A St. Patrick’s Day tradition with a twist – Irish Nachos   As I write this it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day!  For most families the day won’t be complete until we sit down to the traditional dinner of corned beef and cabbage.   While …read more

    It’s almost time for Mardi Gras! This calls for a celebration and in true New Orleans fashion – everyone’s invited. And this is when you’ll want this Short Cut Mardi Gras King Cake recipe!    Mardi Gras is a celebration of food, music, …read more

  It’s almost Valentine’s Day!   The holiday dedicated to love, or as my single friends call it – Independence Day.     While the skeptical among us may think it’s a holiday created by mass marketers to sell cards, chocolate and flowers (and there …read more

    Look what I made! I call them Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Bites!   This is what happens if I’m left alone in the kitchen too long.   I start out to make super healthy, organic, fennel twig, green tea, echinacea, kale, smoothie cookie bars …read more

  Get a Leg Up for Game Day Super Bowl is synonymous with food.  And football, but I don’t write about football.   Granted, some foods are just traditional; like pizza, chili and Buffalo chicken wings. But I’m going to be bold and suggest we …read more

    If you’re like the 111.9 million other people who watched last year’s Super Bowl, this Sunday will find you gathering with friends and family for this Super Bowl and that means a party! Not just any party – but the Ultimate Frugal and …read more

  What a cool looking creation! Amber Sugar Glass is so versatile and once you know this easy, impressive (but totally cheap!) technique you’ll find all kinds of ways to use it.   Sugar glass is a simple mixture of sugar, water and corn syrup …read more

    Introducing – Slithericious Snake – A snake shaped calzone for Halloween!   Who doesn’t want a colorful snake on the table? This snake shaped pepperoni calzone for Halloween is a delightfully creepy entrée to serve your Halloween guests, because when you cut into …read more

  Easy elegance on a budget, Salmon Soufflé.    How do you serve a salmon entrée to four people for under $5 total?  You make salmon soufflé.   Soufflé makes for a tastefully classy lunch, or dinner, even a lovely late night supper. Imagine fluffy, …read more

One Bite Apple Pies with Salted Caramel Sauce I’ve done something terribly wonderful. Or wonderfully terrible. You pick. I made One Bite Apple Pies!   Imagine homemade apple pie filling with crisp fresh apple, that’s been dotted with gooey caramel, and wrapped inside flakey sugary …read more

    What??? Apple Rose Tart with Apple Butter Cheesecake and Toasted Pecan Crust? OMG! Is this just like me, or what? I’m so ready for fall that I plotzed face first into apple season with this gorgeous Apple Rose Tart. This is what I …read more

    Sweet mother of yum! Here’s a ridiculously good, easy and cheap technique to make you a rock star Diva this autumn. Or anytime, really. But I think we’re collectively getting the warm fuzzies for fall. Am I right? Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread!    …read more