Here are a few more ghoulish Halloween delights. I must admit, finding treats that were appetizing and somewhat appealing was a feat! So I chose fingers 😉
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Guest Chef Wednesday! Jerry’s First & Goal Tailgate Chili!
Score!! Check out the ingredients in Jerry’s award winning chili!! Ground beef, sausage, beans, secret spices, tomatoes and other veggies magically come together with tons of tantalizing flavor in his incredible mouth-watering chili. It’s perfect for tailgating before football games or anywhere any time of year. Jerry adds. “It’s great right out of the pot,…
#8 of 2014’s Top 10 Food Hacks “Cookies & Cream!” Make Your Own Ice Cream Sandwiches!
Clever Clever Clever! Be them homemade cookies or bakery made, these semi- homemade ice cream sandwiches will satisfy your sweet tooth and your creativity all at once! Not to mention make you an instant hit at your next bash! I recommend making more than one ice cream sandwich at a time–simply slice, fill and wrap…
#5 of 2014’s Top 10 Food Hacks “Salad in a Jar”
There are few things as enjoyable as a nice, crisp, flavorful salad! One ready for you when you are ready for it. A little prep now can bring a multitude of fresh layers of flavors when you want and need them the most. These colorful, portable, on the go jars of freshness far surpass any offered…
The In-Home Pastry Chef: Bake Danish Like a Pro!
Want impressive and delicious pastries at home in minutes? Try these easy and fun techniques! All can be accomplished with a few simple ingredients and about 20-30 minutes. No need to make a trip in to your local bakery because you got this! Start with a can or 2 of crescent rolls (healthier brands can…
I Want One! 2014’s Best Kitchen Gadgets #4 Kona BBQ Grill Mats!
One of my favorites is to BBQ pizza and shish kabob on the grill. Yet, providing smoky outdoor grilled flavors to our summertime favorites can present a challenge. How many times have you lost veggies down the grates? Would you like to grill more vegetables and pizzas, but fear you’ll lose half to the molten…
Love Corn? I Want One! 2014’s Favorite Kitchen Gadgets #2 Oxo’s Corn Stripper–Genius?
“Knee high by the fourth of July” are my first thoughts when I think of corn’s sweet crunchy and crispy goodness. It is now growing season across the Corn Belt of the United States and with the right mixture of sunshine and rain their majestic, giant stalks, with ears ripe for picking, will be ready…
I Want One!! Genius or Flop? 2014 Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets #1
I’ve recently done some homework about 2014’s most requested and highest- rated kitchen gadgets and some are genius while others pale in comparison; much like the ones offered by old kitchen gadget guru Ronco’s Ron Popeil—remember his revelations? Over the next few weeks, in between recipes, I will be unveiling some of not only my…
Preserve Your Superb Herbs!
Is your basil bushy? And your oregano out of hand? Yes, we all have wonderful intentions for our herb gardens and get overly zealous and buy every potted herb in sight at the nursery during the onset of summer, but now what? Preserve your herbs! It’s simple quick and tastefully easy! Dig out your ice…
Grilled Hawaiian Ham & Swiss—Delish!
Buttery, caramelly, slightly salty and sweet! “Great Sandwiches” served up today at Once Upon a Spice! These bites of lusciousness offer the perfect combination of tastes for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. Turkey ham may be substituted, but Swiss is the only way to go for your choice of cheese. Emmentaler works well too,…
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