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These quirky little Halloween cookies are perfect for those of us who are not crafty and can’t decorate for stuffing. Just use stencils found at your local craft store and a heavy coating of confectioners’ sugar to set a spooky snack tray. Whether you’re whipping up a spooky party, or just making fun Halloween sugar…
It’s 7:53 PM as I prep this post for your hungry eyes but all I can think about is sleep. Even though we have a bad movie waiting to be watched via Netflix and I should be getting pumped for zombie gore – I want my pillow in the worst way. I rode 28 miles…
The other day I overheard Anne Burrell on Secrets of a Restaurant Chef say that she loves black pepper and pretty much adds it to everything. Besides the many other reasons I’m convinced she and I would be BFF’s in the kitchen, that one adds a major bonus point. I’m a freak for black pepper. I don’t think any recipe (baking aside) gets…
Last week I got to be a kid again. And it was awesome. My dad and I spent the day in Philly, going to the zoo eating out and seeing a concert. It was a blast. I didn’t work, worry about emails, or wonder what was happening on twitter. I was walking around a zoo…
You know those friends who call and you know it’s going to be a few minutes but it’s totally worth it? Yeah, we all have one – or a few… The other day a friend of mine calls me. He has discovered a slug in his living room. One lone slug… And he is freaking…
Move over, ordinary whipped cream! This French whipped cream, aka Chantilly Cream, is the ultimate easy dessert. Perfect for eating on its own or with your favorite dessert recipes. Ingredients How to Make Chantilly Cream First, wash and drain the raspberries, then pulse them in a food processor until pureed. Strain the puree through a…
Get ready for a comforting bowl of goodness with this loaded potato soup. Packed with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon bits, and melted cheese, it’s the perfect way to warm up your day. Looking for the best loaded potato soup recipe? The crockpot potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, with layers of dreamy potatoes,…
We keep a stash of ‘fancy’ chocolate in the fridge, tucked away in the back of the crisper drawer behind everything else. Once a night after dinner, the dishes, chores, and collapsing from a long day of work I sneak into that drawer and pull out one single piece of dark chocolate. Yeah, that makes it all…
These fluffy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are like fall wrapped up in delicious rolls. With warm spices, delicate pumpkin, and creamy cream cheese icing, these delicious Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls feel like a warm hug on a crisp autumn day. Cinnamon rolls are one of our favorite breakfast recipes. We just can’t stop making them. We’ve…
Craving a taste of Thailand but don’t feel like takeout? This easy chicken pad Thai recipe brings the restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen! Made with thin rice noodles, juicy chicken, and a sweet-savory sauce, this stir-fry is sure to become a weeknight favorite. Looking for an easy chicken pad Thai recipe? Sure, Pad Thai…
Old fashioned Oatmeal Cake just like grandma used to make. This oatmeal cake recipe is a heavenly creation that combines the rich, caramelized essence of butterscotch with the wholesome goodness of oats. Looking for a delicious oatmeal cake recipe? This simple cake recipe is super easy to make and requires a handful of ingredients you…
Indulge in the sumptuous delight of our Crab Bisque recipe, where the distinctive crab flavor melds with a velvety broth. Savor each spoonful with the distinct flavor of freshly caught crab complemented by aromatic spices. Looking for an easy crab bisque recipe? This easy recipe is a flavorful soup that’s as luxurious as it is…
Let’s get real, have a little <3 to <3 shall we? My foodies, friends, and fellow bloggers, this one’s for you. Lately, things just haven’t been the same around here. I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was a little down on the whole blog thing and couldn’t figure out why. I am…
I have some pastrami and freshly ground beef, can anyone else guess whats about to go down in my kitchen? That’s right, I’m taking on Michael Symon’s famous Fat Doug Burger. Let me tell you, it’ lives up to it’s reputation. And it’s not the pastrami or fresh ground beef that does it, I think…
This week’s Diggin’ it Tuesday is all about taking 5. So shake off the rest of the work week and drama and enjoy: Lack of cell phone reception. (That’s right no way to check texts, emails or tweets. And I love it.) Mountain biking on cold slippery trails (And being muddy. I’m weird and I…
Where do you find your inspiration? When you sit down to write, what are the things that keep it fresh for you and make it easy? Some days I sit at this tired and beaten computer of mine and stare wondering where the 99 ideas and paragraphs I wrote at 2am in a half conscious daze went….
Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast. Warm, gooey, and oh so delicious. Who says you can’t have pie for breakfast? Do you judge a market by it’s price tags? Do cheaper price tags and bottom dollar prices make a market less clean or not as good as the ones with the flashy price tags and eateries? My…
Remember the age old rule, always wear clean underwear? Yeah, here’s why. If you are going to chase after kids that were stupid enough to throw eggs at houses at only 9pm, make sure that 1) you are wearing shoes and 2) a bra would be nice too. It’s hard to be mean with…
This round of Digging it Tuesday is all about clinging to the summer sun. This weekend I packed a ton of last minute summer loving and even though Fall is here and we are full into soups, stews, and the sun setting way to early (killing my rides by the way). Random end of season…
This Turkey Chili is a perfect hearty soup for fall. While the recipe calls for ground turkey, you can substitute shredded turkey to make good use of your thanksgiving leftovers. What could possibly take the place of this meat mavens love of all things flame kissed and charbroiled and boot my weekly grill recipe now…
Just for the record, caramel, apples, and I don’t get along very well. Caramel and anything else, no bigs. Caramel and apples and something just goes all sorts of wrong in my kitchen. Caramel ends up everywhere besides where it is supposed to be and usually ends up with me doing a lot of extra…
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich recipe is the perfect combination of juicy chicken, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and zesty ranch. Looking for the best bacon-filled chicken sandwiches? These chicken bacon ranch sandwiches are what sandwich dreams are made of. They’re super easy to make and are a hit at parties! Whether you’re throwing a tailgate…
Not quite ready to give in and shove the flip flops back in the closet until next spring? Me neither! But that doesn’t mean I am not itching to pull out the plaid and rock me some autumn wares. So here’s to a little fall themed shopping I may or may not have done yesterday,…
The grill isn’t just for burgers anymore. Bust out some dough, and get this pizza fired up. Once you try grilled pizza, you’ll never go back. Brace yourselves. It’s the last week of grill themed action packed calorie loaded fat kid Mondays here at Pass the Sushi. I know, I cried a little myself. But…
First there was Baked, the most beautiful and fun cookbook we had seen in a while. Followed up two years later with Baked Explorations, which sent food bloggers and bakers alike back into the kitchen with a flurry of new recipes and classic flavors reinvented for an updated audience ready and eager to taste test….
Remember when you were a kid and summer lasted forever. You could spend all day every day laying in the sun, running around in the grass and the worry of returning to busy school days never even bothered you. Now that I’m an adult and don’t get summers off, it seems to fly by. Food…
Never having made zucchini bread before, I tested out two recipes before posting this: one from Cook’s Illustrated and this one. I asked a friend who claimed a love of zucchini bread which one he liked better and why. He chose this one. It was denser and sweeter than the Cook’s version, and I’m sure…
This caramel apple brandy gelato recipe is creamy amazingness, infused with fall’s classic fall flavors and speckled with dulce de leche. Make it and eat it by the spoonful, or scoop it out onto a fresh slice of apple pie and prepare it to be mind-blown! Looking for a delicious gelato recipe? This caramel apple…
It’s all about moderation. At least I think so. At which point I should take the time to mention that I am not a nutritionist. A friend of mine is taking great steps in to getting himself back into shape and is trying to work on his diet. He got caught in the routine of working…
This simple yet perfectly balanced Brown Sugar Brandy Ice Cream is smooth and creamy. Delicious by itself, or as a base for chocolate chunks and swirls. Looking for an easy brown sugar ice cream? Ditch the white sugar and try this brandy brown sugar ice cream instead! Brandy brown sugar ice cream offers a warm,…
Taco night getting a little… predictable? Let’s ditch the usual and dive into something crazy delicious: Tacos with Chorizo! These bad boys are bursting with flavor, come together in a flash, and are guaranteed to shake up your taco routine. Looking for an easy chorizo taco recipe? Then, you’ll love this Mexican-inspired recipe! Chorizo, whether…
Can you believe the entire month of August went by without a single burger post on PtS? How the heck did that happen. I will never be making that mistake again. Actually, I’m considering incorporating even more burger loving on the blog. In the front of every issue of Rachael Ray magazine there’s a featured…
Labor day marks the return of the school year (though, I see a lot of kidlets back already) and the last big weekend for summer barbecues before fall and football take their place. If you are still scrambling for some recipes to throw on the grill or bring with you to this weekends festivities look no further….
The phone just rang. It was the kettle calling to call the pot black. See, I’m the first one to whine and complain when I see Christmas Pins or pumpkins lining the aisles in July. I want to enjoy summer, the whole length of it, without feeling rushed into the holiday season. But what I…
A random collection of things I am diggin on this week: 3 minute dryness undo avacodo awesomeness Teal nail polish. For someone who never wears nail polish, this stuff is addictive. My new web site design… because change is good. The super early edition of Baked Elements that I can’t wait to review This awesome…
How do you feel about tipping? What if it was suddenly forced on you? The two of us went to one of my favorite restaurants the other night, had a decent meal, average service, and enjoyed ourselves. When the bill was brought out, the numbers looked right and we were just about to throw the card into…
The yogurt fairy came, and not just any yogurt fairy, but the fancy pants Chibani yogurt fairy came! And what does one do with 6 giant sized containers of yogurt? Well, after eating a lot of yogurt, one makes frozen yogurt, because one (and I’m not saying who) just realized not too long ago that…
Maybe it’s because I have already spotted Halloween decorations in someones front yard and that stores are already decorating the aisles in red and green, but the upcoming fall cookbook releases have me scratching to write a letter to Santa. Or to at least do some serious hint dropping. So in order of my most anticipated cookbook…
The Birthday Edition: Since all the food went over so well at my party, I figured this weeks Things I’m Diggin should give you a hint into what I made (sorry for the lack of featured images for each recipe, but I was really busy!): The Killer Cherry-Peach Sangria My Go-to Mayo-free (so no…
True Blood, how I hate you. Let me count the ways…. Yes, I went there. And I know you’re going to hate me for it. But don’t un-friend me just yet. Sookie. I am pretty sure I am not supposed to hate the main character of any show, but I can’t find a single redeeming…