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My sister first introduced me to pickle rolls a few years back when she brought them as an appetizer during the holidays and believe me, I was hesitant to try these but I'm glad I did because they are addicting. Now before you look at these ingredients and think, she must be pregnant, I'll say ... no, I'm definitely not pregnant, nor will I ever be again. These are not some weird appetizer that only a crazy, weird-craving pregnant lady would … [Read more...]
In my daughter's own words ... nom nom nom nom nommmmm I can say without a doubt, these Mediterranean Spiced Mozzarella Sticks are the best "fried cheese" as we call it, that I've ever tasted. And believe me, I've had a lot of friend cheese, it's my favorite appetizer and I try them at every restaurant I go to. Unlike traditional Italian mozzarella sticks these are flavored with McCormick Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt which is a blend of … [Read more...]
Before I admit this out load, try to hold back your jaw dropping gasps. I'm pretty sure even my good friend Emilie is going to shake her head at this one. I've never tried an avocado before, not even in a guacamole dip. Sure I've seen it in restaurants, even had it make an appearance on my plate at some point but I couldn't get past the green color. However, that's about to end. Thanks to Avocados from Mexico, I got access to some … [Read more...]
I feel so odd using the word Crostini, it sounds so fancy doesn't it? Truth is, it's just a slice of bread toasted with toppings. In this case, I stepped outside of my little culinary box and tried fresh mozzarella for the first time. You know, the kind that comes in the shape of a ball sealed with liquid instead of in a bag and shredded. We're talking real mozzarella cheese. And before last week, I had never in my life tried it before but I'm … [Read more...]
For nearly two months now I've been growing a pretty amazing garden that includes my own personal little herb garden. This being my first time growing herbs I discovered two things. One, a fresh herb garden is incredible to have just outside of your kitchen when you need some flavor for a dish in a pinch. Two, most herbs are so easy to grow with the exception of cilantro. Two weeks ago the cilantro that started out as this tiny little plant … [Read more...]
This past weekend I was a guest at my Niece's 16th birthday party where something amazing happened. I say amazing because while I love my older sister, I've never been a huge fan of her cooking. I prefer to stay on the simple, homestyle side of food while she's a bit more experimental with her choices. That said, I absolutely LOVED everything she made that afternoon, especially the party mix which I'm about to share with you. Keep in mind, I … [Read more...]
Guy Fieri ... does the name ring a bell? How about Diners, Drive-ins and Dives or Guy's Big Bite? Guy Fieri is the host of both food network shows that I've been following for quite some time because they're always jam packed with big flavor recipes. The kind of recipes I know my husband will dive right into without question. When Super Bowl Sunday rolls around in a few weeks, I'm going to need some big flavor, big meat appetizers for the boys … [Read more...]
This weekend my family and I took off to Sam's Club on a mission to create some delicious spring recipes. One of my favorite reasons to visit Sam's Club (other than being able to buy in bulk) is the assortment of fresh produce. My first stop was to the case of fresh berries, but not just any berries, big beautiful ones! There were strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. I love being able to find the freshest fruits when they are in … [Read more...]
Are you ready for some football? A Sunday night par-tay! (yes, I'm singing as I type this like the big goofball I am) Despite the fact that I have no interest in the teams playing in the Superbowl this year, it's still an excuse to snack like crazy and dish out my favorite party foods for my family. At the top of the list of our favorite Superbowl snacks...the ham n cheese ball! It's classic, it's easy and it's soooo good. Ingredients You'll … [Read more...]
This recipe has been a family favorite since I was a little girl. Everyone who has them raves about how yummy and flavorful they are. You can use frozen chicken wings if desired or double the recipe but you may have to adjust the cooking time. I recommend basting them in the juices when you turn them over. Ingredients You'll Need: 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup water 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon … [Read more...]
