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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….
Apple cinnamon crumble is the perfect fall dessert! Juicy apples, warm spices, and a crumble topping, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel to sweeten the pot. It’s that time again! I have made it to my second month of active participation in a ‘club’. It’s called the Secret Recipe Club, where you…
Pesto tortellini gratin is a warm, comforting meal, full of flavor! Salty pancetta, pesto, and tortellini combine with a creamy white cheese sauce to be baked with a crispy Parmesan cheese topping. Who needs reality TV – if you could follow Handsome and I around on a mundane Tuesday night, you would never slump to the lows…
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…
Grilled artichokes have an amazing flavor that you must taste to believe! Grilling artichokes is so easy to do, there’s no reason not to try this recipe! Artichokes. Seriously, could I know any less about a particular vegetable? Sure, I could. Wikipedia artichokes, learn everything there is to know, but sometimes, I like to let things remain…
Onion cheddar pork burgers are likely to become one of your favorite burger creations! Handsome and I have recently gotten ourselves knee deep into a new hobby. One I would have never imagined myself doing alone – Mountain biking. Every weekend and on weeknights where one of us doesn’t have school or work, we load up the…
Celebrating Oktoberfest doesn’t have to be all about the German beer. Especially when German Sauerbraten and Spätzle are ready to celebrate Oktoberfest right along with you! Oktoberfest is this weekend and along with Germans, brats, and beer, I wanted to have a little something something for celebrating Oktoberfest with here at Pass the Sushi. So, I grabbed…
Roast beef sits inside of a soft, whole wheat flour tortilla, with tangy dill slaw as its partner. This is one delicious sandwich! Ever feel like you really need a lunch break? Chances are, you should probably take one. Back before I had my dream job, I know we would hit the ground running on…
Buckeyes are bite-sized confections, made with creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate. They are completely irresistible! Do you believe in love at first site? After tasting buckeyes, I do. Buckeyes are one of those treats that I have been eyeing up for far too long. I found myself lost in long debates (with myself) over whether or…
Dinner is ready to be leveled up with this smoke-kissed, tender, and juicy beef roast on a grill. This simple recipe is so much more delicious than oven-roasted beef and is perfect for any skill level. You won’t need any bbq sauce! When you think of roast beef, you probably think of low and slow…
Are you ready for some football? Good, cuz I’m not. To be honest, I know nothing about football. I only watch one game a year, and sadly, since Janet Jackson decided to flash a stadium full of people and several million all-age viewers via cable, I can’t even say it’s for the commercials. Come on…
Cheesecake chocolate chip cookie bars exist because, let’s face it; we all need a little something something sweet from time to time. And let me tell you, these bars are it. Oh, they’re it, alright… A layer of cheesecake sandwiched in between chocolate chip cookies? Yeah, we need that. Cheesecake chocolate chip cookie bars are chewy…
Pesto is a delicious condiment on its own, but when you pair it with ground sirloin, you have the makings for delicious burgers! You all know I love me some burgers. I mean love. It’s a little awkward sometimes as I choose to ignore the man across from me at the table and rather stare longingly at…
Granola breakfast cookies are little bites of healthy goodness, ready to help you kick start your morning! These cookies are full of dark chocolate and almonds, making them perfectly sweet, without tasting like dessert. A few weeks ago I was contacted by Small Planet Foods asking if I would like to sample some of the products from…
Summer garden vegetables are plentiful in this delicious homemade summer minestrone soup. Rich, homemade stock and tender pasta cling to the healthy summer veggies. This recipe proves that soup is good any time of the year, even in the summer. You know what we haven’t done in a while? An in-depth book review! So when Abrams Publishing asked…
Barbecue stuffed chicken salad takes the best of barbecued chicken and pairs it with a Southwest style salad. Black beans, corn, and jalapenos, along with creamy goat cheese! I know I’m not alone, but I have a frisky little cell phone. I can’t spell. Even though I love spell check and run it at least…
Cosmic brownies, just like the ones you ate during lunch at school. Only better, because they’re homemade! Ever noticed, for a kid, summer lasts forever. Fooooor.Evvvv.Eeer. The time ticked by slowly, even though your days were filled with sunshine and laughter. Occasional family trips felt like days, even though it was really only an afternoon. And you…
Chicken enchiladas for a weeknight dinner? Absolutely! Especially when the tender pulled chicken is paired with homemade, 10-minute enchilada sauce. I went and did it. I joined a club. But unlike others that I have considered joining, this one I’ll be able to keep up with. There are lots of options for groups and clubs…
Grilled Swordfish steaks are easy to make and delicious, too. They look fancy, but they are a no-fuss, flavorful, healthy dinner. Ever wonder about who should pay on the first date? With more and more people meeting on the internet, I read an interesting article on Chow the other day, about first dates and the bill. Now,…
Using leftovers from your fridge before they go bad is easy and delicious with this recipe for mac and cheese steak tacos! If you didn’t like my ‘Manwich‘, hated those Bacon Caramel Brownies, and aren’t really down with tossing around your leftovers on a late night to fill your belly, I suggest you just go…
Peanut butter Oreo popsicles are going to become your new favorite frozen treat. Trust me on this! I’m sure I have burnt you out on popsicle recipes this summer, but pity me for I am ice cream maker-less. Not that I can really complain, because I don’t have a vast amount of space in the freezer for one anyway….
Favorites come in many shapes and sizes. Favorites in music, for example, is dependent on the listener’s tastes. When it comes to recipes, favorites are typically quick and easy, like these caprese appetizer skewers. Remember the chain emails that asked you a billion questions so your friends could get to know you better? Yeah, after the…
Chimichurri is a fantastic sauce to pair with venison. The fresh herbs in chimichurri help to bring out the best of the venison’s flavor. You’re gonna love this venison sirloin steak recipe. We’re meat eaters in this household – I’m pretty sure that’s obvious to any of my regular readers. I experiment with grilling, smoking,…
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is the ultimate indulgence, with layers of thick peanut butter filling and rich dark chocolate cake. Then, it’s topped with a dreamy chocolate glaze for good measure. Looking for the perfect Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake? Then this is the perfect cake for you! This is the best Chocolate Peanut…
Cheese danish are easy to make when you start with refrigerated crescent roll dough! Sure, once in a great while I may be selfish and cook something I know Handsome won’t touch with a ten foot pole, but sometimes I see a recipe that’s all for him and I rush to the kitchen to make…
Lobster, freshly cooked, is mixed with crisp onion and celery, fresh herbs, and a creamy dressing, creating this special sandwich. I’m selfish. Handsome is in school again for a few nights a week, along with taking some online classes as well. Between work and day-to-day life, it’s a heavy load. I love that he is…
Coconut bars are chewy, sweet, and incredibly easy to make. Let’s get back to some basics. The bar. Put the vodka down, that’s my stick. I’m talking about delicious baked treats. Maybe it’s because I post for a food blog every day, but I often lean towards fancy sweets, complicated cakes, adorable cupcakes, and decadent…
Broccoli salad with bacon, cheddar cheese, onion, tomatoes, tossed together in creamy, tangy dressing. You know you want some of this for dinner. I just read a tiny article in Rachael Ray magazine (August 2011) that asks the question, “raw or cooked?” when it comes to vegetables. They state that there is new data from the…
Pork tenderloin, butterflied and stuffed with a delicious apple-cranberry filling, then charcoal grilled to perfection. The perfect grilled dinner! I’m addicted to paper. Not sure what it is about it but I think I may be the sole reason book stores will never go out of business. I am probably to blame for 32% of…
Tequila is delicious in many recipes, including these tequila rose strawberry popsicles! The perfect adult frozen treat. This is a public service announcement. First and foremost, it’s my birthday month so we have to party down. Which also means you should also all be actively trying to convince Handsome of all the awesome kitcheness I…