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Earlier this week, I shared a recipe with you for some homemade Vietnamese Summer Rolls. This is the salad I served alongside them. Even if you’re not making Summer Rolls for dinner any time soon, this salad is light and … Continue reading →The post Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Salad appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Summer rolls are one of my favorite things to order whenever we head out for Vietnamese food. They are crisp, and light, and unlike a deep-fried egg roll, don’t leave me feeling guilty after dinner. They’re kind of fun, too…crisp … Continue reading →The post Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
We’ve now reached the chapter in our pre-move process where it’s crucial to try to use up what we have in the fridge/freezer and in the pantry. This is a super meal for times like these, if you happen to … Continue reading →The post Ramen Egg Foo Yung appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
The weather may be warming up, but I’m still a sucker for a good bowl of soup, even when the temperature rises. The key is bringing some of that fresh spring/summer flavor into the soup to brighten it up. This … Continue reading →The post Bacon-Corn Chowder with Shrimp appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
My Grandma was a wonderful cook. It’s been sixteen years since she passed away, but I still remember Sunday dinners at her house like it was yesterday. I remember crowding in, knee to knee, around her tiny dining room table, … Continue reading →The post Grandma’s Baked Pork Chops appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I’m a sucker for snack mix. I’m also a sucker for a good sweet and salty combo. Throw all of that together, and I’m a very happy girl. Throw some chocolate in as well, and it bumps the happiness up … Continue reading →The post Sweet & Salty Frito Snack Mix appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
We’ve gotten to the point in our pre-move period where I’m trying, desperately, to limit what I’m buying at the grocery store. I’m attempting to go through what I have in my cupboards and freezer and buy as little “new” … Continue reading →The post Skillet Chicken and Ravioli appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I have a few friends (I won’t name names) who have poked fun at my love of kale. Well, Friends, get ready to poke some more. I don’t know why, but when other really green things have scared away my … Continue reading →The post Dinosaur Slaw appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Ah, Aaron’s birthday. It’s that one day a year, when I can look into my dear, sweet husband’s eyes and say, “You’re officially older than I am again. HA!” And in turn, eight months from now, he’ll enjoy looking at … Continue reading →The post Rhubarb and Raspberry Crostata appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I like to think that person who created stir-fry was a busy parent. It really is the perfect meal for a crazy, running-the-kids-to-and-fro kind of night. We had this for dinner on one of our crazy evenings, and it reminded … Continue reading →The post Stir Fried Noodles with Beef and Vegetables appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Spring has sprung (finally), and believe it or not, summer is right around the corner! I’ll fully admit that this time of year, every year, I get a case of the “Ohmigosh, I have to be in a swim suit, … Continue reading →The post Tomato-Basil Tart appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Warmer weather means better produce! This quick and delicious side dish is the perfect thing to throw together after a visit to the farmer’s market on a warm spring day, or even just a visit to the local grocery store. … Continue reading →The post Quick Cooking Ratatouille appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I love good Chicken Tikka Masala, which was why I was so excited to find such a perfect recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala a while back. Then, I saw this creative pizza in Cooking Light magazine last month and … Continue reading →The post Chicken Tikka Pizza appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
There’s no way around it. Today is just a really gross day. The gray skies stretch on forever, it’s rainy, cold, and just blah. It’s like I’ve been transported to the Pacific Northwest, except we’re missing the beautiful green grass, … Continue reading →The post Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I love all things Buffalo Chicken related. Wings, dip, pastas…they’re all good by me. The problem is, the different varieties I’ve seen are usually packed with calories and fat, so diving into them is a splurge. I’m trying to lighten … Continue reading →The post Buffalo Chicken Salad appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I’ve mentioned to you before that, while I love to cook, I am not very good at making up my own recipes. I’ll never write a cookbook, because I’m just not THAT creative. If I have a recipe in front … Continue reading →The post Fennel, Apple & Potato Gratin appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
It’s time to Spring things up in here! I can’t do winter food any more. I’m done. I don’t care if it’s freezing outside, my toes are endlessly cold, and the wind is gusting so hard it makes my ears … Continue reading →The post Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Cake appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Little did I know, that when I planned to make this for dinner, it would turn out to not only be delicious, but the perfect dinner for a night when the unexpected happened. Just a couple of days before my … Continue reading →The post Penne with Roasted Tomatoes and Pancetta appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
This is one of those meals that helps bridge the transition from Winter into Spring. Like I said before, I’m pretty much over the heavy cold-weather food right now. I’m ready for light, Spring, warm weather flavors. Despite being ready … Continue reading →The post Chicken Marengo with Creamy Lemon Polenta appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
You can’t have a holiday without dessert, right? This year, when I thought of St. Patrick’s Day desserts, visions of chocolate and Irish Cream danced in my head. I quickly hit the Internet, to see if I could find something, … Continue reading →The post Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I have a St. Patrick’s Day confession to make, and I hope I don’t offend any of my Irish friends. OK, here goes… I really don’t like Soda Bread. Soda Bread is a traditional Irish bread that usually makes an … Continue reading →The post Dilly Casserole Bread appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Well, March certainly has roared in like a lion this year. Blizzards, thunderstorms, tornadoes….ugh. I’m so ready to put wintery food behind me for the year, but when it continues to be wet and blustery, I just want warm and … Continue reading →The post Vanilla Cider Pork with Pears appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
This was one of those recipes that I was fully prepared to serve up to my family at dinner time, and then hear moans and groans from the kids. I knew Aaron would like it, but was sure that the … Continue reading →The post Thai Coconut Chicken Soup appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Some things, you never outgrow. There’s just something about peanut butter and jelly that comforts, and takes me back to simpler times. It’s not often that I grab a PB&J for lunch now that I’m all grown up. It usually … Continue reading →The post Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, in the time known as “Before We Had Kids”, Aaron and I lived in New Orleans. Lord knows there are a kazillion amazing restaurants to choose from in that town, … Continue reading →The post Cheeseburger Pasta appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Feeding seafood to my kids is a battle that I rarely win. They shudder at the sight of a shrimp, cry when confronted with crab, and gag when googled by a grouper. OK, they don’t exactly gag (much), and groupers … Continue reading →The post Crispy Tilapia with Tomatoes and Leeks appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Have you ever had a meal that has impressed you so much, its deliciousness pops into your head for days and you find yourself talking about it? This is one of those meals. We had this for dinner a little … Continue reading →The post Italian Sweet and Sour Chicken appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Continuing with this week’s theme of “I Just Don’t Have Enough Time in the Day, so Let’s Make Something Easy”, I offer you this crazy good, super simple Crock Pot meal. It’s another Pinterest find, and the original recipe is … Continue reading →The post Slow Cooker Tortellini and Sausage Soup appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I’m whooped. This getting ready to move thing is exhausting. Actually, it’s not the getting ready to move that’s tiring me out, it’s more the getting the house ready to sell. I feel like I’ve been packing, hauling, pitching, cleaning, … Continue reading →The post Broccoli and Bow Ties appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
It’s that time of year again! My friends in Louisiana are rolling out the floats, lining up their ladders and getting ready to celebrate Mardi Gras. Next Tuesday is Mardi Gras Day, but the parades and festivities start long … Continue reading →The post King Cake Bars appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
As you’ve probably guessed after reading this blog, there’s not much I won’t eat. Up until recently, however, mushrooms were on my No-Fly list. My parents have told me time and time again, that when I still small enough to … Continue reading →The post Roasted Mushrooms with Balsamic, Garlic and Thyme appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
This is one of those “It’s so Easy, it’s Almost Embarrassing” recipes. Since we all know that it takes a lot to embarrass me, I figured I’d go ahead and share it. A friend of mine passed this recipe on to me … Continue reading →The post Crock Pot Mexican Chicken appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I’ve screwed up. Despite the TV specials, newspaper articles, ad leakings, endless Brothers Harbaugh interviews and all of the Super Bowl stories that have taken over sports media this week, up until yesterday, I thought that the Super Bowl was … Continue reading →The post Super Bowl Recipe Roundup appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I love, love, love short ribs. If we’re out to dinner and short ribs are on the menu, you can pretty much guarantee that I’m going to order them. I like to make them, at least once, during the colder … Continue reading →The post Braised Beef Short Ribs appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Well, I guess winter finally showed up. I hope all of you up north are snuggled up and warm, safe and sound, at home. Based on my Facebook feed alone, I can tell that a lot of you are enjoying … Continue reading →The post Apple-Cheddar-Squash Soup appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I’ve already confessed to you all in the past that my cookbook collection is out of control. Well, it’s time for another confession. If the thought of finding cookbooks in four rooms of my house gives you the heebie jeebies … Continue reading →The post Individual Chocolate & Orange Bread Puddings appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
There’s something about stuffed peppers that makes me happy. I’m not sure what it is, whether it’s the comfort food aspect or the fact that digging into one is like breaking into a pretty little package. Whatever it is, I … Continue reading →The post Poblanos Stuffed with Cheddar and Chicken appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Just when you think I can’t possibly roast another vegetable…it’s happened again! This is yet another example of how roasting makes all veggies better. Really. Incredibly good. So good, that Emily’s eyes rolled back in her head when she tried … Continue reading →The post Roasted Broccoli with Lemon & Garlic appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
OK, are you ready? You are about to meet my all time favorite pasta sauce. This sauce blew my mind the first time I made it, and has continued to, every time I’ve made it since. In fact, I … Continue reading →The post Rigatoni Bolognese appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Remember when I told you that I had a lot of ham left after Christmas? Well, here’s the Ham Leftovers Recipe #2 installment! I love Split Pea soup. To me, it’s just one of those cozy, winter meals that epitomizes … Continue reading →The post Split Pea Soup with Ham appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Christmas vacation is over. What a bummer! It was a fantastic, much needed break for all of us in the Chew Nibble Nosh house. Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new semester of school, after-school activities, and our usual craziness. … Continue reading →The post Quick Curried Chicken with Cashews appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s amazing to think that in just a few short hours, it will be 2013. I JUST got used to writing 2012 on my checks, and now I’m going to have to start all over! This … Continue reading →The post Marlborough Apple Pie appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Christmas dinner, for us, was a small affair this year. It was just the four of us. Pretty quiet, and the youngest two of the four wore their pajamas to dinner. (The cast of “Downton Abbey” would be mortified.) It … Continue reading →The post Sauteed Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Ham and Toasted Pecans appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
I know what you’re thinking. Chicken Fried Rice? It’s Christmas Eve! I know, I know. And I get it, but stay with me and I’ll explain why I figured this was the perfect dish to share with you today. Today … Continue reading →The post Chicken Fried Rice appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Christmas morning is magical, and breakfast on Christmas should be equally as special. I usually try to do something a little out of the norm for Christmas morning, but I’ve had years when it seems that I’ve spent most of … Continue reading →The post Potato and Boursin Frittata appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
The mantra I use to get me through the holiday cooking season is simply, “Make Ahead”. I am all about getting things prepped as early on as I possibly can, whether it be for a ginormous Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, … Continue reading →The post Ham, Gruyere & Honey-Mustard Palmiers appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
Today, I wanted to pass along the information to you on how you can access all 576 of the recipes that were shared during The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. Over 20,000 cookies were shipped out, worldwide! That’s amazing! I’m … Continue reading →The post The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2012 : Part 2 appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
It’s actually chilly here today in Georgia! It won’t be later on today, but right now, as the morning is just getting started, there is actually frost on my front lawn! I know this may not sound exciting to you, … Continue reading →The post Slow Cooker White Bean & Kielbasa Stew appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
It’s that time of year again! It’s time for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap!! This is the second year I’ve participated in this fantastically fun baking phenomenon, that was the brainchild Lindsay from Love and Olive Oil and Julie from … Continue reading →The post The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2012: Pecan Butter Thumbprint Cookies appeared first on Chew Nib
One of my favorite restaurant meals is delicious, crispy, pork (or sometimes, chicken) scaloppine with a buttery lemon-caper sauce over pasta. Packed with butter, cream, and fat, it’s not something I can eat every day. OK, well, who are we … Continue reading →The post Pork Scaloppine with Lemon and Capers appeared first on Chew Nibble Nosh.
