Father’s Day is almost here. For me it’s become synonymous with mid-day gatherings, some tasty BBQ and quality family time. It’s also become the unofficial kick-off to summer as my kids have already completed school. Although Father’s Day is the same day on the calendar every year, regardless, I find myself scrounging to purchase and send gifts at the last minute. I do most of my shopping online because I just don’t have the time or patience to travel to the actual stores. I’ve found that Kohl’s.com has a wide selection of items perfect … [Read more...]
Slow Cooked Drunken Meatballs
December 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
I get recipe solicitations all the time on the blog. They might be advertising new product launches or they could be companies trying to plug a specific ingredient. I usually file these blind solicitations in a folder called, “recipes to try in the future.” And sadly, I haven’t really tried any of them. However, the other day I got an email for a “Drunken” Meatball recipe that not only peaked my interest, but it had me rushing out the door to the nearest market to buy some pre-cooked cocktail meatballs. The operative words here are “Slow … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
November 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
We are on a slow cooker roll, and a chili bender too. If you’ve got a good thing going in the kitchen, why stop it? I know it sounds obvious but making simple tweaks to a “kid-approved” recipe will probably create another new dish that’ll pass the test with your most discerning underage critics. Last month I posted an amazing recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. It was a hit with everyone. There was not a drop left in the slow cooker. This week, I made a Slow Cooker Turkey Chili that’s a riff off the other recipe. Guess what? Another … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Challenge: Slow Cooked Pulled BBQ Chicken
January 22, 2013 By 3 Comments
Hosting a Super Bowl viewing party should be easy. They’re unpretentious, casual parties where you can serve a bevy of not so healthy appetizers--from Buffalo wings to cheese balls--relatively guilt-free. This party isn’t about cooking up the latest culinary trends on your best china. Rather, it’s a night overflowing with plain and simple portable dishes since it’s assumed that the television (not the food) is the focal point of the evening. I was thrilled when asked to take part in a Super Bowl Slow Cooker challenge sponsored by … [Read more...]
