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Boston cream pie is a dessert for dads everywhere. I’m my father’s daughter. Sure I’m not as tan as him, my eyes aren’t blue, and we joke around that I’m not his, but there’s no denying it. I’m his. 100%. And I wouldn’t change that for the world. My daddy is the world’s best daddy. He…
Beef burgers are one of those great classic meals, where when you have a recipe and it’s good. So good that it’s so hard to deviate and try something new. But with all of the other burger recipes out there, I realized that I had to break my mold and try new things. Chicken, sausage,…
French dip sandwiches are the perfect food to kick off “Man Food Week”! Father’s Day is next Sunday, and to honor the men in our lives, I decided to do a whole week dedicated to “Man Food”. Personally, I don’t believe in ‘man food’ or ‘woman food’ because I’ll pick a rare stake over a cupcake…
Fluffernutter wontons are sweet, deep fried pockets of tastiness! Wonton wrappers are filled with a mixture of chocolate chips, marshmallow, and peanut butter in this delicious dessert. Remember when I deep fried lasagna and peeps (and pretty much anything else I could get my hands on) when my friends gave me a deep fryer a few…
I figured I owed us a little dessert to make up for all the savory features this week. 😉 Lemon is one of those things that up until I was writing a food blog, I could live without. I’d never spritzed any on my fish, enjoyed a lemon based sauce, and the thought of a…
Flank steak, udon noodles, and loads of healthy, colorful vegetables go into making this quick and easy weeknight stir fry dinner recipe. New to Pass the Sushi? Don’t miss a moment of randomness! Follow on Facebook and Twitter. The beautiful thing about stir fry is (everything) they come together quickly, they are a great way to…
Sausage kabobs are a quick and easy recipe for the grill, and perfect for grilling outdoors on a holiday weekend. Spicy sausage is skewered with fresh artichokes and mushrooms for this quick dinner! It’s Memorial Day, and that means its officially summer. Well, not according to the calendar, but where I’m from it’s all the more pomp and…
Two perfect dishes, one insanely delicious mash-up. Pizza casserole, better known as Bubble Up Pizza, is so easy to make that even kids can do it—and it uses just a few common ingredients that are easy to keep on hand. Get ready for the perfect weeknight meal and easy dinner recipe that satisfies the whole…
Pita rolls are the perfect homemade bread to comfort you when life gets a little crazy. Warmed up and slathered with butter, there’s not much better! Have I mentioned that I welcome craziness into my life? I could go into a list of reasons why this is oh so very true, but instead I’ll just…
Asian-spiced turkey lettuce wraps. The post holiday, delicious, quick and easy meal that will help you squeeze back into your skinny jeans. After last weeks sugar explosion here at Pass the Sushi and my smorgasbord of ham and mac and cheese yesterday, I felt like I owe it to my self (and my cholesterol level)…
Mesquite smoked chicken will turn your bland, boring whole chicken dinner into a tender chicken dinner that’s packed with flavor. The secret lies in flavorful dry rub and the mesquite wood chips. What could be better than to follow a post about eggs with a post about chicken? A few weeks back, Mother Nature teased us with a…
Cheesy 2-meat Stromboli is a quick and easy comfort food meal. Homemade pizza dough filled with ham, pepperoni and 2 kinds of cheese. You need this recipe! I don’t know about you, but I love my fat kid friendly meals. I love the unhealthy, cheesy, ooey gooey kind of meals that have little to no nutritional…
Waffle House has delicious waffles, but the cheddar waffles with kielbasa and maple syrup are simply outstanding! Here’s a copycat recipe for them, so that you can make them at home. I’m not a breakfast person. I think it’s because I don’t wake up hungry and by the time my stomach kicks in it wants something…
Slow cooker chicken taco chili is the perfect slow cooker dinner! Just dump all of the ingredients into your Crock Pot, turn it on and come home to dinner, ready to serve. Things I already miss about winter: My awesome knee high socks. Sure, no one else sees them, but I love the argyle print, stripes,…
Thomas Keller’s buttermilk Fried Chicken is the best fried chicken you will ever eat! The recipe comes from his book, “Ad Hoc at Home,” and we’re going to show you how to make it. Looking for the best fried chicken recipe? You’ve come to the right place! This crispy fried chicken recipe is the best…
Cranberry bean pasta fagioli is a hearty comfort food soup. Cranberry beans are added to a traditional Italian soup with pasta, kale, and pancetta. Beyond delicious! I’ve caught a mean case of Spring Fever. It’s normally cold through March in my neck of the woods, with warmth breaking through here and there. Well, Mother Nature…
Triple Lemon Cake Loaf is a lemony dessert that you won’t want to pass by! Moist lemon cake is infused with lemon syrup and drizzled with a sweet, tangy lemon glaze. Ever since I saw Baked I knew I had to have it. Since purchasing the first book, I have made several of the recipes…
Curry chicken salad. It’s packed with spice and crunch and creaminess. It’s one of my favorite quick dinner fixins. Not just any old chicken salad. You’ll want this one over and over again. Today is all about building bridges. And getting over them. I’m not sure how to start today’s story so I apologize for…
This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is such a quick and easy quick and easy soup recipe to make! The creamy texture and taste of this Olive Garden copycat taste better than the restaurant version and cheaper too! We all know and love the classic Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup. But you know…
Craving a crispy, juicy tonkatsu recipe (Japanese pork cutlet)? This classic Japanese dish features tender pork loin coated in a delightfully crunchy panko breadcrumb crust and is a satisfying meal that’s easier to make at home than you think. Looking for an easy Tonkatsu recipe? This traditional Japanese dish comes together in 30 minutes and…
Disney’s brownie cheesecake is a dessert served at Disney’s Boardwalk Bakery. It’s a brownie bottom cheesecake that you are going to love, and I’ve got the recipe so that you make it at home! To say my boss and his family like Disney would be putting things rather lightly. They love themselves some Disney! The…
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,…
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…
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…
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 –…
Stuffed pork tenderloin is a delicious meal by itself, but when a spicy diablo sauce is drizzle over it, the meal becomes irresistible and unforgettable! Call me butter because I have been on a roll lately making food the BF can’t / won’t eat. Example: Pecans – when you make only pecan tarts for New…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…