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
Here’s a cozy retro meal with a fresh twist. Slab Grilled Cheese and Homemade Tomato Soup Want to make somebody’s face light up? Just say “Grilled Cheese and Homemade Tomato Soup” and watch them go right back to their childhood. Everyone …read more
Mmmmmmm, bacon. But . . . Bacon on the Barbecue? Yes, please! Next time you plan to fire up the grill, do yourself a favor and grill up an appetizer or side dish that features bacon. You see, if you enjoy bacon …read more
The humble hamburger is a barbecue staple. What would a Labor Day cook out be without a few burgers on the grill? However, if you’re ready to upgrade your plain old patties and a slice of cheese; have I got a burger for …read more