Today's guest post is from Erika Katz. Erika is the celebrated author of Bonding Over Beauty, a comprehensive guide to get you through the tween and early teen years. You can also enjoy her website geared for mothers tackling the drama of the ‘tween years at Bonding Over Beauty. For generations, Chicken Soup has been used for its curative powers and has always been celebrated as a warm, soothing comfort food. How many times have you taken a Chicken Soup short cut by grabbing for that can of soup and adding water? Think making soup is … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Secret Recipe Club: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
January 28, 2013 By 12 Comments
Yay! It’s my favorite day of the month, I get to reveal my Secret Recipe Club assignment for January. I’m honored to be a part of this diverse international group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases their dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not … [Read more...]
Oven Baked French Toast
January 24, 2013 By 3 Comments
The high temperature today is 12 degrees in New York City. 12 degrees! That means within seconds of being outside, any exposed skin feels like ICE. You literally walk around all day with a chill that drills down to your bones. So, obviously, staying inside sounds more desirable than anything (outside of a trip to the tropics). And, eating hearty comfort food is the next best remedy to keep warm. Wednesday nights are breakfast for dinner nights in our apartment. While my kids love their Chicken Asparagus quiches, the Zucchini and … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Challenge: Slow Cooked Pulled BBQ Chicken
January 22, 2013 By 3 Comments
Hosting a Super Bowl viewing party should be easy. They’re unpretentious, casual parties where you can serve a bevy of not so healthy appetizers--from Buffalo wings to cheese balls--relatively guilt-free. This party isn’t about cooking up the latest culinary trends on your best china. Rather, it’s a night overflowing with plain and simple portable dishes since it’s assumed that the television (not the food) is the focal point of the evening. I was thrilled when asked to take part in a Super Bowl Slow Cooker challenge sponsored by … [Read more...]
