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Cranberry bean pasta fagioli is a hearty comfort food soup. Cranberry beans are added to a traditional Italian soup with pasta, kale, and pancetta. Beyond delicious! I’ve caught a mean case of Spring Fever. It’s normally cold through March in my neck of the woods, with warmth breaking through here and there. Well, Mother Nature…
Curry chicken salad. It’s packed with spice and crunch and creaminess. It’s one of my favorite quick dinner fixins. Not just any old chicken salad. You’ll want this one over and over again. Today is all about building bridges. And getting over them. I’m not sure how to start today’s story so I apologize for…
Doughnut holes are the perfect treat with a hot cup of coffee. These doughnut holes are covered in an almond caramel sauce that you’ll go crazy for! As Pass the Sushi continues to grow, I get to learn so many new things and meet new people and build friendships. I had a fun first last…
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 macaroni and cheese is a baked version of the classic comfort food that everyone loves. Tender elbow macaroni with a rich 3-cheese sauce baked over it. So perfect! There are few rules in this house when it comes to food. OK, let’s be honest – there are a ton of ‘requests’ that I pay…
Nanaimo bars are a classic Canadian, hand-held, no bake dessert. They have a base layer of graham cracker crumbs, then coconut, nuts, and chocolate are added. The perfect sweet treat! Have you ever been called something so out of the box that it takes you back and remains at the forefront of your brain all day?…
Strawberry layer cake with whipped strawberry filling between moist layers of vanilla cake and an outside edge of crunchy Pirouette cookies. This is what Valentine’s Day love is made of. You asked for Valentine’s Dy posts, well here’s one for ya. Now try and tell me those layers don’t scream love! When I first saw this strawberry…
Applesauce oatmeal muffins are a moist, healthy treat that functions just as well for breakfast food as they do for an afternoon snack with coffee or tea. I am not one to ‘eat healthy.’ My family never did carrot sticks and apple slices, so needless to say, it’s not really the thing I reach for when I…
Craving a crispy, juicy tonkatsu recipe (Japanese pork cutlet)? This classic Japanese dish features tender pork loin coated in a delightfully crunchy panko breadcrumb crust and is a satisfying meal that’s easier to make at home than you think. Looking for an easy Tonkatsu recipe? This traditional Japanese dish comes together in 30 minutes and…
Slow cooker meals are perfect for busy people! These slow cooker steak sandwiches are ready to assemble and eat after the steak has slow cooked all day while you’re busy being busy. I love my slow cooker. Its ridiculous, but I pine for it all summer long and use it far too often in the winter, because…
Cannoli cupcakes are sweet vanilla cake filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and bittersweet chocolate, then frosted with a rich vanilla bean buttercream. Amazing! And on the 5th day, she just couldn’t take it anymore! OK, maybe it was the 4th. Who’s counting? I’m fed up with typing about being sick (really – that’s not fun…
Sausage soup with mixed greens and cornmeal dumplings. An easy, hearty, comforting soup. The best news is that it will warm any chills right out of your bones. Please excuse my posts if they have been a little sporadic lately. I have been fighting one of those weird colds where you don’t feel sick but you…
Ditch the boring toast! This recipe unlocks the secrets to the best French toast, a fluffy and flavorful breakfast that’s easier than you think. Looking for the best French toast recipe? We all get stuck in a rut sometimes, same old cereal or toast getting a little, well, boring. But what if you could take…
Brioche is homemade yeast bread perfection. Fluffy, with lots of eggs, it makes just about everything you put on it taste that much better. Here we are 4 days into the new year and I have yet to declare any resolutions. I believe that stating your goals makes you more likely to achieve them and…
Skillet lasagna is a quick, easy weeknight meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. The pan is full of fresh vegetables and three types of cheese, but if you know me, you know that I added meat to my skillet, too! Today was one of those days when you have to wonder what the…
Chocolate pecan tart is a dessert that looks and tastes fancy enough to serve for a special event or a holiday, but it’s so delicious and indulgent, you might want to eat it every night. We spent New Years Eve playing the Nintendo Wii with friends at our house and let me just say, we need…
It’s been an awesome year writing for Pass the Sushi. I have owned the domain for several years but this is the first year that I put any real effort into blogging. It has been nifty to watch the comments grow and readership grow as well as my own skills in the kitchen. I hope…
Jacques Torres is an exceptionally talented French pastry chef, but did his 36 hour chocolate chip cookie recipe impress me? Read on to find out! Alright, so it that time of year when cookies are around every corner in my house. They’re sneaking up and taunting me until I am no longer an acceptable size to…
Holiday martini recipes can be simple and dry, or fun and festive, like these recipes for a Godiva chocolate martini and an eggnog martini! Remember, a great hostess always greats her guests with a great drink at the door, and if your holiday season has been anything like mine this year, you’re going to need…
This easy fudge recipe is going to become your “go-to” chocolate fudge recipe for the holidays. There’s no fuss about it. Just ask Santa or Mrs. Claus. They’ll tell you! The other day my co-worker asked my boss and I when is the right time to explain the ‘truth’ about Santa to his little boy. His son is getting…
Chocolate mint sandwich cookies make a great addition to any holiday cookie platter. Crisp chocolate cookies with a peppermint cream filling. What’s not to love?! Two weeks ago, I scoffed at the ads for “last minute shoppers,” but here it is December 15th and I am feeling the holiday crunch. Its that time of year…
Hoisin pork egg rolls are tasty hoisin pork paired with an Asian slaw. All wrapped up in an egg roll wrapper and fried. Appetizer perfection. Sometimes it’s all about a good concept. I had seen several times before the idea of a BBQ egg roll and lately the idea of a hoisin pork egg roll had…
Pumpkin cheesecake brownies are the perfect dessert for Fall. Pumpkin cheesecake batter is swirled into brownie batter for a little bite of Heaven. Handsome just found out that I often don’t taste my baked goods before offering them to others. This seemed to shock him. I kinda giggled at it. Yes, it’s basic kitchen knowledge…
Hot ham and cheese sandwiches are cozy comfort food and quick dinner fixins for those nights when the last thing you want to do is to cook. Sometimes you just need a mellow night of using up leftovers and being cozy. On nights like this, nothing beats a simple sandwich and fries. Quick, filling and…
Spiced pumpkin cupcakes are moist pumpkin cake, spiced with the flavors of Fall, then topped with a sweet caramel cream cheese frosting. They’re a perfect Thanksgiving dessert. Howdy Cupcakes! Today is my SiTs day and just in case you don’t know what that means, you can check out their site – a site dedicated…
Potato latkes are seasoned, pan fried potato pancakes that are traditionally served for Hanukkah. Last night we made potato latkes. We aren’t Jewish, but it’s always fun to try new things, especially things involving traditions. Besides, if I only stuck to my roots I would be stuck with bangers and mash, and I know that…
Bolognese Sauce is a hearty Italian meat sauce that’s loaded with flavor. Served with your favorite pasta, it’s a comfort food dish that you’re going to love. The following statement will show you just how screwed up I am, but, I love me some telemarketers. I thoroughly enjoy screwing with them. I know, I am not a…
Chocolate chip cookie bars, thick and chewy, just like the ones in trendy specialty cookie shops can now be made in your own kitchen. Here’s the recipe! Thanksgiving is over (everyone survived!) and the countdown to Christmas is beginning while I start running around like a chicken with my head chopped off. I have a…
Butter pecan praline tart will be the star of your holiday dessert table. Not just because of the buttery crust and praline pecans stuffed inside of it, but also because of the whiskey maple cream sauce that’s drizzled over the top of it! I hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Mine will be spent…
From scratch Green Bean Casserole is just what it sounds like. There are no canned “cream of” soups harmed in the making of this classic green bean casserole recipe! Looking for the best homemade green bean casserole? Forget canned soup. This easy green bean casserole is made with tender green beans, bacon, pimento peppers, sharp…
Coffee cake muffins are the best possible treat for a weekend morning. They’re a perfectly moist coffee cake in a handy, hand held format. Bring on the weekend! If you are a cheapskate like me (that’s right, I own it), you will do anything to save a penny. But I am here to tell you…
Pan-fried falafel is a meatless, healthy appetizer or snack made from chickpeas (garbanzo beans). They’re seasoned up, rolled in breadcrumbs, and pan-fried until they’re crispy and golden brown. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on this inside, these easy pan-fried falafel are bursting with fresh herb flavor thanks to a quick stovetop method that achieves fried perfection…
Sausage lentil soup is a quick and easy dinner to make and it’s hearty and filling enough to be eaten as a meal on its own. As I have mentioned in the past, blogging here on Pass the Sushi has introduced me to some new and interesting things. It has also introduced me to some pretty basic…
Bittersweet chocolate tart is a great holiday dessert. It’s rich and decadent, but it’s not overly sweet like desserts made with milk chocolate are. What’s with the new trend of mean holiday commercials? Ones where you are told you bought a horrible gift or show someone being spiteful to their mother in law (“He drinks coffee now, Mom“). Is…
Honey-glazed pork chops start with boneless center-cut pork. It’s brushed with a spiced honey glaze and oven baked until tender. I often don’t get off of work until 8, meaning dinner may not hit the table until 9 or later, so thin cut pork chops are my go-to for nights when I want something…
Peanut butter banana cookies are sweet, chewy and soft. The perfect afternoon snack with a tall glass of milk. 2 years ago, Handsome and I were just getting to know one another, still in the stage where you stay up till 4 AM talking. The night the clocks fell back an hour was no different, and…
Maple Walnut Cream Cheese Cupcakes with Candied Bacon Garnish. They’re everything you could ever want or expect from a cupcake. Sweet, salty, tender, and perfectly rewarding. I am not big on breakfast foods. I really don’t like to eat before noon for some reason and, if I do eat breakfast, I want something like steak…
Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish that originated in Rome. It includes eggs, cheese, Italian bacon (guanciale or pancetta), and freshly cracked black pepper. I love trying new things. In the past 11 months, I have discovered a world of new ingredients and flavors that I would have never otherwise known had I not challenged myself with this…
Apple cider and maple cream tart. It’s the dessert that sounds like Fall has arrived and tastes like it, too. It’s made with fresh apple cider and real maple sugar. Grab your fork! I am going to say something right now few people would openly admit. I am from Delaware. No longer a state unknown…
This Halloween pumpkin cheesecake is a rich, creamy pumpkin flavored cheesecake, decorated to look like a spider web. Fun to make, too! I am the queen at saying things that make you want to chew on your toes. THE Queen. If the position for emperor is open, I am certainly in the candidacy soon to…