Rack of Lamb by Nikki S. Moore

For weeks, my husband and I talked about what we were going to eat for Easter. He was excited for a traditional Easter dinner and I was thrilled to cook for fun and not for an upcoming class or dinner. We were counting down the days.And then I got a call to do a last-minute dinner party this week . My client wanted to host a…

Spaghetti Bolognese Dominican Heat Style by Arturo Féliz-Camilo

This slideshow requires JavaScript.Hello friends and fellow foodies!One of the most simple, delicious and popular Dominican recipes is Spaghetti “A la Criolla” (Dominican Style spaghettis)Almost all popular eateries and street food trucks and stands have spaghetti made this way for breakfast (yup, you heard right!)Some time ago I had…

Homemade Taco Seasoning by Christine Lamb

The origins of the taco are really unknown. Thefirst mention of taco in America, in a newspaper, 1905.That’s a time when Mexicanmigrants are starting to come, working the mines and railroads and other suchjobs. In the America Mexican food was seen as street food, lower, class food.It was associated with a group of women called the…

Sovereign State #12: The Bahamas by Violet Séverine Blanchard

Dominican Spaguetti (traditional) by Arturo Féliz-Camilo

Traditional Dominican Spaguetti RecipeThis slideshow requires JavaScript.Hello friends and fellow foodies!One of the most simple, delicious and popular Dominican recipes is Spaghetti “A la Criolla”. I prepare them rather frequently, but a few days ago, I wanted to give it a twist, so I took some nice pepperoni, chorizzo and an amazing…

Creamy Watermelon Pops by Shannon Millisor

I received my Zoku pop maker for mybirthday last year and absolutely love it. I have definitely got to start usingit more because it's so convenient and my son keeps asking for more popsicles.This thing freezes pops in about 7 minutes I think so it's a quick and easytreat that's made any way you want! Since it's supposed to be 103F…

Homemade Ranch Dressing by Christine Lamb

More than 50 years ago, cowboySteve Henson, born in Nebraska, dreamed of being rich. With his sweetheartGayle, he did what so many young men before him had done and headed west.Outside Santa Barbara, Steve stumbled onto 120 acres ofsprawling land nestled in the mountains, filled with streams, waterfalls andpicturesque views. The…

Chicken Moist and Tender by Claudia lamascolo

Not just a plain roasted chicken, this one has been marinated in the freezer! Well even though this really isn't much of a recipe, it's more like a tip and method. It sure is an easy fix ahead of time when you are on a budget and want to save time!I bought several whole roasting chickens on sale for a great price. I just hate to…

Very Berry Breakfast Smoothie by Claudia lamascolo

Seriously refreshing, but I am trying to stick to the healthy version these days! So here is the recipe~Put all ingredients into blender.Blend until thick and all ice is smooth. (if you prefer to have no seeds it will take a little time but you can put through a small strainer to just use the pulp, I prefer this without the seeds from…

Cleanse & Mend by Heather Wetzel

Yeah, yeah. So you came here last Tuesday and noticed my blog had disappeared, eh? That news is sooooo last week. Ironically enough, it seems that being hacked is just the motivation I was looking for to revamp the site, clean it up a bit so to speak. So to the slimy douchebag out there who decided to ruin my day last Tuesday, I can…

Shuckin’ Awesome by Heather Wetzel

If I were single, I’d carry around a checklist so that I could easily weed in or weed out potential mates. Maybe not a physical list, but perhaps a note on my iPhone or something a little less obvious…But seeing as how I haven’t needed to think about that for quite some time now, I’d probably be pretty clueless about what to include…

Pumpkin Health Benefits and Recipes by Claudia lamascolo

Pumpkin Health Benefits and RecipesPumpkin is incredibly rich in vital anti-oxidants and vitamins. This vegetable is very low in calories yet good source of vitamin A.The plant is a "vine", creeper on the surface and needs alot of room to grow.It is one of the vegetables which is very low calories; provides just 26 cal per 100 g…

The Wonders of Fresh Garlic Roasted and Health Benefits by Claudia lamascolo

Garlic reputation continues to grow as it's powerful medicinal properties are gaining in understanding and increased respect by medical professionals.Antioxidant and antibacterialPrevents the formation of blood clotsReduces blood pressureReduces cholesterol and triglyceridesIncreases high density lipoproteinsProtects against cancer,…

Southwest Chicken Bean Tortilla Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

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Pumpkin Dessert Whipped Dip Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

For a festive season and pumpkin lovers, here is the perfect solution for the kids at a party. A whipped topping pumpkin dip that you can almost serve like a cold fondue. Setting this up with a tray of your favorite fresh fruits, cookies, cakes and other treats this one will be a big hit with everyone! Easy and quick to take along for…