Food and Dining

Scare Up a Sweet, Thrilling Treat

By Lauren on October 4, 2023 Food and Dining, Holiday, Seasonal

For a frighteningly fun time in the kitchen this Halloween, gather your family around the cauldron to create a sweet, spooky dessert. Tricks and treats may provide thrills, but a homemade concoction can be the star of your hauntingly happy evening. This Ghostly Graveyard Cake takes imagination and creativity from everyone with tombstones, skulls and spooky icing daring all to try a bite. With looks this chilling, it’s a perfect treat to enjoy while watching everyone’s favorite scary movie. Find more deliciously devious desserts at Culinary.net. Ghostly Graveyard Cake 1 box chocolate cake mix 10 chocolate creme cookies 1 cup…

Labor Day BBQ & Grilling Recipes

By Carlos on August 29, 2023 Food and Dining

Labor Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning. While drinks and games will be a fun part of your celebrations, you know that most people are going to be looking forward to the food. To ensure that you have an event that will be talked about for months to come, start prepping for recipes that are as mouth-watering as they are fun to make. Texas Brisket Who can say no to a delicious brisket? You’d be hard-pressed to find a non-vegetarian/vegan who doesn’t. Even better is when the brisket is made Texas-style. You’ll just need…

Supercharge Spring Meals with a Powerful Salad

By Lauren on May 18, 2023 Food & Drink, Food and Dining

Supercharge Spring Meals with a Powerful Salad Bright, beautiful spring days often call for fresh, delicious meals that give you energy to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hitting the pavement for a run, powering up for an afternoon at the office or picnicking with loved ones, nutrition and flavor can go hand in hand with an easy-to-make salad. For your next springtime meal, lean on a versatile ingredient like sweet potatoes as a key ingredient in this Sweet potato Power Salad, a light yet filling solution that can feed the whole family. Easy to add to a variety of…

Peanut Butter Perfection

By Lauren on May 8, 2023 Food & Drink, Food and Dining

If you’ve ever taken a bite of something and the only word that came to mind was “yum,” you know what it’s like to experience this dessert. It’s fluffy, sweet, perfectly crumbly and tastes delicious. It’s rich but light. It’s a dessert that will likely never go out of style. You can stop guessing what it may be: this treat is a scrumptious bite of Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie drizzled with chocolate syrup. You will understand the craze once you sink your fork into the chilled triangle resting on your plate. With a chocolate cookie crust and a thick, delicious…

A Tasty Meal for a Heart-Healthy Summer

By Lauren on May 3, 2023 Food & Drink, Food and Dining

As you plan your summer fun, think also about adopting healthy habits that can help keep your blood pressure under control. When your blood pressure is consistently high – a condition called hypertension – blood flows through arteries at higher-than-normal pressures. This can cause serious health problems not just for your heart, but also for your blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and brain. Hypertension affects women and men of all ages but making small lifestyle changes can go a long way toward prevention. Start with updating your summer menu with delicious, heart-healthy recipes, like Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken. Following a heart-healthy…

Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

By Carlos on April 12, 2023 Food and Dining

A grilled cheese sandwich is a classic comfort food. It’s also a “go-to” snack for kids as well as adults. The classic version is easy to make. Classic Grilled Cheese • 1 tbs. of butter (melted in a non-stick frying pan to medium heat) • 2 slices of bread (evenly spread with mayonnaise on the outside) • 1-3 slices of American cheese (layered on the inside) Once the sandwich is created, place it in the pan, and press on it lightly with a spatula for 3-5 minutes. Repeat on the other side. Gouda and Mushrooms with Arugula Brush sliced mushrooms…

A Hoppy Easter Cake

By Lauren on March 22, 2023 Food and Dining, Holiday, Seasonal

Warmer days at the start of spring mean Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time delivering goodies. This Easter, celebrate with your loved ones with a delicious and colorful Easter Bunny Butt Cake. It can bring smiles and laughter while putting everyone in a light, joyful mood. This cake is fun and bright with a fluffy, moist interior. Complete with chocolate candy eggs, shredded coconut and chocolate chips for little bunny toes, this recipe goes all out to paint a picture of the Easter bunny. Start by combining whole eggs, egg…

Irish-inspired Dishes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

By Carlos on March 15, 2023 Food and Dining

Everyone knows that corned beef and cabbage is a traditional favorite for St. Patrick’s Day, but there are other traditional Irish recipes that are sure to please. Shepherd’s Pie Shepherd’s Pie, also known as cottage pie, is one of the best-known Irish dishes. The dish is made with minced meat (traditionally beef or lamb) cooked in onions and served with a mashed potato crust. The dish originated with working class folks in Ireland sometime in the 18th century, when the potato was gaining popularity as an inexpensive source of food. Today, shepherd’s pie is cooked with a variety of vegetables,…

Ways to Save Money on Dining Out

By Carlos on March 3, 2023 Food and Dining

Did you know that Americans are spending billions of dollars more at restaurants than on groceries? Preserve your finances and enjoy a meal away with the buffet of options to feast on savings. 1. Budget It Take control of the urge to splurge by setting a limit on how much you will spend on restaurant meals. Having a budget will help you determine how often you will dine and which restaurants fit within your means. 2. Savings in Your Wallet You may be holding a key to dining discounts. Are you a student? A member of AAA or AARP? Veteran…

Boo-tiful Halloween Themed Lunches

By Carlos on October 12, 2022 Food and Dining

With Halloween right around the corner, make your child’s lunch box pop with creepy critters and silly monsters. Here is a list of fantastic Halloween lunch ideas that are sure to make your little one squeal with delight. Grilled Ghosts This spooky spin on grilled cheese sandwiches is sure to be a lunchtime hit. Cut the bread into a ghost shape and toast, fry, or grill the sandwich as you would normally. Once it’s cooked, add a couple of peppercorn flakes for the eyes. Monster Mouth Take your child’s favorite apple and cut a wedge out of the side. Coat…

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