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These are one of those classic cookies that everyone knows and loves – they look impressive with that hunk of chocolate in the middle and have that great chocolate-peanut butter combination going for them! After the Holidays stock up on Clearance Kisses to make these …
I love steak, but I have no idea how to grill. Luckily I grew up with a dad who was amazing at grilling and Rich seems to know his way around a grill pretty well and is willing to experiment if I find directions for …
I’m not sure if you have a Shop Rite near you – but I love their Can-Can Sale. One of the things I just stocked up on was Black Beans, since they were on sale for 48 cents a can!
In my effort to eat healthy and finish up older cans before adding new ones (and use the cilantro and jalepeno that was in the fridge before it went bad) – I came up with this easy & tasty Black Bean dish…. Think Vegetarian Burrito in a Bowl – this is also easily adaptable for your flavor preference so make this fast/easy/tasty dish to suit your taste buds tonight (or soon)!
Heat a medium pan on medium-high heat and coat pan with Olive Oil. Cook onions until they start to soften (3 – 5 minutes). Then add the garlic and both peppers. Cook an additional 5 minutes and then add the rest of your ingredients. You can add some stock if you want this slightly more liquidy. This is not overly spicy – add more spice if that is the flavor you enjoy.
Serve over Cilantro Lime Rice with a dollop of Sour Cream, some salsa, avocados and some cheese!
Cook rice according to package directions (replacing the stock for water in my opinion). Once your rice is cooked – mix in the chopped Cilantro, lime Juice and sugar – adjust as needed. SUCH an easy Mexican side dish that kicks up the flavor or plain white rice.
And I leave you with this, Today’s Question of the Day… what is your favorite food to stock up on when it goes on sale (without trying to be an extreme couponer or hoarder?)
When people ask you what your favorite food is, what answer do you give them? For me I have to always say that it is a tie between Chips & Salsa and Dark Chocolate (I know, its a strange “combination” – but as long as …
My Chocolate Cake Cheesecake was featured on a very tasty “Year-End Wrap-Up” over at Cupcake Apothecary where there are (as always) tons of goodies to tempt your eyes and tastebuds!
Was one of your News Years Resolutions to “Make Healthier Eating Choices”?
BUT – do you love Chocolate too much to give it up in the effort to eat healthier?
Well… you are in luck, I have the perfect solution for you! These Chocolate Covered Orange Slices can satisfy your sweet tooth and your need for chocolate while also giving you a boost of Vitamin C and are almost a healthy food. To be honest – I used some Cuties Clementines instead of Oranges (you can’t beat the price and they are so sweet and easy to peel and no need to worry about the seeds either). It doesn’t matter if you use Oranges or Clementines or Tangerines, these are so easy to make and look so pretty (and are a cheaper way to get that Chocolate Orange fix than those fancy Terry’s orange shaped chocolate things). So pick your favorite citrus and make this super fast and easy treat to bring a smile to those around you (or to make yourself smile).
Melt the chocolate and the shortening in the microwave on half power for 30 second increments, stirring after each 30 seconds. This will take at least a minute and a half. Make sure all of the little while string parts of the orange are off of each slice. Dip about half of the orange (or whatever) into the melted chocolate and allow the extra to drip (or be shaken) off of the orange. Carefully place dripped slices onto a sheet of wax paper and let set in the ridge for about 30 minutes. Once hard these can be stacked on each other and packed for gifts or lay out on a tray for tasty treats.
And remember: everyone loves chocolate dipped oranges, so the next time you have chocolate fondue be sure to put some oranges in the mix!
One Year Ago – [Christmas] Stained Glass Jello
And I leave you with this, Today’s Question of the Day… What resolution did you make for 2012 & what steps do you plan to take to reach it?
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