Monthly Archives: February 2015

Mango Coconut Cake. Dreamy New Music From Patrick Watson.

Take a trip to the tropics with this simple Mango Coconut Cake. The not too sweet coconut cake layers are sandwiched with chopped mangoes and topped with crème fraîche. It’s a light and bright dessert that makes me think I’m … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Asian Turkey Sliders With Peanut Sauce. New Music From Nicholas Altobelli.

This would be so much fun. These sliders are so much fun. Tender turkey and crunchy vegetables all dressed up with some peanut sauce. Hot and cool, spicy and sweet. And did I mention really easy, too? Slow Cooker Asian … Continue reading

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Ramen Noodles With Sweet And Spicy Korean Chili Sauce. New Music From New Blue Death.

Q: What do you get when you cross the Atlantic with the Titanic? A: About halfway. This Korean ramen noodle dish is truly addictive. Gochujang, a hot pepper paste used extensively as a flavoring in many Korean recipes, has its … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Marbled Chocolate Chip Brownies.

In this easy recipe a box of brownie mix gets doctored up with some chocolate chips and a thick cream cheese swirl. Each bite is all at once fudgy and creamy with added texture from the chocolate chips. I set … Continue reading

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Italian Cheese Rustic Pie. Mesmerizing New Music From cabane.

Food is definitely my friend without end. Especially if cheese is involved. And anything remotely Italian. This cheese packed pie is my friend, but I suppose I should say was since I ate every last bite. It is wonderful hot … Continue reading

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Chile Chicken Cakes With Chilli Plum Dipping Sauce

Q: Did you see the movie about the hot dog? A: It was an Oscar wiener. Looking for a quick and elegant little something to serve while watching the Academy Awards tonight? Try these Asian flavor-packed little nibbles of chicken … Continue reading

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Chocolaty Pretzel And Peanut Cookie Bars. New Music From Fall Electric.

If the snow has got you down, these delicious Chocolaty Pretzel And Peanut Cookie Bars will cheer you right up. Salty, sweet, chewy, crunchy and loaded with bittersweet chocolate, this dessert is like snack mix in bar form. Chocolaty Pretzel … Continue reading

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Thai Pumpkin (Or Sweet Potato) Soup. New Music From Slows Down.

Nah, not at all. This recipe for Thai Pumpkin Soup got 5 stars and over 80 reviews over at the BBC Good Food website. I love Thai flavors and thought the coconut milk drizzle presentation was lovely. Disclaimer. I used … Continue reading

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Doritos Chicken Casserole. New Music From Dan & The Wildfire.

Mother teddy bear: “Would you like some dessert, dear?” Baby teddy bear: “No, thanks. I’m stuffed.” You’ll probably have that conversation when you make this yummy Doritos Chicken Casserole for your own teddy bears. I, for one, could not stop … Continue reading

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Chocolate-Toffee Cookies

I don’t really get all the hype for Trader Joe’s. If you type in a Google search for ‘Why Trader Joe’s Is The Best’ there are 8,360,000 results, so that store is getting a lot of love. I went to … Continue reading

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