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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…
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…
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…
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…
Pork stir fry is a common, easy, weeknight meal, but this recipe kicks it up with the addition of a spicy black pepper sauce. My last trip to Trader Joe’s brought home several new jarred sauces that I have been really anxious to try. The ingredients on the back had me excited. They appeared more…
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…
2 easy muffins recipes – powdered sugar donut muffins and sugared chocolate spice muffins. They’re both a great snack for brunch or dessert. The kitchen is a mess right now and it’s driving me crazy. It’s a total If You Give a Mouse a Cookie situation. All that’s really being done is new paint, but new…
Slow cooker venison sliders are perfect for game day food or an easy dinner. The slow cooker does all of the work and you get to take all of the credit for the great taste. I have a weird hobby (seriously, I work at a comic book store, I know a weird hobby when I see…
Black and white chocolate brownies are the perfect brownie for chocolate lovers. You get white chocolate and dark bittersweet chocolate in the same bite. How important is good design when it comes to food blogs? How much of a role does in play in your interest in a site? Personally, I love a clean design…
Mozzarella Sticks aren’t a new appetizer by any means, but when the cheese is coated with crunchy Panko bread crumbs and then fried up until the cheese is melted and the bread crumb coating is crispy, these fried Mozzarella sticks become anything but ordinary! Looking for the best mozzarella stick recipe? These mozzarella cheese sticks…
Homemade broccoli cheese soup is warm, cozy, and comforting, and when it’s paired with a grilled sandwich, it makes for a quick and easy dinner. When I started up the blender for this Broccoli Cheese Soup my cat flew through the air like a rocket, over the couch, and under the end table. Ten he…
Brownie cupcakes with fluffy peanut butter frosting on top. That’s the kind of dessert that a hero deserves. A hero like this one… The other day a letter arrived addressed to my BF from: Big D 101 You’re Welcome Dr DoSomething, Nice 15500 The letter inside was “Dearest (Insert Handsome’s name), I saw this on…
This cranberry-apple quick bread recipe is super easy to make. It’s loaded with apples and cranberries, so it’s like having a bite of Fall for dessert. Let’s talk Iron Chef America. Last night I caught another episode of the new Iron Chef competition and I just don’t like it. I don’t think a reality TV…