It’s the new year and more than half of the people have made a resolution to eat healthier and exercise. I will try to do more of both, but didn’t make it my resolution. Why? Because I always fail. I do great for a few weeks and then back to my old routine. You will find recipes for breakfast, lunch, … Read More ...
Ozoni Recipe
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 the main dishes is ozoni which is a soup made with clear chicken broth and seasoned with soy sauce. As … 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 both. I like that idea, so there is more dip for me!
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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. This dish is perfect, you have chili, chicken and buffalo wing hot sauce all rolled into one dish.
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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 just eat left overs.
Around the world, there are many traditions for the night before and the day after. Of … 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 drink while trying to cut into the cheese ball. Not an easy task, especially if there isn’t enough room to … 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, football party or just something warm to snack on after being out in the cold. This works great when everyone … 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 be one of those recipes you will go back to over and over. I might just keep this in my … Read More ...
10 Quick Appetizer Recipes For Your New Year’s Party
Whether you are planning your own celebration for ringing in the new year, or have been invited to be a part of one, you will most likely be supplying some type of food for snacking. If you are a bit stumped on what to take or try for this year’s party, then take a look at these 10 quick and … 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 bacon if you want to be healthy. This would be great for a brunch or your New Year’s Eve party.… 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 go straight up all healthy food…tried and failed that year! If you are feeling like you need a break from … 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 blender and you are set on those crazy busy mornings. There are other smoothie ideas if you aren’t a coffee … 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 as refreshing as it is in the summer. Here are some warm salads to serve at a brunch, share with … 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 woke up just before the ball dropped.
The kids like to get into the celebration. You could always do something … 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 thought that these were made with sour pickles. Is it a preference? Are they like potato chips? Can you stop … Read More ...