I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it before, but Gavin is essentially me in the body of a seven year old boy. We’re like the same person. Which can be awesome at times. I mean, I can’t even tell you the times we’ve been in tears together cracking up watching slap stick comedy. I love that he got my sense of empathy. He really understands when someone else is going through something hard....
We are on day 5 with no air conditioning, and the good news is that I have not maimed, injured or otherwise harmed any of my family members yet. The greatest danger lies between the hours of 3pm and 7pm, so if you know me and are thinking of stopping by, I highly recommend coming in the morning to avoiding dismemberment. I’m just kidding, it’s not really that bad. At least it’s September and not July!...
How to make slow cooker refried beans Eric’s birthday was this weekend. I decided to make him some Mexican food, because you can never go wrong with those same 10 ingredients that all Mexican food is made from. (Tortillas, meat, beans, cheese, etc.) I really don’t blame them for not expanding their repertoire. Why mess with perfection? (They really missed the boat on desserts though.) I made chicken flautas with pico de gallo and avocado cream sauce, horchata, and these beautiful refried beans....
You guys! I’m so excited to be announcing today that I’m starting a new partnership with the Wisconsin Beef Council to bring you amazing beef recipes! As many of you know, I grew up vegetarian, and when my family did start eating meat, it wasn’t until I was in middle school/high school and it wasn’t beef. I actually didn’t have my first steak until I was in college and dating Nathan!...
Last night as I watched my kids try to kill each other play, I thought of my mom. I was watching them, knowing that any second it was going to go from fun “rough housing” (that makes me feel epically old) to actual murder, and remembering my mom yelling at us saying, “One of you is going to get hurt!” and then when we were older “Just don’t kill each other!...
SaveSave I took my Sugar Cookie recipe that had been so popular and made that the base. And then I used the techniques in my mom’s Mint Brownies to make the second and third layers. When I tasted the result, I almost passed out from joy. In remaking these for new photos, my youngest took a bite, looked at me, and said, “Mom, why are these so good?” I responded, “Butter....
This curry is one of my favourite meals that I make all the time. We have a curry at least once a week, I find it so easy to make, full of flavour and it’s healthy and filling. I do change things up a little though, and use different veggies depending on what I have available. This curry is similar to Thai curries because of the coconut flavour, I also either add lemongrass while I’m cooking or squeeze fresh lime juice over the curry when serving....
If you were looking for a sweet and sour chutney to add to chaats or serve with samosas, then I have got you! You can use this chutney in Dahi Bhallas, Bhel Puri, Pani Puri, Samosa , Tikkis..Really all kinds of chaat. Tamarind Chutney is also called imli chutney or Saunth Chutney. Saunth chutney is a more local name for this chutney in the northern part of india. The name is because of the one ingredient- dry ginger powder that’s used in the chutney....
Dinner recipes that I can make in a skillet are among my favorites, particularly when I want to make something quickly with tons of flavor. This Bruschetta Chicken recipe is just one of many amazing chicken recipes that you’ll find here, and it’s going to be a favorite for your family. If you’ve made my Marry Me Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, or Creamy Mushroom Chicken, you’ll know what I’m talking about....
This honey and mustard marinade for chicken is one of my absolute favorites! It’s so easy to mix up using ingredients I already have in my pantry, and it gives the meat such an amazing flavor. This marinade is sweet from the honey and tangy from apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard. A pinch of cayenne pepper gives it a little bit of a kick! You’ll need to plan ahead at least a few hours to make this marinated chicken recipe, but the waiting time is well worth it!...
If you’re looking for the best flavorful broth-based soup, Italian wedding soup is made for you! It’s so light and filling, too, with chicken stock, homemade meatballs, and perfectly wilted baby spinach. This simple wedding soup is Italian straight from Naples. It’s popular in tons of Italian restaurants made with luscious chicken broth and some wilted leafy greens. I prefer the sweetness of spinach, but kale, endive, or even cabbage works, too....
If you’re having a party, going to a party, or just interested in having a little party in your mouth, then you should definitely be mixing up a bowl of this delicious Million Dollar Dip! It has the perfect mix of creamy, savory, smooth, crunchy, salty, and nutty flavors, all in one bowl. A creamy and dippable blend of sour cream and mayonnaise is seasoned with garlic and onion powder....
In case you haven’t picked up on it yet, I love to cook. And that love of cooking was one of the best family treasures that was passed down to me. It was passed down in many different ways, but one of my favorites was when I graduated from college. My great aunt came to my house and gave me two things: a hand mixer and a church cookbook. The hand mixer broke years ago (cough, just a couple years since I graduated college ....
We all know that tomato soup and grilled cheese go hand in hand. Let me tell you, when I serve these to my guest, I get a lot of compliments. Make ahead tomato soup and grilled cheese Both components can all be prepared a few days in advance. I made the soup and kept it refrigerated for a couple of days and reheated when I was ready to serve and I think tastes better because the flavors develop....
Brushing toddler’s teeth really ought to be given an honorary-Olympic-event title. I’m not saying it should BE an Olympic event, because no sane person with children really wants to relive those kind of memories. Brushing kid’s teeth is not just about prying their mouth open. Round these parts it starts with a warm up chase, then a tackle, then what I like to call the Death Grip, in which one must use both legs, arms, and elbows to straddle and secure all toddler appendages....
Also, can I just say that eating dinner outside somehow feels like a vacation? If you need a backyard vacation too, then you are going to love these easy Turkey Burgers. The flavor starts with the seasonings in my Hamburger Seasoning and makes these truly delicious. Your family is going to love this great turkey burger recipe. While they add some calories to your burger, a little bit of bread crumbs and egg whites seem worth it to make a turkey burger you actually want to eat....
Last year, we had all our family over and I cooked a lavish spread to celebrate our Indian-style Thanksgiving. If you’d like to know what I cooked and served, I wrote it all up in a blog post, so you can read all about it here. Because it’ll only be just the three of us at the dinner table this year, I’ve planned a simple yet decadent meal – consisting of course, of one of our favourite types of kebabs – Shami Kebabs, which not only happen to be vegetarian but vegan as well!...
Wine & Glue is Rebranding to Simple Joy! We could not be more excited to share this news with you, news that has been more than a year in the making. Most important thing you need to know: There is nothing you need to do differently. If you are signed up for my mailing list, you are still signed up. (Not signed up, but want to be? Click here.)If you follow along on Facebook, you will still see me pop up in your feed....
A fantastic way to use up all your ripe bananas..Yes beside making the banana bread. It’s almost pudding like..gooey..warm..with lucious nut butter and chocolate! Sigh! We have had a air fryer banana fever lately. This is a viral recipe ,also called air fried banana spilt. I love my airfrier. I have had it for almost ten years and I have not one complaint about it! I was probably one of the early air frier adopters....
Deep-fried okra is an indulgence. It’s not something you can make daily because you have to deep fry it, but an air-fried version can be made daily with no fuss! Not only is it quicker to make, but you only use a couple of teaspoons of oil. Bhindi is the Hindi word for okra. In India, okra is prepared in many ways, but the most loved are masala bhindi, bhindi do pyaza, and crispy bhindi....
