Karenvanzant

LATEST ARTICLES ( 28 )

• Chicken & Brussels Sprout Pizza

  

  First and foremost, yes- brussels sprouts on pizza are fabulous. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables and I like to use them in many different... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Udon Noodle Soup

  

  I was recently looking for a new soup to make and the rescue came yet again in the form of Nigella Lawson, as I was watching on of her shows on the Cooking... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sugar Cookies & Icing

  

  When I was a kid, my sister Nikki and I would make Christmas sugar cookies for everyone in the family. We'd take a Saturday or Sunday and spend literally all da... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bread Pudding

  

  As much as I love bread pudding, I had never made it before yesterday, and now I'm wondering why I never did before! It is super easy to make, and quite fun,... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nutella Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

  

  This is the best kind of dessert- two in one! A brownie on the bottom, and cheesecake on top. It's fantastic. I got the initial idea from a book that I've... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut Cinnamon Chicken

  

  The combo of cinnamon and chicken is not used nearly enough, in my opinion. Sure, mostly I get out the cinnamon when I'm baking, but it's really very good in... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Fast Way to Make a Homemade Calzone

  

  Making a quick homemade calzone using a few store-bought ingredients is much faster than having one delivered, and I guarantee it'll taste a lot better. Also,... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ham and Cheese Pie

  

  With Thanksgiving coming up, this recipe would be a good way to use up leftover ham and/or turkey. (I'm thinking this would be a great breakfast for the... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Honey Glazed Roasted Chicken & Carrots

  

  This is my absolute favorite thing to make for dinner when I don't really have the time to cook. I think regardless of how busy we get, there's always time to... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Meringue Cookies

  

  While I myself am not the biggest fan of meringue, it's super fun to make- and for people who love it, these cookies make great gifts. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Ravioli

  

  With Thanksgiving coming up, I wanted to see what kind of other ways to make turkey besides just in the traditional way. I found this recipe on Food Network's... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dark Chocolate Chili

  

  You may notice a pattern in my recipes...I absolutely love chocolate, and the darker, the better. And anytime I can sneak it in food that isn't dessert, even... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Chocolate Banana Nut Bread

  

  I love banana bread, and this recipe I came up with I love even more due to the addition of dark cocoa; in my opinion everything is better with dark chocolate, ... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Honey Dijon Tuna Steaks with Pea Puree

  

  I found tuna steaks on sale at the grocery store this week and snagged them up for a great price- you gotta love a bargain, even when food shopping! Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Panko Fried Tilapia

  

  Although I love all kinds of fish, tilapia is one of my favorites. It's a mellow-tasting white fish and it's extremely versatile- and even better, it's very... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Peanut Butter and Cherry Preserve Muffins

  

  There aren't many things that go together as well as peanut butter and jelly do...ok, except maybe peanut butter and chocolate. A friend of mine told me recentl... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Boursin Cheese & Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  I first tried something similar to this awesome chicken dish in a restaurant in Rhode Island about ten years ago. As soon as I got home I headed to the grocery... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dessert Pizza!

  

  Dessert pizza....two favorite things in one. What I love most about this recipe is that you can make it absolutely anything you want. Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Making a Great (And Affordable!) Cheese Plate

  I recently had a friend ask me how to put together a cheese plate for a party for a small dinner party she was throwing. She was nervous about it, because... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Chicken Meatballs

  

  I am not a big meat-eater, particularly red meat. But one thing I do love is making meatballs- so much fun! Plus, there are so many things you can do with... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK