100-Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets from Nestle
October 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
Happy Halloween, everyone! The big day is here at last, and to be honest, my teeth hurt just THINKING about all the sugary what-nots in my house. Now, I’ve never been super creative about dolling out candy to my trick-or-treaters (re: open bag, dump in bowl, here you go!), but after seeing some of these neat ideas, I might just change my tune! 01. Break out the sewing machine to make these cute little candy packages.
October 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Olive Garden used to have the most amazing seafood dip, San Remo Dip, on their menu. Like any ‘good’ chain, they got rid of it. We were appalled, then we went to the interwebs and found our own recipe. All in all, a perfectly suitable substitute. A little on the thin side, so next time I would simmer for a longer amount of time till it’s nice and thick. Yum! Serve with your favorite bread sticks, sliced baguette or crackers. San Remo Seafood Dip…
April 16, 2011 By 8 Comments
Quiche tends to get a bad wrap. Heck, even I wasn’t a fan of quiche, until I tried this recipe. Imagine a flavorful, creamy quiche filled with small pockets of cream cheese, bacon and Swiss. To describe it in one word: Heavenly. I have made this recipe, no joke, about 1-2 times a month for the past few months. I think I may be addicted. If you think you can handle the temptation, this would be a perfect dish to take for an Easter brunch…
April 9, 2011 By 4 Comments
Easter is almost here and with it comes (hopefully) better weather and more sunshine. If you are attending an Easter party or potluck, or perhaps are just in the mood for a delicious dessert, this recipe for Lemon Gooey Bars hits the spot. They are absolutely delicious! The bars have a chewy lemon bottom with a sweet, creamy topping. The bars are more sweet than tart, so if you prefer a more tart flavor, be sure to read the recipe below for additions you can…
March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What family traditions do you celebrate for Easter? In our my family, Easter is a time to gather together, share, and most importantly, eat. Our Easter menu seems to have evolved through the years, but there are some basics like baked ham, mashed potatoes and fruit pies that we always stick to. This year, I will be hosting our Easter gathering in my new home, so I want to gather a few new recipe ideas for my menu. Fortunately, Foodily.com is an excellent resource for…
February 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
If you are looking for something different than the same old baked sweet potatoes, try this twist. Coconut, orange zest and marshmallows jazz things up perfectly as long as you have a bit of a sweet tooth like I do. Sweet Potato Bundles Makes 6-8 servings 4 large sweet potatoes 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 large marshmallow per…
