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It’s that time of year, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, it’s time to get outside and fire up the grill. Spend time with family and friends. If you are hosting a party this year, here are some wonderful recipes to help out with the party. If you plan on going to family or friends home, don’t go empty handed, take one of these favorite with you. Whatever you plan on doing
With the weather getting warmer, Fairway Market‘s Patio Grill is now open on the waterfront in Red Hook. Stop by on the weekend and enjoy delicious food while admiring the view by the harbor. Chef Mitchel London has created a delicious menu of classic BBQ fare. There’s BBQ Chicken, Burgers, Baby Back Ribs, Fried Shrimp, [...]
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This pretty pasta salad recipe features a short list of ingredients but lots of flavor. Serve as a side or throw in some protein for a make-ahead main dish!
I grew up and currently live in North Carolina. This means that when it comes barbeque, I automatically picture a pulled pork platter or sandwich topped with slaw. Every North Carolinian is accustomed to pork as the foundation of their BBQ platter or sandwich, but there are disagreements as to what sauce will go on [...]
New favorite alert! As promised in my post from last week, I’m sharing a new smoothie recipe. I made this when Mark accidentally bought cranberry juice concentrate instead of cocktail, and I love how it makes the smoothie just tart enough. I added bananas to sweeten it, fresh juice from two delicious Florida oranges I still […]
My son loves apples and I let him eat as many and as much as he wants. Sometimes though, he gets bored eating the apples just the way they are. This is a healthy treat (if you leave out the added sugar) for your kids to enjoy! Slice your apples (any kind that you want) […]
All right, sometimes we all crave something crispy and a little naught on the health spectrum. For me, this usually involves fried chicken. To make it easier, I'll do a schnitzel because that was one of the first dishes I learned to make mostly because it was the only dish my mother could make decently. However, that said, I get bored from the usual chicken schnitzel Romania
Welcome to the Evelyn Dawn Memorial Library, where librarian Mrs. Love is holding her annual Appreciation Luncheon for Parent Volunteers to thank them for their energy, support, dedication, and enthusiasm in helping maintain the library... Read more
A kitcheree is a traditional dish originating in South Asia that consists of legumes and rice and often vegetables. For those who enjoy Indian creations, this is a one-pot meal that won't take you long at all to prepare. Mung beans are an especially easy bean to digest, making this a nourishing and restorative meal. I've always enjoyed the distinctive earthy aroma and flavor that these little ge
This week's Finish the Sentence Friday starter is "I blog because ..."A few years back, I was searching online for a recipe and stumbled upon a foodie site I was not familiar with. I wandered around for a while looking at recipes, then realized that there was a chat forum, so I checked that out as well. Something in that day's thread must have caught my attention, because I wouldn't no
We're a large family and often, we have surprised guests. I'm always prepared for this possibility and have uncooked cookie dough or individual dessert cups ready in the freezer. Today was no exception. I used readily-rolled almond cookie dough that I simply popped in the oven for 10 minutes, rotated the tray, pressed them to create a cavity and continue baking them for exactly an additi
Strawberry White Chocolate Whip Parfait Memorial Weekend at the cabin has friends visiting, which calls for a special dessert. It's warm and sunny and the cabin is open for the season so I'm celebrating with all things Summer. Strawberries are beautiful right now and I can't get enough of them. Each morning it's vanilla Greek yogurt topped with fresh strawberries, and it's a
Summer time grilling is now upon us!!! Yay! Having grown up in the Philippines, in a tiny island called Marinduque - you can imagine how much I love the sun and the warm sunny weather! :-) The funny thing is that I didn't even realize this truth until I lived here in the USA (Michigan) and in the UK previously. We Filipinos take for granted sunny warm days - after all we have it practically
Need some ideas for the weekend. There is nothing more traditional than burgers. So I present a variety of creations for you to use and impress your family... Read More »
So as I wrote yesterday, we spent last weekend at Disney World. Joel and The Baron joined me and it was our first 'big' trip we all took together that involved flying a plane. Aside from that, it was both Joel and my first trip to Disney World. Patrick went about 30 years ago so it was just as exciting for him to come back as an adult. The trip started off super early... like it's still dar
It’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff of the summer grilling season! This cod fish is grilled right in a foil pouch, making prep easy and clean-up even easier. If you’re not familiar with Alaskan cod, it’s a thick, white, flaky … Continue reading →
Gorgeous open shelves at Bon Appetit. This has been an amazing week! I was beyond fortunate to have been selected, along with some other East Coast food bloggers, to tour the test kitchens of Bon Appetit Magazine, The Daily Meal and Food 52. So, imagine this…just seven months ago, I posted my first recipe. My [...]
I present to you the Cilantro Margarito! Not quite a mojito or a margarita, this fizzy cocktail stands out with bright cilantro flavor.
I just wanted to stop in and announce the winner of the FlipBelt giveaway, Christine M. congratulations! An email has been sent to you! I am also letting you know I’ll be taking off from blogging for a few days so I can enjoy the long weekend with my family. I’ll see you back here... [Continue Reading]The post Giveaway Winner and A Few BBQ Recipes appeared first on Nutritious Eats.
Here's my scrappy little video instructions on how to make just six gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. Continue reading →
I've been procrastinating about writing this post for the last few weeks, and it's about time I just sat down and did it. Maybe I've been suffering a little from blogger's block, or maybe as is oft my way, I have that much on my to-do list that I've just been faffing about and not doing any of it. A little bit I think it's because this will be my last post in the series that I have been writing ab
I think this happened last Saturday, but let’s pretend it was Sunday because “Sunday Morning Kumquat Jam” sounds better than “Saturday Morning Kumquat Jam.” Having made my coffee, and contemplating breakfast, I stared at the leftover kumquats sitting in a mesh bag on my counter. They were starting to wrinkle a bit, losing their potency. [...]
I purchased some marvelous hazelnut oil from an international grocery store in Seattle a week ago. I finally opened it and inhaled…deeply. The aroma, oh my, the aroma! I bought it with the intention of using it as a finishing oil, primarily for salads and vegetables. But as a I smelled it, I had this [...]The post Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies appeared first on The Daring Gourmet.
How do you take a world-famous sandwich stuffed with meat, dripping with dairy cheese, and oozing with artery-clogging mayonnaise and make it vegan? Easy, I say! All you need to do is take a trip to the local Whole Foods or other natural food store and get a few things. Tofurky comes to save the ...Continue reading ‘Vegan Steak and Cheese’ »
One of the best things my grandmother made was a dessert called banana split cake. It wasn’t really a cake at all, but a layer of cookie crumbs topped with a creamy custard of some sort, whipped cream, pineapple and bananas. Over the years I’ve tried several versions of the recipe trying to get it [...]
This is not your average chicken recipe. It is loaded with tons of flavors but made with simple ingredients your kids will love. If they don’t like eggplant they will after this recipe. The key is the sweet and sour taste of balsamic vinegar, which marinades the eggplant. With a little fresh mozzarella cheese this dish will be a family hit.
One day I was craving coffee ice cream but didn't have any in the house. I love Cool whip free and always have that in the house so I thought about adding the Cool whip with my favorite flavored coffee, and voila! I came up with this really delish and low calorie treat! Nutrition: calories 46.2, fat 1.3, carbs 7.6, fiber 0.1, protein 0.2, Weight Watchers points 1
Another theCreoleWoman.com RecipeHey fellow design addicts, It’s color block Friday and that means I went hunting for bright pieces for our homes. I put together a few pieces that I think would make a good nook, reading area or just an extra space for conversation. My designers/retailers of the day are Jonathan Adler, Society Social, and my all time favorite IKEA. Some probably will say that
L ast month’s bake for this group was a sweet one so I thought it would be a good change to make something savoury for this month so I picked Bialys from my to-bake list. The Bialy (pronounced bee-AH-lee) maybe thought of as a cousin to a Bagel but is quite different from it. For one thing, a Bialy is baked whereas a Bagel is boiled and then baked. A Bialy is round with a depressed middle,
Holiday meals send me scurrying to my cookbooks, favorite websites, and consultations with my valued "kitchen cabinet" for menu combinations and recipes. Memorial Day is traditionally the start of the American summer eating season. Whether it's a picnic, a barbecue, or a pot luck, many folks celebrate Memorial Day with family and friends, eating communally and enjoying each other's company.
The other day, I posted a fabulous recipe for Salmon, Asparagus and Orzo Salad, and believe me, it is wonderful!! But, since it is made with pasta, which is not the best choice since I have vowed to exercise more and loss some 10 more pounds, I decided to experiment and make it just a little healthier. I had reserved some of the Lemon Dill Vinaigrette and salmon from last n
Here’s a mashup of two posts that I’m mighty proud of: my signature legacy breakfast dish that’s sweeping the nation, Eggs Adam Roberts, and my post about how easy it is to make corn tortillas at home. Combine these two things and you have a breakfast that’s off the charts delicious. If you keep your [...]
There’s something about being able to pick up your food and eat it with your hands that’s appealing or maybe I just like pretending I’m a cave-girl. Regardless I’m all for it. Give me a plate of ribs and/or wings and I will go to town. The saucier the better. That’s what napkins are for. [...]
What potluck or summer gathering would be complete without the addition of some kind of coleslaw? I have to admit I have an affection for this shredded cabbage dish. What amazes me is how many variations there are to this simple side. The list of ingredients seem to vary by region and season. Has … Read More »»
Spongebob Cupcakes, irresistable for kiddies. Today we baked cupcakes. What flavour? banana! just like the last time . But this time, we thought about baking Spongebob Cupcakes. This is from a fix mixture bought in the market with additional Spongebob Paper Cupcakes and the deco on it can be eaten. My boys had fun helping [...]
While we are vA-Kayin' it on up in Florida {double check that you are followin me on Instagram} little miss Kristine was gracious enough to offer to guest post this AMAZING recipe! So pumped to have her here! Thanks SOOOO much Kristine!While Ashlee is out enjoying her vacation and we're all stuck here working hard, I thought it would be fun to steal her space for the day and share a fast
SERIOUSLY. Do squirrels actually serve a purpose in the circle of life? Other than to eat my strawberries, destroy my tomatoes, and steal my bluberries? Those little bastards are roaches with fur and one day I’ll invent a motion-activated flame thrower to teach them a lesson. One day. How are your gardens growing? We’ll start [...]
Finally, I've had another success with my slow cooker!The dog looked on in desperation as we cleared our plates (this time)- the poor thing actually starts to get excited when I pull the slow cooker down off the top of the fridge. She's so sure that whatever is going in it, is going to end up in her - whilst Neil and I eat fried egg sandwiches... again.NOT this time!Okay. So. It's not exactly a ve
Perfectly crispy panko coated cod and spicy slaw piled into a corn tortilla.
Print Michael Chiarello's Chicken Broth Author: Reprinted, with permission, from Michael Chiarellos Live Fire, published by Chronicle Books. 2013 Recipe Type: Main This chicken broth is very meaty, so it can be used anywhere you’d use stock. v I use the entire bird: the wings and feet contribute gelatin for better body, the neck and the drumsticks both con
It's not often that I crave, eat, or even want to make a non-chocolate dessert. I truly believe that chocolate reigns supreme. But... warm weather just begs for something tropical. This takes about an hour, but the time spent is worth it. (I always say that, huh? Well, this one really is!) This was also my first time using a full vanilla bean instead of the extract. I know that sounds kind of wei
Salads are always good for a meal for me. They are easy to make for one person – except potato salad, pasta salad or fruit salad. Have you ever noticed how those grow from a medium to a large bowl? … Continue reading →
"At the end of the day, when the food has all been served and savored, what's left is your connection to the people around your fire"-- Michael Chiarello Michael Chiarello's Live Fire: 125 Recipes For Cooking Outdoors is a love/hate relationship for me. In reading through the book I found myself going back and forth between feeling disrespected as a backyard cook on one page to being
Time is running fast and Memorial Day is upon us. I can’t believe how fast we are nearing the middle of 2013. For those in the US, memorial day is going to mark the unofficial start of summer and the grilling season. Many cookouts, picnics, get together to grill and barbeque. Well, for us in… Continue reading →
This last week was Teacher Appreciation week at my kids' school. For every day of the week, the students were asked to give or do something for their teachers. Of course one day was "bring your teacher a treat" day. I wanted to give my boys' teachers something yummy that was a little different from the norm. Mini loaves are perfect gifts but I'm so tired of banana bread. Introducing carrot coconut
Even though summer doesn’t officially start for a few more weeks, Memorial Day weekend for most of us is the official start of summer, outdoor entertaining and barbecue season! I’ve gathered some of my favorite recipes to enjoy this weekend and all season long. I included recipes for chicken, burgers, hot dogs, shredded chicken and [...]Click here for the full recipe!
Okra is called Lady’s Finger (mainly due to how it looks) and Dharosh in Bengali. It is a vegetable that can be found in foods from all over the world. […]
Do you like bean salads? I love them. I have to admit, before this recipe, I had never made them from scratch. True to it's name, this salad is really delicious. This recipe is easy and it makes A LOT! Perfect for a pot luck or BBQ...maybe you have one coming up this holiday weekend? This salad makes a great side dish for just about anything grilled. Just be
