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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…
Thanksgiving sides, all made in a slow cooker! Time saving and delicious recipes for side dishes that will give you one more thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving! There’s a few things in life I am grateful for, and since this is the week of Thanksgiving, we should probably talk about them. I can think…
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…
Some of you already have seen these pics, on my Facebook page, but I wanted to give my step’s sister’s bridal shower a bit more love and expand a bit on the menu. Spinach Bake recipe from Our Best Bites Red Velvet Cupcake recipe from The Novice Chef Creamy Tomato Soup hiding in that little…
Cheese steak debate, week two! This one has to be one of the loudest debates – Pat’s Vs. Geno’s! Everyone seems to have an opinion (well, duh, this is Philly we’re talking about) but the thing is, I’m not a fan of either. I think there are many of other places that make a better…
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…
Pumpkin pie waffles are the perfect weekend breakfast. With pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and clove, these waffles are a taste of fall! Going into this year’s Thanksgiving, take a step back and remember – no one’s perfect! We’ve all had our fair share of entertaining flops, but take a tip from Julia Child and roll with it….
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…
Skillet meals are one of the easiest ways to feed a family. Chicken, potatoes, lemon, and fresh rosemary are added to one skillet, then cooked in the oven for a delicious dinner. There’s something appealing about a one dish meal (to be fair this one needs a pot of boiling water for the potatoes too…)….
Banana Bread Pancakes are the perfect weekend breakfast treat! Fluffy, whole wheat banana pancakes with fall flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Hey there, fellow pancake enthusiasts! Tired of the same old, boring pancakes? Looking to take your breakfast game to the next level? Then, Hey there, fellow pancake enthusiasts!…
Who’s ready for Halloween martini recipes that are frightfully delicious? No matter if you’re throwing a Halloween party or are just looking for a simple Halloween martini that you can sip the night away with, these tasty cocktails have you covered. The fun part about making festive cocktails and martinis is that you can easily…
Apple cider doughnuts are the best way to grab a taste of autumn for breakfast! Apples have certainly held their own here at Pass the Sushi this fall. With other blogs exploding into the autumnal flavors of pumpkin and other squash it has been hard to hold out – and keep making apple recipes – for as long…
Flank steak, perfectly seasoned and pan seared, sits on a bed of tender egg noodles in a creamy peanut butter sauce. Dinner in 20 minutes! This weekend was awesome. First off all, I had off. For those of you who work in retail or have a non-9-to-5 job, you get what I’m saying. Second,…
Caramel apples are delicious, but Butterfinger caramel apples will make you the favorite house for Trick or Treat! Tart Granny Smith apples coated with sweet, homemade Butterfinger caramel sauce. I had visions of creating a post filled with wicked witches and poison apples, riddles wrapped in fables and tales of childhood characters spun in a whole new way to coordinate with…
Potato frittata is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or dinner recipe for any time of day and any time of year. This frittata is loaded with pork sausage, potatoes, cheese, and onions. This is a great recipe for those weeks when everyone is too busy to cook for long periods of time. Just prep the meal…
London broil, served with a delicious herb butter. There isn’t a meat eater alive that won’t drool over this steak for dinner. We’re going to the chaple and we’re gunna get married. No, not me! This special Friday broadcast of Pass the Sushi is to celebrate Steph from Steph’s Bite by Bite‘s wedding! I can’t imagine the…
Chocolate peanut butter fudge is the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter in the world’s perfect confection – fudge. My father is in charge of certain things in our household. Always has been, always will be. The grill is his. The smoker, don’t touch it. You know, those manly things. Oh, and there’s the baked…
If you’re looking for a grown-up dessert martini that’s anything but boring, this Blueberry Cheesecake Martini is your new best friend. Looking for a creamy, delicious cocktail? Look no further than a Blueberry Cheesecake Martini – it’s like boozy cheesecake in a glass! Boozy dessert in a glass? It’s a grown-up dream come true! We’re…
Spicy cashew chicken is a super quick dinner recipe with chicken, broccoli, peppers, cashews, all covered in spicy Asian sauce. I love my big, black, sturdy… wok. Yeah, it rhymes, but I promise I wasn’t going there. Now, get your mind out of the gutter and back to spicy cashew chicken. Seriously, my wok has…
Banana Cake with Chocolate Glaze is a classic cake with rich, moist banana cake layers, accented with cinnamon. The whole thing is covered in a thick chocolate glaze. Delicious! Chow just posted an interesting article about male ‘foodies’ in the kitchen and how they aren’t really helping out at all when it comes down to dinner….
Peanut butter pretzel cookies are soft peanut butter cookies with salty, crunchy peanuts and pretzels inside and out. I tore out an article in my Rachael Ray September 2011 magazine about sneaky short cuts and pantry staples real chefs aren’t afraid to use in their own kitchen to share with you guys. Then I lost it. Knowing…
Hot chicken sandwiches are a quick and easy weeknight meal. This version is open-faced, with a creamy mushroom gravy over the hot chicken. It’s quick dinner fixins! I owe every one in the foodie blogging world an apology. Where I have made sure that posts were scheduled and up for the last week, I have…
Citrus wine poached pears are a fancy looking dessert that are super easy to make! Bursting with orange flavor and warm fall spices, these wine poached pears scream “fall has arrived”! Wait, did Victoria Secret just call me a slut? If you were driving and saw a license plate that read ” <3 SLT “, what…
Ranch beef burgers may become your new favorite burger! Perfectly seasoned beef, crispy bacon and cheese, piled onto whole grain buns with your favorite burger fixins! The weather seems to have finally broken from unforgiving levels of humidity and turned cool to match my over excited Fall mood. This weekend happened to be one of…
Well, it’s not really a snapshot. It’s more of a none step by step tutorial. I saw this killer pumpkin on everyone’s favorite time sink (the same reason this post went from 5 minutes to 35 minutes…) Ok, back to the pumpkin. DIY: Lace Pumpkin Get yourself A pumpkin (I got one of those insanely over priced fake ones from the…
Get ready to fall head over heels for fall with our irresistible caramel apple cheesecake bars! With a creamy cheesecake layer swirled with tart apples and drizzled with gooey caramel, these bars are the perfect blend of autumn flavors in every bite. Looking for the perfect creamy cheesecake bars? This easy recipe will become your…
Slow cooker French dip sandwiches are the perfect easy weeknight dinner, or for serving on any given game day. Tender roast beef and onions served on a hearty bun with a side of au jus for dipping. What could be better? If you’re a regular here at Pass the Sushi you already know that I…
Apple cider, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, and fall spices are having a party in a glass. You’re invited to grab a straw and dig into a delicious apple cider float! I work right next door to a co-op and every Sunday, while the weather permits, they host a farmers’ market. It consumes most of the parking…
Crescent sandwich roll-ups are the perfect dinner after a crazy busy day, or when you’re just too tired to deal with cooking. Some days you just need a break from all the fancy meals and hard work. You just need something that will sooth the soul and make you feel all warm and cozy on the…
Cherry Coke float cupcakes. You are in for a seriously amazing treat when you create these chocolaty cupcakes. Stuffed with cherry pie filling, rich cocoa, and vanilla, these cupcakes are rich, decadent, and oh, so delicious! How about we end this week with a bit of a bang…. Ok, more than bit of a bang….
Ribeye steak is delicious on its own, but when it’s flavored with fresh rosemary and grilled to perfection, this tender cut of beef becomes a masterpiece for dinner! Have you guys seen that new TV show, New Girl? It stars Zooey Deschanel who is a recently dumped girl trying to break free from her model friends and…
Meatballs and tender pasta, with the flavors of pizza. This easy, comfort food dinner recipe for Meatballs a la Pizzaiola will become a family favorite! The thing about my dad and I is that we kind of grew up together. He was young when he had me and played his hand the best he could….