Life is full of questions. And quite frankly I question my crock pot all the time. Like, What have you done for me lately? And after making pizza in the slow cooker, the REAL question isn't CAN you make pizza in the slow cooker... the question is, SHOULD you? Watch the Crock Pot Pizza - … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Pizza Recipe
**WATCH THE VIDEO!** You know I'm not into one trick ponies in the kitchen. Yes. I'm talking to you garlic press. So when I read you could make pizza in a slow cooker, I had to give it a try. I mean, I've had great success with Pumpkin Spice Cake, Lasagna, Scalloped Potatoes and of course … [Read more...]
#BRINNER – Chorizo and Eggs Pizza Recipe
Breakfast For Dinner, also known as Brinner, is a BFD. I mean, Breakfast For Dinner! B.F.D. Brinner can be whatever you want. It can be pizza or potatoes or pancakes but eggs are what makes Brinner such a BFD. And cloth napkins are certainly nice. Ingredients for Chorizo … [Read more...]
Not Ketchup – Cherry Chipotle Chicken Pizza
Recently, a friend and I were discussing foods we ate as kids but wouldn't dream of eating now. "I used to make pizza out of ketchup and American Cheese," my friend boasted. "Oh no... not ketchup," I said. It's true. We eat things as kids, that as adults, and now bonafide food lovers, … [Read more...]
How to Make Pizza on the Grill – Tips, Videos and Recipes
WATCH THE VIDEO! Making pizza on the grill satisfies that smokey, extra crunchy taste you get from wood-fired pizza without the wood-fired pizza oven. Backyard not required. 5 TIPS FOR MAKING PIZZA ON THE GRILL: 1. Make pizzas a manageable size because you'll need to flip them. 2. Poke … [Read more...]
Crazy for Food Photos
WATCH THE VIDEO Do you take photos of your food? Do you want to remember those short ribs and share that sorbet? Well, experts think you might be crazy for food photos. Smartphones and social media have made it easier than ever to have friends enjoy a meal with you. Thanks to Instagram, … [Read more...]
What to Eat on Cinco de Mayo
Do I really need to tell you to eat Guacamole and drink margaritas on Cinco de Mayo? It's not likely, considering the California Avocado Commission estimates that more than 87 million pounds of avocados will be consumed during this year's festivities. Hopefully, for employers everywhere, a little … [Read more...]
Mile High Snack Club
CLICK HERE to watch MILE HIGH SNACKS at Babble's Family Kitchen. Not really like that other club. More like a club sandwich. What's the least offensive thing to eat on a plane? What's the most offensive? I once sat on a flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles next to a girl eating a chili dog. … [Read more...]
White Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Come for the health, stay for the flavor. I started experimenting with Whole Wheat Pizza Dough for the added health benefits. But it wasn't long before I started using a little whole wheat flour even when making my Original Pizza Dough -- just for the … [Read more...]
OC Fair 2010
Three of my nieces, Lauren, Gillian and Keely, came for a little visit this summer. Among other adventures, we picnicked in Venice Beach, hiked and soaked in the sun at Zuma, and made the obligatory trip to the mall. One of the highlights of our week was a day at the Orange County Fair! The OC … [Read more...]
Jalapeno POP Pizza Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! They said it couldn't be done. And quite honestly, maybe it shouldn't have. But, leftovers are the mother of all inventions. If you got it - use it. And in the wake of the super popular Jalapeno POP Burger, I submit to you, the Jalapeno POP Pizza! Another … [Read more...]
Pizza Dough Do’s and Doughn’ts
Do you make your own pizza dough? Leave a comment. And now for something completely different... guess who has a new video starring Pizza Dough in the classic --err-- deranged Average Betty style of cooking videos? Yes, me! But In the immortal words of LL Cool J, "don't call it comeback!" Watch … [Read more...]
