Huevos with Black Bean Hash Browns is one of my favorite breakfast and brunch recipes. Seasoned hash browns get mashed black beans, onion and jalapeño mixed in for the perfect side to your morning eggs. Some folks are all about tacos, burritos and nachos for Cinco de Mayo. You know, the ...
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22 Things To Do With Silverware!
Simple projects to spruce up your game day table. You can make your buffet table the MVP with serving ideas and even crafts with plastic silverware. I had the most fun on The Today Show before the Super Bowl! I demonstrated all sorts of game day crafts for entertaining with ideas off of ...
Tapenade Toasts With Roasted Vegetables + Prep Tip
I'm no vegetarian, but I sure do like veggies. Any kind.Even better is when they're roasted. Golden, tender, sometimes just a little charred! (I'll be completely honest, I have to force down broccoli, but when it's roasted--delish!) Here I've roasted an Italian medley of veggies and topped ...
Barbecue Popcorn With An Easy BBQ Seasoning Mix
Barbecue Popcorn with an easy BBQ seasoning mix is a simple recipe with a tangy twist. You'll love this easy buttered-popcorn snack that tastes just like your favorite food! Popcorn in any of its variations is delicious. Sweet or salty, popcorn is always a tasty snack. But have you ever tried ...
Tomato Chutney Toast With Ricotta And Honey
I wouldn't complain if this was all I had to eat for a month. Actually that is not true. I would complain about not having bacon, and chocolate chip cookies. I felt I needed to make a blanket statement there. To get the point across that I really like eating this delicious toast. There's a ...
Apple Cinnamon Popcorn - Easy Snack
Apple cinnamon popcorn is a take on the classic flavor combination. Just a little cinnamon spice and lots of fruity apple flavor covers this easy buttered-popcorn snack. How to get apple flavor on popcorn: Just how do you get tangy, sweet apple flavor on popcorn? I was determined to find ...
Toasts With Sweet Potato Spread
Tahini, a smooth sesame seed butter, adds richness and mild flavor to this sweet, savory spread. Depending on the mood of your local grocer, you'll find the tahini near the peanut butter, in the health food section, or in the international foods aisle. Oh my! No matter where you find it, it ...
Homemade Chocolate Malt Popcorn
Crunch and munch your favorite soda fountain treat! This chocolate malt popcorn recipe is easy and super delicious. You know how good chocolate milkshakes are. Now you can get that tasty flavor on crunchy popcorn! Just like a great chocolate malt, this snack has the perfect chocolate ...
Avocado Toasts With Sprouts
Avocado Mash Toasts with Sprouts are great as an easy vegetarian lunch or snack. Avocado mash toasts are all the rage in the food hub of New York.I don't remember the first time I had one. But we made them for breakfast or lunch all the time in the test kitchen. We would use whatever ...
Spice Smarts | How To Keep And Use Spices
Get spice smarts! Change the way you store and use your spices. Keep them fresh and organized so cooking with spices is more fun. Having cooked in many different kitchens, people's houses and friends apartments, I've rifled through my fair share of spice cabinets. I certainly have a system ...
Gingerbread House Façades
When I build a holiday gingerbread house, I’m always a tiny bit sad to have only one to decorate. I also dislike waiting for the frosting-glue to dry. Soooo impatient! I’m solving problems all over the place: Just make the front! These cute houses are perfect for little hands to decorate, or ...
White Christmas Candy Cane Cookies
White Christmas Candy Cane cookies, luscious desserts, parties and presents! They all go together this time of year. And what a perfect addition to your cookie collection. This easy little cookie is a delicious, buttery shortbread dough that is sturdy enough to hold its shape for these ...
Lemon Royal Icing
Lemon Royal Icing is citrus-flavored decorating frosting that dries shiny and hard for perfect cookies. This icing is perfect for piping, coloring and decorating with detail. The lemon flavor makes it delicious on sugar cookies, and even gingerbread. This post may include ...
Prime Rib with Creamed Horseradish
Here's how to make Prime Rib with simple steps. Beautiful and crowd-pleasing, this recipe has a flavorful rub and simple cooking method. I call this The Big Easy! Prime rib has become our family favorite for “The Big Holiday Meal.” To be honest, it’s easy, and everyone loves...I mean loves ...
Peppermint Cloud Brownies with Marshmallows
Peppermint Cloud Brownies with marshmallows are the ultimate, easy, holiday treat! Peppermint and chocolate are one of my favorite combos. At the holidays I get to indulge in every which way! Hot cocoa, candy bark, cookies and I always make these brownies! Peppermint Cloud Brownies with ...
Baby Broccoli with Hazelnut Butter
Baby Broccoli with Hazelnut Butter is a delicious and simple side to dinner. Toasted nuts with browned butter make this dish special enough for the holidays. Tender green veggies with a toasted butter and hazelnut sauce is so simple to make, and it's gorgeous on your holiday table. Baby ...
Pumpkin Cake Roll With Toffee Cream Cheese Filling
Pumpkin Cake Roll with Toffee Cream Cheese Filling is a gorgeous, delicious alternative if you want something other than pie after Thanksgiving dinner. Or just make it anytime this fall! Want something other than pie for Thanksgiving this year? ...
Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes are a great, flavorful side for a feast. They're even a delicious crowd-pleaser for a weeknight dinner next to grilled chicken or steak. Is It A Feast? When he was little, my cousin Troy wisely defined a feast.He said a meal is a feast if it has mashed ...
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pie
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pie is the cream pie equivalent to your favorite snack. It's chocolatey, crunchy and salty sweet. Chocolate covered pretzels are a tasty snack. Chocolate cream pie, in a salty-sweet pretzel crust, with whipped cream...also a tasty snack. And your next crowd-pleasing ...
Chile Sweet Potatoes
Spicy roasted spuds are a fresh alternative to traditional mashed sweet potatoes. Taking Sides As far as Thanksgiving sides go, I really like my mom's sweet potatoes baked with brown sugar and topped with mini marshmallows, toasted just a little, so they're golden brown. Sugar rush ...