I can happily report that I got 1 car registered, 1 car is paid for and paperwork is done and almost registered, but had to be Smog checked. I’ve got the paperwork in hand and have to bring it back to the DMV and then that car will be officially registered. All these steps, lines, paperwork, it’s like a scavenger hunt! ugh. And, the big highlight is that I got a California driver’s license....
comment icon 88 more comments We meet again. It feels a little weird to be acting normal because in the last three days I’ve become a hopeless wanderer in the land of pre-Christmas, running into things such as quick trips to the store for wrapping paper because somehow, some-how, I did not buy enough? It’s really a mystery. Add to that a failed Swedish tea ring, a sore throat sick day, and hours spent trying to track down UPS packages....
comment icon 218 more comments How about we make a noodle dish that’s kind of a curry, but also kind of a ramen, and happens to be almost unnoticeably vegan? Like, one where you can clean out the fridge, but also kind of make it Instagramably beautiful, all while feeling like you’re eating takeout? I have a feeling you are gonna love this. Quick run-through on the coconut curry ramen wish list:...
If you love soup recipes, try our Chicken and Dumplings, Roasted Cauliflower Soup, Creamy Zuppa Toscana, Creamy Tortellini Soup, Potato Leek Soup, or Broccoli Cheese Soup. How to make Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: Sauté Veggies: Saute celery, carrots, and onion in oil. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. ADD butter and flour and whisk for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, bouillon, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper....
comment icon 602 more comments This is one of my most favorite things to eat. It’s a block of tofu, nicely browned in teriyaki sauce, served on a bed of sticky rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, a handful of crushed-up crunchy onions (seriously, trust me) and buried under a thick drizzle of extra teriyaki and spicy mayo. Watch How To Make This Recipe: Click here to watch step-by-step stories to make this recipe!...
The BEST Gingerbread Cookies I have fond childhood memories of making cut-out Christmas cookies with my mom and grandma. While other people may love Cut-out Sugar Cookies, my favorites are cut-out gingerbread cookies! These gingerbread men cookies are soft and chewy rather than hard or crunchy. The edges are a bit firmer but overall they are soft gingerbread cookies. There’s plenty of ginger, molasses, and warming spices like cinnamon and allspice to really give these gingerbread cookies a classic flavor profile....
comment icon 73 more comments Don’t get me wrong – I definitely eat both cake and ice cream. But if given the choice, I will choose cake. Preferably extra rich and chocolatey, with a thick layer of frosting. And if you want to get REALLY extra: rolled in chocolate chips (okay, maybe for another time). So on my birthday, I decided to treat myself to a little a lot of chocolate cake with buttercream frosting....
Traditional Christmas Rum Balls Recipe I’ve got a fast, easy, no-bake dessert recipe that’s sweet and slightly crunchy thanks to crushed ginger snaps cookies and toasted pecans — there’s also rum in it! That’s right, rum balls are a bite-sized boozy dessert recipe that’s a cinch to make and also classic. I remember my grandma always used to have these on her holiday table — although you should keep the kids away from the rum-based desserts and reserve these Christmas rum balls as an adults-only treat....
Easiest Apple Cobbler Recipe Just between you and me, I hate making pies. That’s not to say I don’t make them — I think it’s almost impossible to run a food blog without perfecting a few classic pie recipes like my 100% from-scratch (crust and filling) Best Apple Pie recipe. But making apple pie from scratch can be a hassle. Cutting butter into flour, rolling out the pie crusts, making a pretty lattice topping — I’ll pass, thank you!...
I was happy that such a simple dish and with so few ingredients came out tasting like a million bucks. The chicken is soft, moist, and tender and there’s ample sauce to coat everything and to add flavor. And anything covered in warm, gooey, melted cheese is automatic comfort food. Simply stuff manicotti shells with thin-sliced chicken breasts, smother with red pasta sauce, and bake. In the final ten minutes, add mozzarella cheese....
There’s just something special about old-fashioned recipes like peanut brittle. My other favorite old-fashioned recipes include Grandma’s Oatmeal Cake, Baked Apples and Baked Rice Pudding. Peanut Brittle Every holiday season my grandmother used to make a few batches of peanut brittle. She always dropped a container at our house and it lasted all season. I can’t help but think of her when I think of this Peanut brittle recipe. Peanut Brittle is a smooth, flat candy (similar to toffee), with peanuts in it, that is cooked on the stovetop and poured onto a sheet pan to cool....
They’re total comfort-food-in-a-hurry, the best kind. My family inhaled the pot pies almost as fast as fast as I made them, but I pretended that I slaved over them. You’ll need a muffin pan and just three ingredients: an 8-count tube of refrigerated biscuits, a can of condensed soup, and a frozen vegetable blend. I used Pillsbury Grands Butter Tastin’ Biscuits and I recommend a bigger biscuit like Grands. You want to make sure there’s enough biscuit to fully contain the filling....
It wouldn’t be a holiday celebration without carrots on the table. Whether it’s Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, my family always serves carrots. But you don’t have to wait for a holiday to make these ridiculously easy, crisp-tender multi-colored carrots that are lightly caramelized and flavored with rosemary, thyme, and parsley. They’re a great weeknight side dish and a nice way to get some vegetables into kids (or adults) who are picky when it comes to vegetables because most everyone likes carrots....
The feta is creamy, rich, adds big flavor, and aside from a tiny amount of olive oil, it’s the only real fat source in the salad. Except I used fat-free feta. I’ll save my fat grams for these. I adore the taste and texture of edamame and it’s a plant-based protein powerhouse. Between the protein and fiber, it helps keep you full for awhile. The corn, red pepper, green onions, and cilantro that I purchased at Albertson’s add layers of flavors, textures, and the salad is a way to put a unique twist on everyday favorite ingredients....
I have 40+ different blondies recipes on my site but none that have been infused with espresso. It was only a matter of time my friends. I got the idea from the Caramel Macchiato Banana Bread I recently made. Since I literally hoarded and savored every last slice of that banana bread, I knew I had to recreate it again and did so by way of blondies. I used my fast, easy, one-bowl, no-mixer blondie recipe that never lets me down and simply added instant espresso granules to the batter....
What this means: I have 19 items of clothing in my closet, all of which I could wear today, right here, right now. That’s 5 shoes, 5 pants, and 9 tops. That’s so much time and energy saved for the things I’d rather spend time on. Like food.The flip side of that is that I don’t have anything in my closet that I would not wear today, right here, right now....
My Go-To Flavored Water Recipes It’s that time of year when hydrating properly and drinking extra water is so important. I’m naturally a water drinker and almost never drink soda or sports drinks, but sometimes jazzing up water with fruit helps it go down easier. There’s really no wrong way to make flavored water, or spa water as I like to call it because it reminds me of the water I’ve had at fancy spas after a massage on vacation....
If you’re not familiar with the event, it’s the brainchild of Gaby Dalkin of What’s Gaby Cooking. Last year thousands of food bloggers in 26 bakes sales across the country participated and collectively we raised $25,000 to fight childhood hunger. Our goal is to raise $50,000 this year! If you’re in the San Diego area, our sale will be held at Great News! in Pacific Beach on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10am to 2pm....
Don’t miss our other French Toast recipes including: Crunchy French Toast, Brioche French Toast, and Pumpkin French Toast. When you make these French Toast Roll-ups, be sure to make a double batch! They reheat great, and are freezer friendly too, making them perfect for busy mornings that you need a good grab-and-go breakfast for yourself or your kids! We even like to bring them camping and reheat them in tinfoil over the fire....
If you love that ginger flavor in cookies, be sure to try try my Gingerbreadman Cookies, Gingersnap Cookies, or Pumpkin Snickerdoodles! Why I love these cookies: Plain or Frosted: This ginger cookies recipe is delicious served with ir without frosting. and both deserve 5 stars! Thick and Chewy: Unlike Gingersnaps, which have their purpose but are thin and crisp, these ginger molasses cookies are thick, chewy and absolutely delicious. Make Ahead & Freezer Friendly: Easy to make ahead, and freezes great!...
