Crunchy Corn Nuts Recipe Roasted Corn Kernel Nuts are popular in our house. When we first started buying them months ago a bag would be gobbled away in 2-3 days tops. The thing I didn’t really like about them was the price and some of the additional ingredients on the bag. A small bag of roasted kernels from the grocery store runs us about 4 bucks and that is easily 1....
What’s your favorite season? I absolutely love Fall. Bring on the sweaters, chilly temperatures and all the apple and pumpkin recipes! During the Fall, we always rent a car and head Upstate to go apple picking. There we run around the apple ochard, sampling all the varieties and picking bags filled with apples. Once home, I start my apple recipe adventures, making everything from crockpot applesauce, to apple pie cookies, apple waffles, apple pie pancakes, apple chips, apple juice, apple baby food, apple muffins and more....
Homemade Sweet Hawaiian Rolls Love King’s Sweet Hawaiian Rolls that you buy in the grocery store? Well now you can make them at home!! They taste so much like them that you might find yourself making a batch every week! They are incredibly soft and fluffy inside – with a slight crisp top that you get by baking them in the oven. We prefer having them with a dab of butter as dinner rolls, but you can also use them as sandwich sliders or even cinnamon rolls....
What the heck do I do with broccoli leaves? Short answer – make this vegetable broth and eat them! Edible Broccoli Leaves – Eat Them! Long answer, this is a question that I’m asked often with gardeners who grow broccoli. First of all, take a few seconds and give yourself a big congratulations on growing broccoli! It’s not the easiest plant to grow so CHEERS! Now let’s check out that broccoli plant....
Cheesy Green Bell Pepper Casserole There’s something so hearty and comforting about a stuffed pepper. Tender veggies, cheeses, and grains stuffed into a garden fresh bell pepper makes for a perfect and filling main dish or side. They’re extremely flexible too! This Green Pepper Cheese Bake casserole lands somewhere between a deconstructed stuffed pepper and a cheesy omelet. Instead of being lumped into one category, this recipe is made with the best features of stuffed peppers and omelets, and can be enjoyed at any time of day!...
Scalloped Potatoes using Mushroom Soup As much as I look forward to the turkey and roast ham during the holidays, there is nothing that gets me more excited than side dishes! My eyes immediately scan through the mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, rolls, and pumpkin pies and plan how to fit everything on my plate! I load myself up with these and see if I still have room in my stomach for the mains!...
When it’s cherry season, I’m on it. During the months of July and August I’m buying up endless bags of sweet tart cherries. From red cherries to Rainier cherries to moon cherries (find them, they’re my favorite!) – I’m snacking on them nonstop! What else am I doing with those juicy cherries? I’m making Cherry Clafoutis (pronounced klah-foo-tee) which is a French dessert that looks fancy, but it’s so easy to make!...
4 Hour Crockpot Sweet and Sour Kielbasa My family absolutely loves this sweet and sour kielbasa recipe! Simply make the sweet and sour sauce in a saucepan, pour it over the kielbasa in the crockpot, close the lid and let the crockpot do it’s magic! In just 4 hours, you will have saucy sweet and sour kielbasa, ready to be served over white rice for a complete meal. My kids love the tangy sweet sauce, so they are always asking for more kielbasa once their plates are empty!...
Why You’ll Love Funfetti Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Bites Soft, chewy, and sweet, these cookies are like mini birthday cakes. Funfetti Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Bites are perfect for any celebration! These colorful cute cookies are easy to make and an easy way to add a little color to your day! These mini cookies are delicious and easy to pop in your mouth, so be careful! You might eat the entire batch before realizing what you’re doing!...
Easy Non-Alcoholic Halloween Punch Halloween is my favorite time of the year! I love the decorations, I love the costumes (hey clown family), and I especially love the fun Halloween recipes! This Halloween Punch is delicious, easy to make and spooky, decorated with eyeballs on top! This drink is non-alcoholic so it can be enjoyed by all ages, even the youngest ones in the family! Serve on your Halloween party table along with Bloody Finger Cheese Sticks, Halloween Gummy Worm Punch and Halloween Guacamole....
The Best Baked Salmon This is hands down the best baked salmon I’ve ever made. The salmon fillets are flaky, filled with mouth watering flavor and smell so good! I marinate the salmon fillets for an hour with a simple mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and dried herbs. After it marinates in the fridge for an hour, I throw it into the oven and bake it. When it’s done, the heavens will open and angels will sing....
I have battled with terrible headaches over the years which left me seeing a bunch of doctors which led to tests which led to needles which led to MRI machines which led to expensive pills which led me to cry in bed with a pain throbbing in my head so bad it felt like it was going to shoot through my eye. I still get these headaches. Although I try to battle headaches with diet, limiting my stress (terrible at this), acupuncture (I can do it from home now with this mat!...
We Love Bangers and Mash “Mom, can we have sausage and mashed potatoes for dinner again tonight?” – asked by a 5-year-old. That’s how good this meal is! Bangers and Mash is a British classic made with a creamy mashed potato and a rich onion gravy. Traditional bangers and mash is a classic dish known for being one of Britain’s ultimate comfort foods. It’s known for being a great breakfast paired with eggs, however we prefer serving it for dinner....
Kale Smoothie with Pineapple This Kale Smoothie tastes amazing because it combines healthy kale with sweet pineapple and bananas. The kale adds nutrients, while the pineapple and banana add natural sweetness. You can use almond milk or water, so it works with whatever you have on hand! It’s a yummy and nutritious choice for breakfast or a afternoon / post workout snack. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!...
Green Juice Recipe (that actually tastes good) Ok, all, let’s be honest, not all green juices taste good. But this is one I actually look forward to making! Made with crisp sweet apples and grapes, kale, crunchy celery and cucumbers and lime, it’s the perfect juice to give me an afternoon pick me up when I feel my energy fading away (instead of heading for my usual cup of coffee). Simply throw everything in a blender and your green juice is ready in seconds – it’s that easy....
Juicy Baked Cheeseburgers Don’t get me wrong, grilled burgers are amazing! But without a backyard, we don’t grill very often in the city. But don’t worry, when you’re craving a big, juicy burger, you can forget all about the grill or skillet. Learn How to Cook Burgers in the Oven instead! This hassle-free recipe will teach you how to bake up to 4 burgers at a time so you can focus on preparing tasty toppings and sides instead....
One taste of these Rainbow Popcorn Balls will have you amazed by how delicious they are, but yet how easy they are to make! How to Make Rainbow Popcorn Balls Video Ingredients to Make Colored Popcorn: light corn syrupbutterpowdered sugarmarshmallowswatervanillasaltpopped popcornfood coloring Step by Step: How to Make Colored Popcorn Balls First, gather all your ingredients that the recipe calls for. If you are wondering 20 cups of popped popcorn equals about 3/4 cup kernels....
Every meal of the day calls for fresh biscuits. Used for a breakfast sandwich, as a buttery treat at lunch, or on the side of a green bean casserole for dinner, fluffy buttermilk biscuits are always a treat. These easy Jalapeno Buttermilk Biscuits are flaky, moist, and full of flavor. Plus, with diced jalapenos added to the mix, they have a small pop of heat that balances out the comfort and keeps you on your toes....
Let me welcome you to tomato week! If you didn’t see in last week’s garden video it’s raining tomatoes for us in New York so I’ve been spending lots of quality time with our lovely tomatoes in the kitchen! Today I’m going to show you these Marinated Overnight Italian Diced Tomatoes which are easy and delicious! Tomorrow is all about creamy tomato soup! Later this week I’m giving you a quick tomato/rice dish that is perfect for taking to work for lunch!...
Easy Mexican Cheese Dip Cheese lovers, this dip is calling your name! You can never go wrong serving a hot cheese dip at a party. On top we decorate it with some veggies for both color and crunch. This Mexican cheese dip is made with Monterey jack cheese, butter, garlic, jalapeño pepper and a bunch of spices. Serve with your favorite hearty tortilla chips, crackers or vegetables for the perfect party dip!...
