Super Bowl is almost here. My hometown team, the Baltimore Ravens, are playing! I haven’t been this excited (or even cared) since 2001, when the Ravens last played in the Super Bowl. Actually, this might even be the first time I'll focus on the football being played rather than just tasting the assortment of food being served. But, that doesn’t mean I’m not going to offer a bunch of tasty foods to supplement the game. Last week I entered a Super Bowl Snack off challenge and made some Slow Cooked Pulled BBQ Chicken. Yesterday I sampled … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Grandma’s Chicken Soup
January 30, 2013 By 3 Comments
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...]
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...]
