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Our final Soup Kitchen Monday is here! I’m kind of sad about this one, as my inner obsession with soup really made itself known during the last 13 weeks. We’re going out with a bang though! The wonderful people over at BigKitchen worked some Christmas magic, and were able to send me a beautiful Le Creuset French…
Sip on this Grilled Watermelon Margarita with Smoked Serrano Infused Tequila, a sweet smokey cocktail balancing adult flavors perfect for summer nights. Say hello to the Watermelon Margarita – a fun twist in the classic margarita perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. Margaritas just hit different in the summer, especially when they’re made…
This Oven Baked Ratatouille is simple, healthy and will seriously impress anyone you serve it to. There is something magical about the combination of fresh veggies bubbling away in your oven. So good. Life is good. Another bright beautiful Sunday with some off site adventures, trials on charcoal grilling, and just the general continuation of…
Who doesn’t love Kabobs? Â Quick, easy, and hand held meat on a stick! Â Try these Pineapple Beef Kabobs and pretend you’re in a tropical paradise! I don’t know about you – but I am quitting this winter. I am quitting it so hard, that even as you read this, I am sipping a fruity cocktail…
Jelly and Bavarian Cream get all the press when it comes to filled doughnuts. Â What about Irish Cream Doughnuts? Â Yeah, these are good. Yeah, we should be weaning ourselves off of the post holiday sugar binge with healthy salads and spinach smoothies. But seriously? What’s one more doughnut going to hurt? When Carrie and Brandy suggested…
Grilled Corn Chowder, The perfect recipe for a dreary summer day. I had a rant about #sharkweek, a rant about the weather, and a rant about the bookshelf I purchased and finally assembled that I think just doesn’t fit in… I am not sure I can return it. Oh noes. But then I finished a…
Today’s the day for our super big awesome bake sale for Muffin! Muffin is the sweetest little pit you ever did meet. She’s currently recovering with Response-A-Bull rescue, after being  found neglected and abused in Baltimore. Muffin is currently being fostered and cared for with some loving and amazing people. Her foster mom is the sweetest person…
We are one week away from the bake sale of the summer. Get ready to ruin that bikini body for a good cause as bakers across the country are donating tasty treats to be bid on all day July 17th. As you all know, we are rooting on Lil Miss Muffin, a pup found neglected…
It’s full on gift giving season now whether you’re ready or not. Lucky for you, I was brainstorming with a friend of mine and we came up with the idea of a great little stocking just for foodies! If you are looking for some inspiration for your culinary inspired friends, we got you covered! Wine Pump  I can’t…
Savor the heavenly pairing of juicy chicken and crispy bacon with our Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast recipe. This delicious duo is a surefire hit, promising a burst of savory delight with every bite. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast might sound like a fancy meal that’s hard to make, but they’re really very easy to make. This…
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the perfect dinner recipe loaded with chicken, shrimp, and sausage, all tossed in a hearty, thick cheese-filled roux. It’s the perfect blend of spice, flavors, and delicious down-home cooking. Cajun Chicken Pasta is an easy-to-make one-pot pasta dish you can make in 40 minutes or less and is also…
Turn up the weeknight meal plan with these Pizza Stuffed Hasselback Baked Potatoes! A fun spin on the classic baked potato with pizza supreme toppings. This post is sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. However, the thoughts and opinions are my own. Have you ever stared down at your baked potato and looked at it,…
Skip all that flipping at the griddle and make this delicious Dutch baby pancake in cast iron. Big on taste and beloved by the pickiest of eaters, this classic Dutch baby is topped with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar. Super puffy and crunchy, these Dutch babies have more of an egg base…
This last week was amazing. Fast. A blur. But amazing. A huge thank you to all the bakers, bloggers, and bidders who helped us raise $2812 in the Muffins for Muffin Bake Sale for Response-A-Bull Rescue!! Every item we had up for auction went, bids started coming in before the auction even went live and continued…
This savory Snake Bite Sandwich from Guy Fieri packs a ton of flavor and can feed a crowd. It’s round two of Pass the Cook Book Club – and I’m not sure I could be more excited. This month we cooked recipes from Guy Fieri’s cookbook. I had received this book as a gift for my birthday…
This Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe looks long and time consuming, but is really pretty basic and pairs wonderfully with the veggies and cornmeal cakes. This was the very first post for the Pass the Cook Book Club! An idea I had to dust off my ever growing collections of unloved unused cookbooks. And to…
This Braised Cola Onions and Sausage recipe is a hearty meal, perfect for those cool fall nights. And easy to throw together in a pinch. Most of the time I stare at into the kitchen waiting for a recipe to pop into my head just to find that although the pantry is over stocked, I…
This bratwurst stew is simple, light and healthy. Using a real bratwurst cooked in skillet adds a bit more flavor to the broth. My comic shop is located in a college town. It makes for a diverse customer base from our long term locals, to the passing through collector. But for the past few weeks…
Nothing says cozy like a quiet mountain cabin easily an hour from anything major with a large fireplace and a balcony with a view that goes on for miles out over the woods. Or a big pot of homemade chicken and dumplings. Lucky for me, that’s exactly how I got to spend Mountain Lake Hotel…
Tortellini bake with rose sauce is quick and easy meatless meal. Loaded with lots of cheese and marinara sauce, it’s a comfort food dish that everyone will love. What is a Rose Sauce? Don’t let the phrase “rose sauce” fool you. There’s no wine in this recipe. Rose sauce is basically the love child of red…
Chocolate chip cookies made with two types of chocolate chips will always trump single chocolate chip cookies. You need this cookie recipe in your life. I’m not good at Christmas Lists. Santa asks for a list and I can’t think of what to ask for (though, he will debate with me about the truth to that…
Slow cooker hamburger soup is a hearty, warm, comforting bowl of kid-friendly food. It cooks up easily in a slow cooker, making it an easy weeknight meal. Hamburger Soup Hamburger Soup is a thick and hearty meal to warm you up. Bonus, kids love it (adults do too). It has the beefy body of a chili, with…
Homemade Fried Doughnuts are my featured recipe, as well as my first recipe, for a Breakfast Week celebration! It’s a breakfast week here at Pass the Sushi! How this happened, I have no idea. You’d think as the writer of this blog, I would have a plan, but really, I just wing it from week to…
Deep fried pot stickers? Yes. This twist on a classic Asian appetizer is deep fried, not steamed, as pot stickers are traditionally made. But they are equally as delicious! Things may look all peachy keen when you come to visit Pass the Sushi, but my kitchen is like everyone else’s and some days, things just…
Thomas Keller’s buttermilk Fried Chicken is the best fried chicken you will ever eat! The recipe comes from his book, “Ad Hoc at Home,” and we’re going to show you how to make it. Looking for the best fried chicken recipe? You’ve come to the right place! This crispy fried chicken recipe is the best…
This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is such a quick and easy quick and easy soup recipe to make! The creamy texture and taste of this Olive Garden copycat taste better than the restaurant version and cheaper too! We all know and love the classic Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup. But you know…
Homemade white bread, when it’s still warm from the oven, and slathered with butter. Comfort food and then some. There’s no better tasting bread than this recipe! Remember that whole bit about not being a spoiled brat. Yeah, throw that out the window because this year I was indeed spoiled rotten for Christmas. First of…
Comic shop manager by day – food whore by night. Saving your inner fat kid one recipe at a time. Hi, I’m Kita, a web savvy girl geek and who can rock an apron like there is no tomorrow. I love to travel, mountain bike and run. All that requires good eats. This whole thing balances…
Nothing sends your basic cocktail recipes for a spin quite like a Smoked Mezcal Margarita. The refreshing mezcal and triple sec combined with the smoky notes from the grilled pineapple is a fun twist on the traditional margarita that you won’t be able to get enough of. If you couldn’t tell, we’re obsessed with a…
With mounds of fresh fruit, red wine, and vanilla brandied cherries, this classic Red Sangria Recipe will transport you to the vibrant streets of Spain! Whether sitting poolside on a hot summer day or spreading some warmth this winter, this sangria recipe will become one of your favorite go-to cocktail recipes! There’s something about adding…
This artichoke chicken pasta is a quick, easy, rich and creamy dinner. Marinate the chicken during the day and the dish comes together in just 20 minutes that night. It was another late night dinner when Handsome got home from school at 10 PM. I always feel bad because he doesn’t often get a lot…