In Japan, New Year’s Day is their equivalent to our Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. It is called Oshogatsu and it is a day when decorations go up, gifts are given to children and visits are made to relatives. One of … Read More...
Chicken and Waffle Sliders
Here is an easy treat for your game day or maybe even breakfast. I still haven’t tried this treat, everyone raves about, but I do have all the supplies. Everything is store bought and cooks quickly. Keep the items in … Read More...
Homemade Queso Blanco Dip
When you are watching any sporting event, you gotta have your chips and Nacho cheese. I think this year we will try the Queso Blanco dip and take a little break from the Nacho Cheese. Or be crazy and serve … Read More...
Buffalo Chicken Chili
I’m going to ease away from New Year’s and start talking about football. When I think of foods for enjoying during the football season, I think chili, buffalo wings, chips and dips and everything else that is bad for you. … Read More...
New Year’s Good Luck Foods
Some countries have already rung in the New Year. Happy New Year to them. The only tradition we have is eating Chinese and playing board games on New Year’s Eve. The next day we might have a big meal or … Read More...
Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Let them have their own cheese balls! Instead of making a cheese ball for all to share, here is a bite size version. This is a great idea, so your guests don’t have to try and balance their plate and … Read More...
Hot Corn Dip
I feel like Déjà vu here, but I don’t think the other corn dip had bacon and wasn’t in the slow cooker. There is nothing wrong with more than one version of a recipe. Again, New Year’s Eve appetizer, brunch, … Read More...
Bacon and Cheddar Bites
Here is a great dish for a potluck or a side dish with your chili and soup. This would also be great for brunch or a football party and of course New Year’s Eve party.
Warm or cold, this will … Read More...
Bacon Spinach Blossoms
This was sent for the holidays, but you could definitely have it any time you need an appetizer. I hear if you have bacon in one of your appetizers, you can’t go wrong. Obviously, you could make it without the … Read More...
Meatless Slow Cooker Meals
One of my resolutions for the new year is to eat a little more healthier and at least one meatless meal. It should be easy, since there are days, I just don’t want a big meal. I know I can’t … Read More...
Coffee Chocolate Smoothies
Here is a great idea for make ahead smoothies. You can create these smoothie cups ahead of time, freeze and store them until you are ready to make your smoothie. You just add these cups to some liquid in a … Read More...
5 Healthy, Warm Salads
There are some days I just don’t feel like eating anything but a salad. In the winter, you need something with a little more substance to fuel you during the cold. Plus, a cold salad in the winter isn’t quite … Read More...
7 Festive New Year’s Treat
We stay home and celebrate New Year’s Eve with our daughter. It’s usually freezing cold and we aren’t into going out drinking anymore. Plus, there are some years that we don’t make it till midnight. I think last year I … Read More...
Beer Battered Fried Pickles
I still haven’t tried fried pickles. Last year I said I would try it this year and I have failed. Maybe I will make them for New Year’s Eve and I’ll have one less fail for the year. I always … Read More...
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites
I bet I had you at bacon?! It wouldn’t be a party without at least one item with bacon. Okay, maybe not all of you will agree with me. I will have some healthier options, but right now it is … Read More...
Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe
What time is it? Time to start thinking about appetizers for New Year’s Eve and maybe even early prep for Super Bowl Sunday? Who doesn’t like mozzarella sticks? These can be enjoyed by all and really anytime. Watching a movie, … Read More...
Homemade Soothing Sage Tea For Cold and Flu Season
The cold and flu season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. This year was no exception. In fact, I got a flu shot this year. I haven’t had one in 15 years and then I find out it … Read More...
Turkey-Seafood Creole
This is a dish that could be served during Kwanzaa, but I’m thinking I might make up a batch for New Year’s Day.
Maybe keep this in mind for a holiday dish next year. I can’t believe I’m already talking … Read More...
Tips for Kwanzaa
Today is the first day of Kwanzaa and boxing day. In America it is return all your gifts day, well it at least seems like it. Everyone goes to use their gift cards and hope they get a good deal … Read More...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas to all and Happy Holidays to those that don’t celebrate Christmas.
May you have a day filled with happiness and a full belly!