for something sweet and slightly healthy? If so, you should prepare this Grape Fruit Salad sprinkled with brown sugar and pecans. It is a creamy, sweet, and flavorful salad that is perfect to serve in the summer. While it’s a great summer salad, you can make it all year long, it’s always a hit at parties and perfect for any family event. If you love dessert salads, try my orange Jello salad, watergate salad, ambrosia salad, and this carrot raisin salad next!...
If you make this cheesecake, snap a photo and share on Instagram using #TheFoodCharlatan. I would be so happy to see it!! Who high-fives while holding an EXTREMELY SHARP number 2 pencil?? Watch out for those nephews, guys. They have no mercy. I have been double checking every high five since that day. No sharp pencil? Okay, we’re good, let’s high five. Now look, I know cheesecake has a real reputation for being fussy....
