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I love the smell of fresh, warm cinnamon rolls straight from the oven. Drizzle with creamy glaze and sink your teeth in. Ummm. You know that feeling all warm and snuggy inside. I also like waffles. Hmmmm. Cinnamon waffles. Glazed … Continue reading →The post Cinnamon Roll Waffles appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to another fun Linky Party hosted by Foodie Friends Friday! This week we’re celebrating all things BBQ at our Grill It Party featuring our co-host of the week, Robyn from Robyn’s View ! Robyn is a self-proclaimed beach lover … Continue reading →The post All Things BBQ Linky Party #44 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to our Sunday Supper Cinco de Mayo Party! Thanks Jen from Juanita’s Cocina for hosting this awesome event. My contribution to our party is Mexican Brownies. Chewy chocolaty goodness with warm cinnamon undertones and a pinch of heat from … Continue reading →The post Mexican Brownies for #CincodeMayo #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Chocolate and more chocolate… Rich, chewy soft chocolate cookies just because. I don’t need a special occasion for chocolate. Do you? I admit I have a weakness for chocolate and no self control. I’ll race anyone to the finish line … Continue reading →The post Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
When everything’s coming up roses and you’re life is like a bowl of cherries, you can thank a gardener. Did you ever wonder where clichés originate? I’m willing to bet the farm that many of our popular sayings stem from … Continue reading →The post Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Garam Masala means “Hot Spice” hot being a warm spice like ginger, cinnamon or nutmeg. It is a blend of spices popular in Indian cuisine. Learn more about Garam Masala at my Know Your Herbs and Spices column on #DailyDishMagazine.The post Garam Masala Know Your Herbs and Spices #DailyDishMagazine appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Happy Mother’s Day! This week our Sunday Supper group is celebrating good old (don’t tell her I said that) Mom! Whether you are a Mom, have a Mom, need a Mom or are a Mom-to-be you’re invited! There is something … Continue reading →The post Cod with Stewed Tomatoes for #MothersDay #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! Join us in celebrating Mom by sharing some of her favorite recipes at our party! This week’s featured co-host is Marlys from Marlys This and That . Marlys shares her love of cooking and photography … Continue reading →The post Mom’s Favorite Recipe Linky Party #43 Foodie Friends Friday appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
I love lentils. These legumes come in a variety of colors. I’ve used brown, green, yellow and red ones for soups, salads and even ground some into flour to make brownies . I chose lentils for my #WeekdaySupper meal because … Continue reading →The post Lentil Stew for #WeekdaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
My Mom was my gardening mentor and I do miss her knowledge and gardening sense of humor. Today I pay tribute to Gardening Mom’s everywhere with some good old-fashioned garden fun and gift ideas for your gardening Mom! Mom’s Day … Continue reading →The post Mom’s Day Salute Garden Sense at #DailyDishMagazine appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Shrimp Creole It doesn’t need to be Mardi Gras to enjoy a little Creole! Of course, shrimp is wonderful anytime, so put the two together and instant win-win! My version of Creole sauce is mild but can be spiced up … Continue reading →The post Shrimp Creole appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Hi and welcome to our Cinco de Mayo Party! This week we’re looking for your favorite Mexican inspired dishes. Please take a moment to read through the rules before getting started, Thank You! *By linking up you agree that you … Continue reading →The post Cinco de Mayo Foodie Friends Friday LInky Party #42 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This Giveaway is sponsored by Cross Country Cafe, an e-cafe for coffee enthusiasts! We know how hard moms work. Between cooking, cleaning, laundry, helping with homework, paying the bills, and the other million things that moms do, it can be … Continue reading →The post Sponsored Mother’s Day Keurig Coffee Maker/K-Cups Giveaway from Cross Country Cafe appeared first on Cindy'
Weekday Suppers on a Friday night should be fun. I think I have a cute idea for do-it-yourself panini style sandwiches to please everyone. I was writing a query for a magazine call on other uses for those appliances gathering … Continue reading →The post Freshly Pressed Waffle Sandwiches for #WeekdaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! This week we’re looking for your favorite crockpot recipes. As an added bonus, we’re giving away this crockpot in our Pin It to Win It Contest! Details below. For now, on to the party! This … Continue reading →The post Sponsored post Foodie Friends Friday Crock Pot Linky Party #41 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
They say you need to break a few eggs to make an omelet and that goes for crepes too. My first attempts were disasters. I wasted a lot of product. I’d think I had the right consistency, but my crepes … Continue reading →The post Sponsored #OXO Seafood Crepes EGGtools Review appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Happy Earth Day Everyone! How much do you know about our planet and Earth Day? Take my fun Earth Day Quiz at Daily Dish Magazine . Then, go outside, enjoy nature and appreciate this wonderful planet we call home.The post Earth Day Quiz at Garden Sense on #DailyDishMagazine appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Handmade meringue? Yes, it is possible to hand whip egg whites into a light, fluffy meringue. When OXO sent me these egg tools for free to try, I was thinking, “What would put this hand beater to the ultimate test?” … Continue reading →The post Sponsored #OXO Handmade Meringue Mushrooms EGGTools Review appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week our Sunday Supper group is celebrating April Showers as in the baby, bridal and more. I’ve been to and hosted a few shower parties in my day where the gifts are thoughtful, the friends abundant and the games … Continue reading →The post Alphabet Soup for #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
My Surprise Recipe Swap partner this month is Melissa from http//Persnicketyplates.com . Melissa claims to be Persnickety, which defines as: fussy about details having the characteristics of a snob requiring great precision If she is persnickety, I want to be … Continue reading →The post Chicken Lasagna Rollups #SurpriseRecipeSwap appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
It’s hard to believe this is our 40th Linky Party! Thanks to all our old and new friends for joining us to celebrate. What better way is there to celebrate than throwing a party? How about throwing a Garlic Party? … Continue reading →The post Foodie Friends Friday Garlic Linky Party 40 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday Cookie Party! First, congrats to last week’s Winners! This week’s featured co-host is Ericka from Chef Picky Kid. Ericka is a wife and mom who loves to cook and entertain for friends and family. She … Continue reading →The post Cookie Party Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party 39 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Hungry? I mean really hungry? One in four U.S. kids know hunger on a daily basis. I was one of those kids. I grew up in a single parent household where money was tight and food was not taken for … Continue reading →The post $4.00 Chicken Pot Pie Food Bloggers Against Hunger #takeyourplace appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week our #SundaySupper team steps up to the challenge of bringing budget friendly recipes to the table. Budget friendly to me also includes saving time. Like they say, “Time is money,” and nothing saves more of both than a quick … Continue reading →The post Turkey and Acini Di Pepe Skillet for #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! This week we are featuring Kid’s Food Party Recipes. What does that mean? Anything from kid friendly meals to party food appropriate for a kid’s party. Of course this applies to kids of ALL ages! … Continue reading →The post Kid’s Food Party @FoodieFriendsFri Linky Party 38 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This event is organized annually by Boston-based non-profit Oldways and its Whole Grains Council (WGC). Wheatberry Salad recipe and whole grains challenge April 3, 2013 was Sample Whole Grains Day and I posed the “Switch to Whole Grains Day” challenge … Continue reading →The post Wheatberries Salad #SampleWholeGrains Day Challenge appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and
Is Your Soil Sending out S.O.S.? Try my easy soil checkup at Soil S.O.S. and find out.The post Is Your Soil Sending You an S.O.S. ? #DailyDishMagazine appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week’s Sunday Supper is about all things citrus in celebration of National Oranges and Lemons Day. Jen from Juanita’s Cocina is our hostess this week and what great job she did putting this event together! I cook often with … Continue reading →The post Orange Chicken for #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Hate dandelions in your yard? I think I might have your solution. If you can’t beat them. Eat them! Dandelions with Hot Bacon Dressing Know Your Herbs and Spices !The post Dandelions with Hot Bacon Dressing Know Your Herbs and Spices appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Stop by Garden Sense this week to learn about that regal flower, the Easter Lily!The post Easter Lily Lore- Garden Sense appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week our Sunday Supper team is focusing on Easter and Passover meal traditions. I want to share some of my Easter traditions with you. A special thanks to Carla from Chocolate Moosey for hosting this cool event! Easter Traditions … Continue reading →The post Old-fashioned Peanut Rolled Eggs #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! Thanks for joining us at our Easter Brunch Addition! Please take a moment to read through the rules before getting started. Thank You! *By linking up you agree that you read these rules and … Continue reading →The post Foodie Friends Friday Easter Brunch Linky Party #37 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
It is time to reveal my recipe choice for March’s Surprise Recipe Swap! This recipe comes from Susie at Earning My Cape . Susie blogs about crafts, food and much more. Check out her cartoon panels. Awesome! Here’s Susie’s page,Recipes … Continue reading →The post Coconut Bounty Bites #SurpriseRecipeSwap Reveal appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Daffodils are one of the first harbingers of spring. Come celebrate these joyous flowers with me at Garden Sense at Foodie Friends Friday’s Daily Dish Magazine. Have a garden related question? Drop me a line at cindy@cindysrecipesandwritings.com and I will … Continue reading →The post Daffodils aren’t Daffy appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week the Sunday Supper Group has green on our minds. Spring, green foods and of course St. Patty’s Day. This event is hosted by Amber of Mama’s Blissful Bites . Thanks Amber! It’s a spring thing. Longer days. Warmer … Continue reading →The post Candied Flowers for #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
I picked the Friday edition of #WeekdaySupper for a very good reason. Fridays at #WeekdaySupper are reserved for Fun Food! You know, laid back anything goes, how about pizza, appetizer night or brinner? Bagels actually fit the bill for pizza … Continue reading →The post Mini Stuffed Bagel Bites for #WeekdaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Green! Green! What does it mean? Spring, Eco-Friendly and of course, St Patrick’s Day! Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! This week we’re celebrating all things green! Please take a moment to read through the rules before getting started, Thank You! … Continue reading →The post Go Green #FoodieFriendsFriday Linky Party 36 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Cumin is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern, Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines. The seeds of this parsley relative are ground into a fine powder. This spice is one of the main ingredients in curry powder. Check out more about … Continue reading →The post Cumin Know Your Herbs and Spices #FoodieFriendsFriday Daily Dish appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
You have your seeds, planting medium, containers, lights and heating mat. Now what? Now it’s time to get dirty! Stop by this week’s Garden Sense at Daily Dish for my tips on getting the most from starting your seeds indoors … Continue reading →The post Starting Seeds Indoors Part Two appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Ground coriander comes from the plant’s seeds. These seeds have a slight citrus taste with a touch of cumin. Coriander is a component in curry powder. As part of curry powder or alone, it is a popular spice staple in … Continue reading →The post Coriander- Know Your Herbs and Spices appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Look at these beautiful tomatoes. Can you believe I started them from seed? Now is the time to start seeds indoors for planting outside in mid-May. Stop by Garden Sense at Daily Dish for my how-to article Starting Seeds Indoors … Continue reading →The post Garden Sense Start Seeds Indoors part one appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Say,”Cheese please!” This week Sunday Supper spotlights all things cheesy. No, not cheap, unpleasant, or blatantly inauthentic (thank you Merriam-Webster) but glorious, tasty, everything-tastes-better-with cheese. Thank you Angie from http://www.bigbearswife.com/ for hosting this event. One cheese dish that came to … Continue reading →The post Lox and Cream Cheese Mini Omel
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! This week features our reviews and a giveaway (3 total) from our sponsor Woolzies Dryer Balls. What does wool dryer balls have to do with a food blog? If you don’t know me well yet, … Continue reading →The post Foodie Friends Friday LInky Party #34 with Woolzies Dryer Balls appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Remember oranges and apples covered in cloves? We would take an orange or apple and pierce it with a bazillion tiny clove spikes. You gave your new air freshener to Mom as a Mother’s day, Birthday or Christmas gift. That … Continue reading →The post Cloves Know Your Herbs and Spices appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Shades of winter don’t need to be limited to white, brown, black and green. There is an alternative to add drops of color to your winter landscape. Consider planting fall or winter bearing fruit. Come join me for this week’s … Continue reading →The post A Berry Nice Garden appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week our Sunday Supper group is celebrating that wonderful Soul Warming, Belly Warming, Glasses Steaming, One Pot Recipe concoction better known as SOUP! I love soup of all kinds, so when Pam from The Meltaways suggested a soup theme … Continue reading →The post New England Clam Chowder #SundaySupper Soup Celebration appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to another fantastic Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party and Giveaway #33! Before we get started congrats to last week’s winners! Our Host Favorites My personal favorite: Avocado Bacon and Eggs by SteakNPotatoesKindaGurl at SteakNPotatoesKindaGurl. Please take a moment to … Continue reading →The post Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party 33 appeared first on Cindy's Recipe
Cinnamon is one of the most celebrated spices in the world. Western cultures use cinnamon to flavor baked goods, puddings, candies and cereals. European countries use it to season soups, sauces, meats and pasta dishes. Asian cultures use the entire … Continue reading →The post Cinnamon Know Your Herbs and Spices appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
= I’m so excited to be part of Suprise Recipe Swap for February! The first of every month you receive a fellow blogger’s blog address from Jutta at Hungry Little Girl so you can pick a recipe to make from … Continue reading →The post Farmhouse BBQ Muffins Suprise Recipe Swap Revealed appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
= I’m so excited to be part of Suprise Recipe Swap for February! The first of every month you receive a fellow blogger’s blog address from Jutta at Hungry Little Girl so you can pick a recipe to make from … Continue reading →The post Farmhouse BBQ Muffins Surprise Recipe Swap Revealed appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
