Date ideas
Swedish Pancakes
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Swedish pancakes are a fun and delicious tradition from my husband’s childhood that has been passed down to our family. It actually goes back to my father in law’s Scandinavian heritage and something he enjoyed as a child too. If you’re looking for a unique and different way to bring the family around [...]
Easy Banana’s Fosters
Saturday, February 5th, 2011It’s time to get ready for some fun Valentine’s desserts. Need to make a little sweet for your sweet….of course the pun was intended. Staying in for Valentines can be just as fun if not more than heading out to the overflowing restaurants. Here is a simple take on banana fosters that [...]
Summer Picnic
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010It’s that time of year to head outdoors and enjoy a good old fashioned picnic. Picnics are a great way to socialize, relax and spend some quality time together with family and friends. When packing for a picnic a few ideas to keep in mind are: to keep the fare simple, don’t offer too many [...]
Cooking with your partner: Chicken Tostadas
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010On a previous post I shared a great recipe for you to try and cook with your partner. Before it was a dinner and a movie type of at home date, but this time, we’re going to kick it up a notch and have you add some real spice to your meal! We’ll be making: Chicken Tostadas.
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Dinner Party Dessert: Cappuccino Souffle
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010I’m not a huge coffee lover but everyone I know is a huge fan. They’ll drink it in the morning, when they’re working and/or after dinner - It can even be replaced as a dessert!
This is a great recipe for all coffee-lovers and even if you’re not, you’ll be sure to enjoy this lovely Cappuccino Souffle Dessert [...]
Dinner and a movie at Home
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Want to have fun, romance and a great meal? Cook with your partner! It’s a fun way to spend time together and get help in the kitchen!
While cooking over a hot stove after a long day at work may not seem very fun, having someone to cook with can change your attitude completely. Have fun [...]
Cooking with kids: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
Thursday, February 18th, 2010If you have children, you may often experience how interested they are in helping you cook or bake. Try creating some Chocolate-Peanut Butter bars with them! The best part? There is no baking needed!
Ingridients:
2 cups of confectioners’ sugar
2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
1 cup of smooth peanut butter
1/2 cups and 2 tbsp of melted butter
2 cups (12 oz.) [...]
The Art of Fondue Cooking
Thursday, February 11th, 2010One of the most romantic dinners is a dinner you can enjoy with your partner at home. From prepping food, to cooking together to enjoying the finished entree, it’s an experience that’s both fun and romantic.
A great example of a stress-free, but fun dinner is a fondue dinner! Many fancy restaurants have fondue available at [...]
Valentine’s Day Fun-Food
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Holidays are always about having fun! From playing with home decor, to planning a fabulous meal – making sure it’s interactive is key to having fun!
Grab your kids, your friends or even your partner and start cooking some fun and easy appetizers!
Heart-Shaped Mini Pizza’s
Ingredients:
Large heart shaped cookie cutter (for pizza dough)
Pre-made pizza dough
Pizza sauce
Pizza cheese
Pepperoni [...]
The New Steakhouse Destination? Your Home.
Monday, January 4th, 2010If you’re a true steak lover chances are that you’ve heard of Morton’s, Mastro’s, Ruth’s Chris, Fleming’s and CUT, which are the top steakhouses in California. Great steakhouses are revered for their culinary skills and techniques. Unfortunately a great meal at a fancy restaurant doesn’t come cheap. According to MSN Money, “the slumping economy has [...]

