WATCH THE VIDEO! You've heard of a Wet Burrito. Think of this as a Wet Potato. Chili Colorado Idaho Potatoes are perfectly crisp, baked Idaho Russet Potatoes, topped with rich Chili Colorado and melting cheese. For Cinco de Mayo, or anytime... Let's eat! Slow Cooker Chili Colorado is … [Read more...]
Super Bowl 50 Recipe Playlist
Go BIG and STAY HOME! I created this handy playbook playlist of all my favorite snacks for Super Bowl 50. This app-tastic playlist also includes a DIY tutorial for a a more reasonably sized, somewhat portable Snackadium. Sit back, relax and get hungry for expensive commercials, an … [Read more...]
Tomato Lentils Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Lentils are super healthy. They are also a great source of protein, iron, fiber and folate -- which are great for pregnant women. To say I've eaten my share of lentils over the last 9 months is an understatement. Take this basic Tomato Lentils Recipe a number of directions by … [Read more...]
Top 5 Fall Food Favorites
WATCH THE VIDEO! Fall will arrive on Sunday and I couldn't be happier. Often, I am sad to see the sandals and shorts of Summer go... But, this year, being 9 months pregnant, I can't wait to greet cooler Fall temperatures with open arms and a big sloppy wet kiss. And neither can my … [Read more...]
Flautas (or Taquitos) and Guacamole with Hilah Cooking
WATCH THE VIDEO The undisputed YouTube Queen of Tex-Mex cuisine, Hilah Johnson, of HilahCooking.com was in Los Angeles visiting the Tastemade Studios and invited me over for a lesson in Flautas. I had to make a couple of promises though. I had to promise a batch of creamy, spicy Guacamole … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Game Day Chili Pie Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! Let's face it. There's a lot of pressure on Super Bowl Sunday to serve up something awesome. It can't just be delicious, it's gotta be fun too. And while Snackadiums are a lot of work, Game Day Chili is easy. And anything called the Walking Taco has got to be pure awesome. … [Read more...]
Frito Pie – Walking Taco Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! There aren't too many days of the year that you can get away with eating things like the Walking Taco. Super Bowl Sunday and the final game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament are definitely two of them. Better take advantage of them when you can... Ingredients for … [Read more...]
Game Day Chili Recipe
Game Day Chili Go BOOM! Some Americans have already started building their Snackadiums. I mean, c'mon. Those things have gotta take some time. Well, maybe you've procrastinated on your Super Bowl snack planning. Don't worry, you're not completely un-American. Also fortunately, there's Game Day … [Read more...]
Favorite Football Party Recipes
It's almost hard to believe that Super Bowl Sunday is still second to Thanksgiving when it comes to food consumption in the US. I mean, people at least seem more dignified on Thanksgiving. More focused. Super Bowl party food is all over the place. And instead of calories masquerading as a … [Read more...]
Turkey Chili with Lentils Recipe
Don't worry. There is nothing wrong with craving a hearty, comforting bowl of Turkey Chili with Lentils before leftovers from the big meal are even put away. After all, Turkey Chili with Lentils may be one of the best things about Thanksgiving. For starters, Turkey Chili with Lentils is a … [Read more...]
Super Bowl 2012 Winning Picks
I'm all in. Because it's all out there now! And to be honest with you, I feel pretty confident. Picking teams with only my stomach and without the advantage of player statistics, team research or real knowledge of football, has been pretty satisfying. I was 2-for-4 in my Divisional Playoff Picks and … [Read more...]
Better Soups, Stews and Chilies Video
Babble Vlog! This has been an extremely hot summer with all kinds of dangerous weather. And unfortunately, Fall hasn’t brought much relief — yet. But with football season in full effect and cool Fall evenings right around the corner, doesn’t a bowl of Chipotle Chicken Chili sound like a winner? Here … [Read more...]
