Recipes

Crazy Easy Crock Pot Chicken Recipe Video

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Some recipes take a lot of ingredients and prep work, so I get a sense of satisfaction when they turn out well. On the other hand, there are some recipes that are so simple that I feel a bit embarrassed when people rave about them and ask, “Can I get the recipe?” This chicken recipe definitely falls in the latter category. That’s why I call it “crazy easy”. My 5-year-old son can make this chicken. Read More…

Best of 2012: Most Popular Food Network Chef Encounter

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One of the fun things about blogging in NYC is the variety of unique experiences. This year has been no exception. One of my “Life Menu” items was to meet and eat the food of 10 Food Network chefs. At last count, I think that I was up to 13…only in NYC! Anyway, the most popular (based on blog post and YouTube traffic) Food Network chef encounter of 2012 was the Sierra Mist “Eating Together” with Chef Aarón Sánchez event back in April. As well as being an excellent chef, he was very warm and funny. (If you like his work, check out his newly updated website chefaaronsanchez.com.) Below is the highlighted recipe from the event that I attended…

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Awesome Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe With Applesauce

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There has been a muffin dilemma in the Coleman household this year. Michael and I like banana muffins but Reggie and Sean like apple muffins. I recently made an easy apple cinnamon muffins recipe that we all enjoy. The “secret” is the addition of applesauce. I really like that this apple cinnamon muffin recipe includes … Read More

Chocolate Covered Candy Canes Recipe

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The next four days of desserts are going to be fun…because it’s all about covering some of your favorite things in chocolate. Basically, you’re just warming up your favorite chocolate and dipping some of your favorite foods in them. I’m going to be sharing about dipping candy canes, dried fruit, potato chips and pretzel, but … Read More

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Easy Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (No Nuts)

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Since I have been making sweet potato pies lately, I have strayed away from making another favorite sweet potato dish – southern sweet potato casserole. This year, I made both – the pie for my father-in-law and the sweet potato casserole recipe for Reggie and the boys. Sweet potato casserole is a classic Southern comfort food … Read More

Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

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Cooking and baking with my kids is one of my favorite family activities. We have a lot of fun (as seen in the video at the top of this post)! The holiday season is a great time to prepare food with the kids. Below, are my favorite Thanksgiving recipes from my cooking and recipes blog … Read More

Foodie City Mom’s Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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For Thanksgiving dinner, do you enjoy the turkey or the side dishes more? I definitely enjoy the sides more than the bird. Thanksgiving 2012 will be extra special because it falls on my husband Reggie’s birthday this year. (He is a “sides” person too!)  Anyway, below are my favorite five side dish recipes on Foodie … Read More

Pumpkin Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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In the Pumpkin Spice Bread post, I shared how to make pumpkin bread. The great thing is that you can use the same ingredients with a couple of variations in the cooking directions in order to make some tasty muffins. I actually prefer muffins, because I can customize them to the recipient’s individual tastes (i.e. add … Read More

Vegetarian “Chili con Carne” Surprise Recipe

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I love chili. I especially love it during the fall and winter seasons when it’s cold outside. It is quick, easy and versatile – I usually end up adding whatever vegetables that are left over from the week into the pot! Although I have enjoyed (vegetable-only) vegetarian chili before, I’m primarily a “chili con carne” … Read More

Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

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I received a pineapple as part of the food-filled parting gift bag from last night’s event. When I saw the pineapple, I thought: 1.) Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? (Sponge Bob Square Pants) and 2.) Ooh…pineapple. I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow…a tropical smoothie! I love smoothies and this one … Read More