How are you celebrating Chinese New Year? Wait, what? You didn’t know Chinese New Year is this month? Yes! It is the most important annual event for Chinese and other Asian cultures. Are you familiar with the traditions and authentic foods surrounding Chinese New Year? Previously the only thing I knew about Chinese New Year was what I read on the paper placemats in Chinese restaurants. It was not until I was an adult that I learned about Chinese New Year and it’s traditions and foods.
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Chocolate Mug Cakes for Two
Chocolate Mug Cakes for Two are quick and easy, delicious, portion-controlled, chocolate desserts for you and your sweetheart that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day you would like a mini chocolate cake for one or two. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m starting to plan our menu. One thing I know is…
Aloha Barbecue Chicken Wings
Aloha Barbecue Chicken Wings are sweet and spicy chicken wings sweetened with pineapple preserves to bring a taste of Hawaii to your grill.
I have lived in Texas all my life and one of my all-time favorite foods is Texas barbecue.
Rocky Road Chocolate Smoothie
This Rocky Road Chocolate Smoothie is an easy, healthy, rich-tasting, chocolatey sweet treat that is perfect for a healthy breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
On my continuous quest for easy, healthy, delicious foods that fill me up without weighing me down, I was so happy to discover Silk® Almondmilk. Actually, it was my Mother-in-Law who introduced it to me. She used it everyday in place of regular milk for her morning oatmeal or cereal, and drank a couple of glasses of it each day.
Baked Southwestern Eggrolls
Baked Southwestern Eggrolls, with a spicy, cheesy filling of chicken, black beans, corn, green onions, cilantro, jalapenos and bell peppers wrapped in a crispy wonton, will be a popular appetizer at any game day party, especially the big game of the year. It is that time of year again…..time for the big game….you know the…
Baked Pepper Sage Pork Chops
Baked Pepper Sage Pork Chops are an easy, delicious, savory main dish that can be served on a date night or a weeknight. These Baked Pepper Sage Pork Chops are so easy that I made them on a weeknight with ingredients from my pantry, which means I save money and save a frustrating trip to…
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup, made with red enchilada sauce, is an easy, healthy, deliciously flavorful soup with a kick. I’m always on the lookout for easy, delicious healthy dinners, and this Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada soup delivers on all those things. First of all, it is easy. It’s almost as easy as my Crock Pot…
Big Game Ritz Jalapeno Poppers and Stackers
With the Big Game right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about what to food to serve or to bring to your Big Game party. Because for me, the best part of the party, other than visiting with family and friends, is the food; and these Ritz Jalapeno Poppers made with Ritz Crackers make snacking for the Big Game fun and delicious!
Easy Homemade Buttermilk Cornbread
Easy Homemade Buttermilk Cornbread is a dense, buttery, golden, semi-sweet cornbread that goes well with soups, chowders, gumbo, chili, chicken, roasts, and red beans and rice; and any other comfort food you can think of. Love this recipe? Subscribe to Emails to receive FREE recipes in your inbox. I LOVE cornbread! If I could only…
Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole
Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole is a twist on a favorite classic comfort-food casserole, Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole, because instead of rice, it uses high-protein, gluten-free quinoa to make it healthy yet delicious. I love the classic comfort food casseroles, like the broccoli cheese casserole my Mom made when I was a kid. It was always a…
Pizza Night By Pizza Hut #FlavorofNow
Lately Friday has been pizza night. It is the end of the week, the pantry is empty, and I’m tired and don’t feel like cooking, yet I want a delicious dinner that the whole family can enjoy. So we order pizza from Pizza Hut because everyone loves pizza, and it is perfect for watching the big game. That…
#Ad Southwest Avocado Bacon Ranch and Deli Wings
While our favorite teams are out of the playoffs, we will still get together with friends and watch the big game for both college and pros. However, no matter which team wins or loses, we will have winning game day food at our homegating party.
Gluten Free Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Curl up with a big bowl of this comforting Gluten-Free Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup on a cold winter night. When it is too cold to go outside, serve this Gluten Free Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. It is a great way to use leftover chicken and rice, and in this version there…
A Gluten Free Fiesta with Udi’s Chicken Burritos
Turn a boring lunch or dinner into a fast and fabulous gluten-free Mexican Fiesta with Udi’s Chicken Burritos filled with Black Beans and Cheddar Cheese. With the new year, of course, I have New Year’s resolutions like everyone else. One of them, of course, is to eat healthier. Since I have noticed recently I have some food sensitivities when eating certain foods, I am trying to eat more gluten-free meals.
Dr Pepper Barbecue Meatball Crescents
Get ready for the College Football Championship by homegating with these one of a kind appetizers called Dr Pepper Barbecue Meatball Crescents. “Honey, guess what? There’s only 257 college football games on TV this week!” You counted them? “Yes. I went through the TV guide and counted them.” How many do you plan to watch? “All of them if I could, but we don’t have enough TVs. I think we need to buy some more TVs and have a wall of TVs.
25 Healthy Recipes for the New Year
Happy New Year everyone! Happy 2015! I love new year’s and new beginnings. We can forget the past and have a fresh, new start! However, wanting to eat healthier and actually doing it consistently are two different things that unfortunately I know all too well. Today I have brought together some of my healthier recipes…
10 Blender Recipes
Happy New Year! I wanted to celebrate by teaming up with some of my favorite blogging friends, to bring you 10 fantastic recipes you can make in your blender! Make these awesomely delicious recipes that are easy peasy because they are made in a blender. Broccoli Pesto Chicken Noodles from Dizzy Busy and Hungry Crab…
Pepper Steak in Wonton Cups
Pepper Steaks in Wonton Cups are cute little bites of Pepper Steak, onions, and bell peppers in a creamy, savory, peppery sauce served in a crispy wonton cup that are the perfect appetizers for your holiday party. For those that follow my blog you will see a number of Mexican as well as Asian inspired…
Be the Office Hero with Buca di Beppo
I was first introduced to Buca di Beppo several years ago when we had a large family dinner for a birthday celebration and enjoyed a number of their delicious Italian dishes. With the food served family style, it makes it easy to share with each other and creates a fun family dining atmosphere. With the variety of Italian dishes, everyone could find something they loved.
Loaded Christmas Cowboy Cookies #BRMHolidays
Loaded Christmas Cowboy Cookies, which could also be called Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies, are oatmeal cookies full of white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, red and green chocolate chips, dried cranberries, coconut, and pecans. Sign up for my FREE email subscription …. new recipes in your inbox. A number years ago I started making and tweaking cowboy…
Slow Cooker Asian Sesame Meatballs
Slow Cooker Asian Sesame Meatballs are a super easy and crowd pleasing holiday appetizer that uses gluten-free Farm Rich Frozen Meatballs to save time so you will be freed up to enjoy the holiday party with your guests. When our family and friends come over for our annual holiday get together they will love these yummy Slow Cooker Asian Sesame Meatballs.
Five-Cheese, Fifteen-Minute Stovetop Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Five-Cheese, Fifteen-Minute Stovetop Mac ‘n’ Cheese is the quickest, creamiest, and cheesiest homemade macaroni and cheese that is so tasty, it will entice your family to come “Back Around the Table” for this creamy, cheesy comfort food. I grew up in a large family. It was crazy busy in a family with 5 kids that had to be in 5 different places at once; but on holidays we always made time to get the entire family together around the table and have a delicious memorable meal together.
Holiday Cookie Recipes
Happy Holidays! I hope you and yours are enjoying a safe and happy holiday season. I have a special treat for you today! I have joined forces with some of my best blogging friends to bring you a collection of our Must Bake Holiday Cookies!! We are hoping to make your holiday MERRIER…
Berry Chocolate Mocha Mousse Dessert
Berry Chocolate Mocha Mousse Dessert is a delicious layering of dark chocolate brownie base topped with a creamy chocolate mocha mousse layer and a sweet, tart cranberry mousse layer. It pairs well with the Gallo Family Vineyards Holiday Red Blend wine. I love the holidays……the lights, the sounds, the music…..all of it; and best of…