We fell in love with all things plantain on our recent trip to Puerto Rico. We had them mashed (mufungo), as chips, as french fries, and our favorite – Tostones where unripe plantains are fried, then pounded down and fried again. Delish! We decided to make them as a side for dinner the other nightContinue reading “Tostones”
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Soba Noodles with Shrimp and Edamame
We made Soba Noodles with Shrimp and Edamame the other night – yum! We found the recipe from our Food Network magazine and it was fairly simple to make and is definitely easy enough for a quick weeknight Asian noodle fix. Make the sauce Cook your shrimp. Cook your soba noodles and shelled edamame. MixContinue reading “Soba Noodles with Shrimp and Edamame”
Three Kinds of Oatmeal Cookies
When snow storm Nemo had us house-bound over the weekend, we absolutely had to bake cookies. We decided to make a full batch of oatmeal cookies 3 ways: traditional oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip oatmeal, and my favorite cranberry white chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Start with your favorite Oatmeal Raisin cookie recipe. Divide the batter intoContinue reading “Three Kinds of Oatmeal Cookies”
Couple Things…
Since we’ll be stuck inside all weekend with this crazy “epic” snowstorm coming our way, we decided to head out last night to run errands and grab dinner. We tried Bobby’s Burger Palace – delicious! And if you like onion rings, they are out of this world. We’ll be back! Have a great weekend, hereContinue reading “Couple Things…”
Cream Cheese Brownies
We had a craving for brownies the other day and decided to use our go-to-from-scratch brownie recipe but add a delicious cream cheese topping to make them even more decadent. Must be eaten with a glass of milk. We used this recipe for the cream cheese topping that we’ve used before. Cream cheese. Mix creamContinue reading “Cream Cheese Brownies”
Couple Things…
Our poor little munchkin has been sick all week so we’re looking forward to the weekend to rest up and have a little fun! Enjoy the Superbowl Sunday night, since the Pats aren’t in it this year, I am focusing more on the snacks and not the game. Have a great weekend, here are some funContinue reading “Couple Things…”
Superbowl Snacks
I thought I’d link to some ideas for Superbowl Snacks that I’ve blogged about over the years…I always find football games an excellent excuse to SNACK! Click on the name of the item for the recipe. Happy snacking… Crab Cakes Buffalo Chicken Dip Pulled Pork The Good Chili Spinach Artichoke Dip French Onion Dip Taquitos Continue reading “Superbowl Snacks”
Mini Angel Food Cakes
For Christmas, a friend of mine got me a cute mini bundt cake pan made by Nordic Ware. A few months before, I had seen an episode of Martha Stewart that was dedicated to Nordic Ware – their 65-year history, quality of US made product, and the many (you wouldn’t believe how many) styles ofContinue reading “Mini Angel Food Cakes”
Couple Things…
Made a heart painting at our Bootcamp Mom’s Night Out last night! Almost the weekend! My husband and I have a date night tonight to see Zero Dark Thirty – not really a date-y movie, but we’re dying to see it. Then we might hibernate inside the rest of the weekend since it’s going toContinue reading “Couple Things…”
Recipe Re-Do
I first shared this recipe with you in March, 2011. We love this dish and have made it a few times since. This week, even though it’s brutally cold out, we are on a kick of making light yet delicious things for dinner. And since black beans seem to be the baby’s new favorite food,Continue reading “Recipe Re-Do”
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