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Cheesecakes topped with fruity sweet apple pie filling. This easy, semi-homemade dessert recipe is sure to make your taste buds happy. I remember mini cheesecakes from when I was little. They were a quick and easy dessert that could be topped with canned pie filling and made to order for a large amount of people with short notice….
Tortellini bake with rose sauce is quick and easy meatless meal. Loaded with lots of cheese and marinara sauce, it’s a comfort food dish that everyone will love. What is a Rose Sauce? Don’t let the phrase “rose sauce” fool you. There’s no wine in this recipe. Rose sauce is basically the love child of red…
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 treat, Rice Krispie treats meets red velvet cake. 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! Anyone else remember absolutely loving rice krispies as a kid? I mean, I even loved the…
Ramen noodle soup is a comfort food favorite. This ramen recipe uses Japanese flavors to season tender pieces of pork, scallions, ginger, and spinach. Making the soup is easier than ever, because it’s made in a slow cooker! Soups can be an experience. Holding a warm bowl of broth and breathing in all of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Blueberry cheesecake comes alive in a classic martini. This sweet cocktail is just what the crazy day ordered. Some days, you look up baffled. Everything was going so smoothly. The chores were done, the kitchen cleaned and tidied and all that was left was to make a simple supper for you and your man. A supper you…
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…