Three specialty cookbooks I've been using that are worth gifting. (Think ahead and buy now for later, or bookmark for special occasion shopping): Cookbook for a bridal shower The Organized Kitchen: Give the future bride this book that teachers her all about her kitchen. She'll quickly learn exactly what she needs in her pantry and cabinets as well as how to prepare meals, freeze foods, how to set up a kitchen, how to clean supplies and so much more. The is a mix of how to have a … [Read more...]
Box-Cake Berry Trifle
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
True, I'm all about eating healthy, but we all deserve rewards. And sweet satisfaction. And indulgences. So on a day that I'd only used half a cake-mix box of cupcakes and needed something to do with the second half, I surprised my family with a delicious, refreshing treat. I'll call it a Box-Cake Berry Trifle. Just one of the many things I loved about this easy recipe was that I had everything I needed already in my house. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:15] Making your menu plan for the week? … [Read more...]
Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew
April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Searching for a more unique chicken stew for your slow cooker tonight? This one is easy, inexpensive and takes only 4 hours. The best part? It's good, too. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:14] Notes: You can substitute bone-in chicken thighs, but when you serve it there be sure to take the chicken off the bones Chicken breasts are less fat, so to make this meal healthier use the breasts. However, note that chicken breasts are also more expensive. It's a give and take, right? Crusty bread … [Read more...]
#Phillies opening day and soft pretzel recipe
April 9, 2012 By 1 Comment
I have it so hard. I live in Philly. Home of cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and real Italian pizza. (Sorry, y'all. I've lived in Texas. They do not make pizza right.) Today being Phillies opening day, we're wearing red and dining on our hometown favorites. One of my favorite food memories was my mom baking Philly soft pretzels with us. We had such fun twisting the pretzels into letters and shapes. When I saw this image outside Philly Pretzel Factory 2 weeks ago, I was inspired to try it with the … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Salad
April 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
This is one of my favorite dinners for our family and it's a salad. Yes, that's right, salad and family and favorite are all in the same sentence. I've found the secrets to serving salads to my family: they love raw vegetables, they love fruit mixed in, they love meats and cheeses mixed in, they like to choose their own dressings, and some like their salads dry. With that, here is the recipe for BBQ Chicken Salad (which is amazingly similar to the chopped barbecue chicken salad at California … [Read more...]
Homemade Creamy BBQ Salad Dressing
April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I've been trying for so long to concoct the perfect homemade creamy barbecue salad dressing, and when I finally figured it out, I couldn't believe just how very easy it is. I truly believe this dressing will bring perfection to salads and sandwiches for years and years in our home. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:13] … [Read more...]
