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On more than one occasion I have been asked if I was Latin (and twice if I was African American, while the person was standing right in front of me). And I have always taken this as a compliment. First, I am about as pale as a dead girl, so to think I am anything other than the…
How about we start celebrating the Irish way… with a lot of alcohol! Yeah, I see what that bad boy is missing. Whoop! There it is! These little babies were supposed to be cupcakes… they were also supposed to be made with a pure stout, but all we had was Black and Tan, so I…
Craving a fancy dessert that’s easier to make than it looks? These pots de creme are about to become your new favorite treat. Rich, dark chocolate transforms into a luxuriously smooth custard, baked in individual ramekins for a perfect portion-controlled indulgence. Looking for an easy chocolate pot de crème recipe? These little pots of creamy…
Christmas dinner at its finest includes making Glazed Cornish Hens with Pomegranate-Rice Stuffing. Elegant, but incredibly easy to make, and gorgeous, too. Christmas wouldn’t be the same (in this modern world of ours) without Christmas dinner and the specials on TV. I love finding the same classic movies on over and over again, starting around Thanksgiving….
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…
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…
Caramel apple cake is the perfect fall dessert, especially since it highlights the delicious apples of autumn! The sweet caramel is just icing on the cake, so to speak. I went and did it. I’ve broken every one of my seasonal rules that keep me from getting to far ahead of myself. Or, like I will be…
Martinis are happening for the 4th of July. Specifically, honeydew and watermelon martinis! We’re keeping it simple today, with the snippet from this month’s email. Summer has officially claimed the throne, filling the long days with heat, humidity and a million reasons to be outdoors grilling. But, I’m sure you’ve already got today’s menu all…
Conchinita Pibil is a Mexican, slow roasted pork dish. It originates from the Yucatán Península, and it’s loaded with flavor. It’s the recipe I’ve chosen to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with! I love Mexican food. To be honest, I love all food, but I love Mexican more than any other. I dream of the day Mr….
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…
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…
Angel food cake is a light, fluffy, fat free dessert cake that is delicious and really easy to make – IF you follow the recipe instructions and have some patience. I don’t win them all in the kitchen. I think it would be stupid of me to think I would. I’ve seen my fair share…
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…
Perfectly flaky dough with a caramel and nut topping that’s not overly sweet but just sweet enough to give your sweet tooth a fix. Ina Garten knows her homemade pecan sticky buns, and after you make this sticky buns recipe, you’ll know and love them, too. When procrastination kicks in, the perfect way to feel…
Cuban pork chops with mojo sauce. Delicious, juicy bone-in pork chops loaded with flavor and topped with a spicy citrus sauce called mojo. This is a recreation of a recipe from Guy Fieri. I think I love him… Don’t worry, the BF knows it. Guy Fieri seems like the kind of guy who everyone wants to…
Grilled chicken kabobs are a recipe that uses fresh chicken breast and garden vegetables. Season them up, put them onto skewers and grill them up for an easy weeknight dinner. Normally I wouldn’t post a ‘review’ about a grocery store. I think they change from one block to the next and it really has to do with…
Classic banana bread. The quick bread that uses your leftover bananas. Over ripened fruit for the big snacking win. I should start this post with a fun fact. I don’t like fruit. I hate the texture. I don’t like the sweetness. I am not a fruit person. I’m not sure why I don’t like fruit but…
Jambalaya grilled stuffed peppers. Two different recipes come together to create a really delicious dinner that’s easy to put together and cooks up pretty quickly, too. This weeks “two new to try” was an easy two birds with one stone type of thing. I made a Caramelized Cajun Chicken from Southern Living Annual Recipes 2009 and…
Honey-ginger glazed chicken is a sweet, slightly sticky, delicious chicken dinner recipe. These chicken bites have Asian inspired flavors and they’re as easy to make as they are to eat. I am so tired of rain. :p blah. Normally, I would never say that, as I enjoy a rainy day or a great big thunderstorm, but right…
Party foods are essential for any outdoor barbecue or picnic. So last week I threw my annual backyard get bash where I invite people from the comic book store, DND and a few other walks of my life to get together and chill. It usually rocks but this year had more stress involved then previous…