Super Bowl Sunday has always been a big deal in our house. I personally don’t really care, but the other peeps in my family – cough, hubby, cough Dad, sister, cough – are all about the big game. So needless to say I’m usually in the kitchen trying to create tasty nibbles and snacks to…
Category: Snacks
Ramen Eggs
I have always loved soft-boiled eggs. They are my absolutely favorite way to eat eggs – they’re warm, soft and that runny yolk? Divine. My grandparents would make them for me whenever we stayed with them, because I did not like the hard boiled eggs they ate. Ick. I have since changed my tune, but…
Acorn Squash Soup with Apples and Caramelized Onions
Sometimes winter days just call out for a nice warm bowl of soup. And sometimes, those calls dovetail with fruits and vegetables that really really need to be used up! Enter the following recipe that came about because of necessity and trying hard not to waste food. I had an acorn squash that was so…
No Bake Cheesecake Minis
We had some friends for dinner the other night, and knowing how much of a sweet tooth one has, I knew dessert was a must. Since it was last minute, and I was out of boxed brownie mix (my favorite and go-to!) I had to scramble. Enter – no bake cheesecake. I had all the…
Roasted Garlic
Ironically, I had never made roasted garlic until last year. Wwhhhatt? Crazy, I know. Not only is it super easy, but its incredibly delicious. Spreadable, delectable, eatable – you name it roasted garlic has it. Not only does it make you want to eat it with a spoon (no judging here) but it sweetens up…
Blistered Tomatoes
One of my favorite things about summer is growing tomatoes. A few years ago my hubby built me a raised garden bed in our backyard and I started growing (or trying to) various veggies. My favorite part though is that by the end of the summer the red, beefy, meaty, tender deliciousness known as la…
Raclette Grilled Cheese
If you’re looking for an adventurous and tasty way to liven up lunchtime then have I got a recipe for you. Creamy, cheesy, carby, fruity – delicious. And totally not healthy. At.all. But sometimes when its cold out and you need comfort food – albeit with a twist – you have to pack on the…
Faux Gourmand 