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Roasted garlic cauliflower soup is rich, creamy, and despite the lack of meat, it’s a hearty, flavorful soup. It’s a sad day for me. My favorite pair of shoes has once again bitten the dust, and even though I see reincarnation every week (can’t keep a superhero down), I have been told that this time…
The Great Cheese Steak Debate 2011 continues! Today’s battle pairs up a Philadelphia cheese steak haven, Steve’s with Leo’s Steak Shop in Folcraft. I know its been a few weeks since our last Cheese Steak challenge, but don’t worry, they aren’t a thing of the past. We are all anxiously awaiting the final throwdown between Philly…
Better than crack brownies! In other words, this brownie recipe is so rich, chocolaty and fudgy that you will do just about anything to get a bite of them. If you are going to say something is better than crack, you have set the bar pretty high. My expectations are that I am not going to be…
Perfect for a cold winter night and a game day cookout, this Crock Pot Chili makes a big batch of this fan favorite. The best part? It makes so much that the whole family can have a big bowl of chili the next day—and maybe even the next day after that. Easy to make and…
Honey oat bread is hearty sandwich bread, and perfect for toasting. The outer crust is rich and sweet, with a tender crumb inside. Since I had yesterday to be all publicly pouty and I’m not one to stay down in the dumps very long, lets kick today off with some awesomeness. First, that honey oat bread recipe below….
Drunken pork chops sit in a bath of red wine, rosemary, and salty anchovy paste before being grilled to perfection. With a side of savory spinach rice with fontina cheese. It’s January 2nd and all I have on my scratch sheet of paper is the words screwing up. No profound new years resolutions. No list of…
I know, your thinking you just read this post. But you didn’t. That last round up was trusty old google letting me in on my most clicked, my popular and most beloved posts from 2011. What I didn’t talk about was MY most beloved posts from 2011. Sure, the last one’s made the fans happy,…
Pimento cheese sirloin sliders are a delicious and easy New Year’s Eve appetizer. Also the perfect snacks during the New Year’s Day football games! Christmas came and went and now its time to ring in the new year with snazzy parties and fancy cocktails. I have been invited to a few of such events, but as…
Broccoli cheddar soup is thick, creamy, and comforting. This homemade soup is a Panera copy cat recipe. It’s filling too, so with a simple salad and dinner rolls, your meatless meal is complete. Holy post holiday madness, Batman. I am so glad I don’t work Mondays because I really need today to just recover. For anyone who…
Eggnog cupcakes are an easy Christmas dessert recipe that everyone will want seconds of! Top them off with fluffy eggnog frosting and you have a delicious treat! Seriously, what’s a birthday without some cupcakes, and in this case, eggnog cupcakes!? I hope everyone is prepped and ready for Christmas day and enjoying some quality time today….
Eggnog sugar cookies are one of the easiest Christmas cookies to make for the holiday season. They can be cut out into any shape you like, and decorating them is so much fun! There is a mountain of presents in the middle of being wrapped, all the grocery shopping is done (I hope), and the stockings…
Indulge in the irresistible fusion of warm, aromatic cinnamon and buttery pecans with this delectable Pecan Cinnamon Rolls recipe. Elevate your mornings with these heavenly treats that blend sweet, nutty richness into each soft, pillowy bite. These Pecan Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on your basic cinnamon roll recipes. They’re very similar to these…
Christmas dinner at its finest includes making Glazed Cornish Hens with Pomegranate-Rice Stuffing. Elegant, but incredibly easy to make, and gorgeous, too. Christmas wouldn’t be the same (in this modern world of ours) without Christmas dinner and the specials on TV. I love finding the same classic movies on over and over again, starting around Thanksgiving….
Peanut butter brownies are an easy-to-make, irresistible dessert. The combination of fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy peanut butter will fix any sweet tooth you’ve got. I’m pretty certain that I discussed on here and in the past how I believe in Christmas magic I’m still a fan of Santa and yeah I still send a letter…
Spinach artichoke dip is a snack dip that everyone loves. This Olive Garden copy cat recipe will have you staying home rather than eating out to get your fill of it! I warned you, and it happened – the evil Olive Garden across the street is open for business. I am not to be trusted. The idea of…
This are getting hectic this holiday season, but the great cheese steak challenge continues with some local Delaware chains. Claymont Steak Shop and Pat’s are two locals hat I can remember throughout my entire childhood for quick weeknight meals when no one was willing to cook. When it comes down to it though, can either…
This winter, warm up from the inside out with a mug filled to the brim with boozy spiked hot chocolate and topped with an extra chocolatey dollop spoon. Our easy recipe for adults-only hot cocoa uses spirits like peppermint schnapps, rum, or vodka to transform the classic comfort drink into a decadent cocktail that is…
Hearty beef stew is full of tender beef, carrots, onions, celery, and baby red potatoes. It’s a stick-to-your-ribs dinner, perfect for Sunday dinner or a family holiday meal. There are simply not enough days until Christmas. I am thinking of starting a petition to bump it back to the end of January. It seems as…
Coffee cake cookies are the taste of cinnamon coffee cake in a soft cookie. Perfect snack with a tall glass of milk or mug of coffee! I’ve only once before talked about music on this site (well, ok, reviewed music on this site) but since my love of music, especially holiday music runs deep, I…
A fun twist on a classic recipe, Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats. Who doesn’t love a dessert that comes together in minutes and can be simplified for an everyday snack or dressed up for a party platter! Looking for some easy, delicious treats? These Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats take just a few ingredients and…
It’s another round of the Great Cheese Steak Debate, taking place on the streets of Philly this week. John’s Roast Pork versus Philip’s Steaks – Two steak shops I’ve never been to. But I can tell you that if I don’t get one soon, there will be one hungry Kita to answer to! **The following text…
This Pumpkin Pie Martini will be the perfect ending to your holiday dinner party. Rich and creamy, this adult cocktail recipe will put everyone in a festive mood. When the end of summer arrives, it’s time to start thinking about delicious fall cocktails, like this Caramel Spiked Apple Cocktail or this Bailey’s Pumpkin Vanilla Silk Martini! Today, we’re bringing you this…
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…
Homemade sloppy Joes are a family favorite. This recipe calls for the addition of earthy mushrooms, giving the mixture a deeper, less sweet flavor. Shopping at the Walmart. You know, that store we all love to hate. Why is it that Walmart attracts the strangest sights? Is it just because it is always so packed that…
Sweet and French-toast flavor contrasted by the salty bacon. Say Hello to Maple French toast bacon cupcakes. The name is a mouthful, and so are the cupcakes… a mouthful of deliciousness! Want to streamline your baking, speed up your cooking and spend less time in the kitchen? Check your salt situation before you start baking…. Oh and…
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…
The great cheese steak debate continues this week, in my home state of Delaware, where two small shops go head to head. You won’t find me driving to Philly for just a cheese steak, I have hoagie shops here I like to visit. I have never tried either of these shops out, but after three…
Pilgrim sandwich: A compilation of Thanksgiving leftovers, tucked inside of a hearty roll. It’s the perfect day-after-Thanksgiving lunch! The best part about Thanksgiving? The leftovers, duh!For as long as I can remember, a local sub shop has offered a sandwich all year round that is a carb-oholic’s dream come true. The sandwich starts with a…
Pumpkin pie cocoa is the perfect warmer-upper for Thanksgiving. Rich hot chocolate, with the spices and whipped cream of pumpkin pie! Whether your table is filled with all the trimmings, house is packed with friends and family, or you are spending this Thanksgiving in a more cozy atmosphere and keeping it small and simple, today is…
Mini pumpkin pies are the best way to enjoy Thanksgiving dessert. They’re perfectly portioned to fit into an already bulging-from-turkey stomach. But Miss Kita… you told us last week you didn’t like pumpkin pie…. Liar liar pants on fire. OK, OK. I hear ya! But the truth is, I don’t like pumpkin pie. There’s just something…
Chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are the perfect treat on a fall morning. With lots of chocolate chips and a topping of crumbly streusel, these muffins can also become the perfect dessert. You know what I smell? Well besides stuffing, turkeys and brisk leaves in the air. I smell a bunch of secret recipes about to be revealed…
Flu season is here, but I have a solution to shove the aches and pains out the door. Flu fighter cookies, packed with healthy oats, ginger, lemon, and antioxidants. It’s that time of year where if you don’t have the sniffles, someone you know does – and you’re avoiding them like the plague. Each of us has…
Lightened up macaroni and cheese, with three types of cheese! The use of cauliflower keeps the calories in check. There isn’t a better comfort food to keep a hungry stomach happy. As a food blogger, I feel obligated to present my readers with a Thanksgiving assortment of classic recipes, modern twists, and delectable desserts. Problem is, I…
Split pea soup made in a slow cooker is full of flavor! After a few minutes of prep time, it cooks low and slow all day, doing the hard work for you. A thick and hearty dinner with zero effort. There are some meals that don’t exactly bring the man rushing in to the table…
Cheese steak is the perfect comfort food, but who makes the best tasting cheese steak? A friend of mine recently engaged his Facebook friends in a classic debate for our area; Who makes the best Philly Cheese Steak? Growing up near Philly, it’s in our blood to have an opinion on the matter and even more…
Chai pumpkin spice thumbprints are tiny cookies with great big taste! Flavors of pumpkin and chai pair with soft, chewy cookies to make the perfect fall treat! Oh boy, have I been holding out on you. Pause, now re-read that last sentence with a liiittle more enthusiasm. Because I’m not lying and the moment I saw…
Lemon grilled chicken fettucine Alfredo is a kicked up version of classic fettucine Alfredo. Chicken breast, bursting with lemon flavor, is grilled and served with a creamy Alfredo sauce. Here it is a few days before my step-sister’s bridal shower (which I am in charge of) and as time slips by, I can’t help but think of…
Bread baking should be something we all strive to become good at. After all, bread is one of the most basic of foods, and has been for thousands of years. We haven’t had a good old fashioned book review on the site since summer and when Abrams publishing asked me if I would like to check out…
Thai corn chowder is comfort food in a bowl! This creamy, hearty soup has a tingle of heat to warm you up from the inside out. I held out about as long as I could, but it’s officially winter here. Maybe I’m jumping the gun a bit and it’s not really winter – but it might as well…
Cinnamon Chai Cream Pie is the perfect holiday dessert! Rich cinnamon pudding sits on a hazelnut crust, with fluffy chai whipped cream on top. Delicious! It’s too early to utter the word holiday, to think about stocking stuffers, or heaven forbid, hum White Christmas in public (or on the internet) for fear of someone wiping out their make shift voodoo…