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Meaty Louisiana Gumbo is loaded with chicken, Andouille sausage, pork sausage, and ham. This is a “stick to your ribs”, hearty comfort food meal! It’s so cold here today that there were ice crystals on the inside of the back door for a large portion of the day. Now, I’m not complaining – it’s winter,…
Chocolate banana bread had to be made. I couldn’t take it anymore! There are a billion food posts right now on Foodgawker, Tastespotting and Foodbuzz all featuring bananas. We all know this house is a fruit free zone but OMG, I really really needed some banana bread in my life, and it had to involve…
Baked Explorations is a cookbook by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito. This is a review of the book, and a dessert recipe from the pages of the book for oatmeal chocolate chip cake with cream cheese frosting. I have an addiction. OK, I have a few addictions. Shoes. Books. Kitchen stuff. Clearance plates at TJ Maxx….
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…
Rosemary garlic bread is a rustic, fragrant, delicious yeast bread that goes great with any comfort food meal. I have been a lackadaisical food blogger this week. NyQuil will do that do a girl. I haven’t been actively commenting on anyone’s blog or anything, but I promise, if we’re buddies on FoodBuzz, I’ve been buzzing…
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…
Smoked salmon chowder is a hearty, cream-based soup that comes together quickly for a relatively easy weeknight meal. As part of being more health conscious in 2011, I am going to incorporate fish into our diet once a week. I am aware that there is much more I need to research – baby steps –…
No bake chocolate peanut butter squares are the sweet treat for peanut butter lovers and chocolate lovers alike. Squares of sweetened, creamy peanut butter are covered in a blanket of chocolate. What’s not to love about this easy no bake dessert? I have an uncle who considers peanut butter its own food group. I don’t…
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…
Vanilla cupcakes from scratch are a classic, go-to dessert. Fluffy and moist, with a vanilla buttercream frosting. This recipe is one you’ll want to make over and over again. It’s hard to top up the awesomeness of yesterdays post (and the glory of my KitchenAid mixer), but I was flipping through my things and couldn’t…
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…
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…
Truffles recipe creation starts with a good filling. I believe cookie dough makes a great treat filling. Don’t get me wrong. I love me some fresh out of the oven warm ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie goodness. Every now and then though, a spoon full of unbaked cookie dough is where it’s at. When I was…
Raspberry chambord is paired with red velvet cake and white chocolate cream cheese frosting to create a deliciously indulgent dessert, that I’ve titled Raspberry Chambord Red Velvet White Chocolate Trifle. Yes, that’s a mouth full of words, and a delicious mouth full of food! I’ve often read when one is feeling down to bake something to…
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…
These fudgy Butterfinger cookies are a special treat for the holidays. They’re loaded with Butterfinger candy bars and peanut butter chips for an extra bit of sweetness! Last night was my first ever holiday party. I didn’t take the time this summer to throw my normal pool party so I figured why not cram everyone into…
It’s another quick dinner fixins post because its 11:18PM as I type this and it’s the first time I’ve sat down for what seems like all day. Those 4-inch heels weren’t such a great idea after all today. It’s the holiday season and I work retail, Handsome is frantically trying to raise his grade in…
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…
Candy cane marshmallows with chocolate are an easy, festive snack and they make the perfect hostess gift during the December holiday season! Put on your pearls, lace up those apron strings and get ready to play little Suzie Homemaker, because you won’t be spending much time in the kitchen for this one and everyone will…
Braided Italian bread – a freshly baked, warm loaf of bread is something that really can’t be beat. Nothing beats fresh, warm Italian bread. Ask Handsome. He can demolish any loaf put in front of him in mere minutes. Whether it be slathered in jam, coated in butter, or plain. Who would have though something…
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…
Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to fluffy, tangy, and delicious Buttermilk Pancakes. With a simple twist on a classic recipe, these pancakes are the perfect way to start your day on a delicious note. It’s time to elevate your breakfast recipes and dive into the realm of buttermilk pancakes. These fluffy wonders will…
Curried turkey pot pie is about as comforting as comfort food gets. It’s full of flavor and because they’re a single serving size, they bake up quickly. Even though we had several people join in our Thanksgiving feast, it just wouldn’t be the same without leftovers. And despite everyone’s best efforts, there were plenty of…
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…
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic French dinner. This recipe is a fun twist, turning it into a sandwich, making it perfect for lunch or dinner! If you’re anything like me there is a mountain of turkey, mashed potatoes and other heavy but delicious foods headed your way on Thursday, so I’m doing everything I can…
These quick rising dinner rolls are the best way to have homemade bread on your dinner table in a short amount of time. They rise and bake in just an hour, so you can have them for dinner tonight! So, I’m a little late to the game, but I hear its Thanksgiving this week and…
Chocolate mint cupcakes. The chocolate mint flavored cupcake is rich and moist, and the chocolate buttercream frosting is creamy and sweet. It’s dessert perfection! It’s November and time is flying by to ring in the end of the year. My holiday haters can dance with their hands over their eyes cringing at the ads for…
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…
If you love red velvet and chocolate chip cookies, these red velvet chip cookies will make you one happy snacker! They’re soft, rich, and loaded with cocoa and chocolate. This post is an ode to red. I have a love for the color red that is about as annoying as those girls that draw hearts…
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…
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…