How to Cook Ground Beef Nachos: International Nacho Day
October 21st is International Nacho Day, and no wonder…What’s not to love about Nachos? Most every family, and from young to old, enjoy s a nice, hot platter of nachos. I know we all do, and we use this basic recipe below. How to Cook Ground Beef Nachos: Whether you want to call them Mexican or Tex-Mex, these nachos are wonderful anywhere you make them in the world. 😉 Tip: If we want this to serve us as a meal, we add...
National Fried Scallops Day: Deep Fried Scallops Recipe
National Fried Scallops Day is a delicious proposition, isn’t it? What sounds more fabulous than deep fried scallops served with lemon wedges, hot sauce, or some other wonderful sauce to dip it into. Boy, oh boy! Scallops are such a delicate mollusk, and the flavor is lite & fresh. They can be served in a variety of different ways. The small pinkish scallops, or bay scallops, have a slightly sweeter taste and area a little...
Tasty Tidbits Beckon You: National Pretzel Month
National Pretzel Month…don’t these twisted tidbits beckon you? Hot pretzels served in the Winter on the streets of almost any large Northern city are a treat & tummy satisfier. One can smell the wares of the pretzel cart with the aromas of hot sauces & dunking butter. It’s popularity & smell rivals that of roasted chestnuts. The large dough pretzel’s chewy goodness with a sprinkle of coarse salt...
Rainbow Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seed Oatmeal Cookies
You can’t help but smile at these Rainbow Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seed Oatmeal Cookies! Remember those chocolate-covered sunflower seeds I was talking about from Nuts.com? You will see what these special, little, rainbow tidbits can do to put a smile on your face! They are tasty & versatile. Delicious as they are, all on their own… They are perfection as chocolate chips in cookies. They keep their vibrant colors...
Web Chef Review: Geovita Organic Rice & Lentil Blend
I cooked up some Geovita Organic Rice & Lentil Blend today to add to our soup for lunch – or for whomever wanted some by itself. I was pleasantly surprised & delighted that it cooked up in 10 minutes – even though it’s a mix of grains & legumes. Furthermore, it is really delicious, low fat, sodium free, a good source of fibre – and it is non-gmo! They even shared a recipe to use this blend with...
Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo & Green Pepper + Video
Craving pasta? Try my Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo & Green Pepper! Follow step-by-step & cook your way to a delicious dinner for the family, with leftovers to spare. This pasta dish is filled with tasty ingredients like chorizo, mushrooms & green peppers, and with an easy tomato sauce that brings it all together, you’ll be the hero in the kitchen tonight. Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo &...
How to Bake Veggie Rubbed Plantains + Video
Spice up your meal – Bake Veggie Rubbed Plantains as a side dish! These tasty, little plantain tidbits have it all – they are sweet, savory, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside! Plus, they have that bit of tropical flair you are craving. Plantains coated with a veggie spice rub & bread crumbs, baked in the oven to perfection? Yes, please! How to Bake Veggie Rubbed Plantains: For this recipe, I’m using...
How to Braise Cabbage in Lamb Drippings + Video
Try to Braise Cabbage in Lamb Drippings, the next time you have some to spare! Although it’s not the beauty queen of side dishes, it’s got deliciousness & substance – absolutely stellar dish. The drippings from the lamb pair with the heartiness of this cruciferous vegetable perfectly, in that it can stand up to the strong flavor. Perfect for an Autumn, Winter or Spring meal – try this on St. Patrick’s...
How to Cook Whole Pan Roasted Potatoes + Video
Whole Pan Roasted Potatoes are so versatile & classically delicious! If you are cooking a roast of some sort, add the potatoes to the pan to absorb the meat juices, or roast separately in their own roasting pan, these are a great go-to for any occasion. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight meal, or entertaining guests on a big event like Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas, these potatoes will always satisfy & look...
Brussel Sprouts with Lavender Butter + Video
If you’re bored with your regular side dishes, try Brussel Sprouts with Lavender Butter! Not only do these tiny little cabbages love butter, they pair amazingly well with the flavor & fragrance of lavender. Brighten up your sides with this little gem of a recipe, that’s easy to make & easy to love! Brussel Sprouts with Lavender Butter: In this recipe, I’m using Neob Culinary Lavender Essential Oil & Neob...
Web Chef Review: Great Lakes Brewery Pompous Ass English Ale
Great Lakes Brewery Pompous Ass English Ale is sure to surprise & delight! This craft beer has the perfect name, albeit quirky & humorous, but it’s pompous in the most lovely way. Not only is it everything you would want a beer to be – yeasty & hoppy with some bitterness – it’s also smooth, and has a slightly perfumey aroma & flavor. I’m not sure what the splendid after-taste is – a...
Wild Blueberry & Clementine Parfaits + Video
Wild Blueberry & Clementine Parfaits are the perfect finish to a lovely meal. Fresh fruit with tang, paired up with fluffy, homemade whipped cream? You can’t go wrong! Sweet, wild, Canadian blueberries, are matched with little, jewels of splendor – citrusy clementine sections, giving a gorgeous contrast of colors & complimentary flavors, nestled in layered clouds of cream. What could be more divine? In this...
Café de Gelée avec Crème Fouetté + Video
Surprise everyone with Café de Gelée avec Crème Fouetté for dessert! Translated from French, it means “coffee jelly with whipped cream” – and this treat is decidedly splendid. Perfect for after a special dinner, like Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, Mother’s Day, a Birthday or Anniversary – even great with a fancy Breakfast-in-Bed, Café de Gelée avec Crème Fouetté is sure to please. Create this...
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