The Perfect Salsa to Pair with Tostitos Chips

May 14, 2012 By 1 Comment
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This time of year is HUGE for NBA fans like myself, because the playoffs are in full action! We find ourselves hosting more parties with friends, or sometimes just the four of us. I am always trying to find new snack foods to serve during our parties and chips and dip are always a big crowd favorite. (who doesn’t love to dip?) Tostitos recently reached out to me to host a party using Tostitos Thins torilla chips. Available for a limited time only, these lighter, thinner…

No-Brainer Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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This recipe comes from my mom. It utilizes some shortcuts, like a roaster chicken and frozen broccoli spears.  It is ultra comforting and a delicious meal I loved growing up. If you would like to lighten it up, by all means feel free to use lower in fat alternatives. Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Pantry Recipe: Peanut Butter Cornflake Clusters

May 5, 2012 By 1 Comment
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A little while back I was on a mission to use up a bunch of food in my pantry before a big move. I had a full box of unopened corn flakes that I wasn’t sure what to do with. I knew I could use them for Cornflake Crusted Chicken, but I’d still have a ton leftover to deal with.  When I came across this recipe at Sticky, Gooey, Cream, Chewy, which Susan called the ‘Holycraptheseareamazing Cookies,’ I knew I had hit the jackpot.

No-Brainer Recipe: Creamy Parmesan Tomatoes

April 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Creamy Parmesan Tomatoes are a simple side dish consisting of roasted tomatoes topped with a creamy Parmesan spread. It is very customizable, just use whatever seasoning you are in the mood for, such as Italian, Cajun, or garlic. We used a blend fromPenzeys called Fox Point that had a mix of salt, shallots, chives, garlic, onion and green peppercorns. Tasty and easy. Ready for the recipe?

No-Brainer Recipe: Asparagus Gruyere Tart

April 14, 2012 By 3 Comments
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I came across the original recipe for this Asparagus Gruyere Tart from ‘Chefanie Frasco’ at The Chefanies while participating in a fun little foodie event, the Secret Recipe Club, which was created by Amanda at Amanda’s Cookin‘. I happened to have half of a package of puff pastry ready to be used up and the Asparagus Gruyere Tart was calling to me, so off I went!

No-Brainer Recipe: Homemade Mac & Cheese

January 21, 2012 By 8 Comments
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Guest post by: from Making Food Eating Food, *photos ©chanelle richardson* So, that box of bright orange powdered-cheese-type-pasta-stuff works in a pinch…but it kinda freaks me out. I mean, is anything found in nature that is actually that colour? Anyway, I came up with a recipe for macaroni and cheese that is just as fast, even more delicious, and (to me) more gratifying. Quick Homemade Mac & Cheese makes enough to feed mom and two hungry smallish kiddos. adjust accordingly.

No-brainer Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

January 14, 2012 By 17 Comments
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Chocolate chip cookie bars are one of my favorite desserts to make on a lazy weekend or rainy day.  Now with the help of my KitchenAid Stand Mixer, I will probably be making these a lot more often. This recipe is basically the traditional Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, but tweaked a bit and placed into a pan.  I have found that the bars take less time, are less messy and taste just as yummy!

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