With the Super Bowl airing this weekend, an arsenal of simple yet tasty recipes is a necessity for a successful viewing party. I’ve put together a round up the most popular appetizers/dishes from the blog that are reliable crowd-pleasers (healthy or not)! Don't forget the prerequisite for this list: dishes must be easy to make and only require straight-forward ingredients to avoid going on market runs or bring glued to the stove while the game is on. ENJOY. Judy’s Baked Brie A deliciously warm and sweet appetizer to compliment … [Read more...]
Korean-Style Short Ribs
January 27, 2016 By Leave a Comment
My slow cooker has been on over-drive the past two weeks and I'm not ashamed. I'm actually impressed that each night (and sometimes in the mornings) I've managed to churn out a meals that still pique my kids' interest while hearty and flavorful to boot! It's hard to imagine that three years ago I was intimidated by slow cooking and now, I can't stop. Slow cooking is like the most wonderful science experiment that's so easy. How often can you dump ingredients into an appliance, leave that appliance, and then come back hours later only to … [Read more...]
Italian Baked Flounder
January 26, 2016 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to fish, my family's palates run the gamut. My husband only eats certain fish. My son will try most and my daughter won't try any. So, usually, I'm never serving fish at home for dinner. Until last night... I had a rare opening with one kid home for dinner! Of course I took advantage. I've always been reluctant to cook fish at home for many reasons, the main one being a smelly in the kitchen that lingers for days. However, I began using pleasing pungent whole spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves and citrus peels … [Read more...]
Chicken Tortilla Bake
January 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Frigid temperatures coupled with cranky, tired kids means comfort food becomes my go-to dinner on many weekdays during the dark winter months. Rich in flavors and undeniably hearty, it's ironic that most comfort food is surprisingly simple to make. Whether you're into soups, or casseroles, or slow cooked meals, none of these recipes require much culinary skill at all. However, the meals are tasty, and filling and ideal for freezing or to be used as left overs. Need I convince you more? Last night's dinner was frenetic. I had … [Read more...]
