It’s amazing how easy it is to create your very own Christmas wreath – with the added benefit of choosing whatever wreath, garland and colored bow you like, and this is a DIY project that can be repeated throughout the year. Tip: Go to your local craft store and buy garland or bows that [Read More…]
Archives for November 2012
Soba Noodles with Chicken & Sweet Apricot Scallion Sauce
I first discovered a recipe for soba noodles on Pinterest, which then led me to the food blog Simply Reem that ultimately convinced me to give this dish a try. This is different than your typical lo mein, but has the same consistency. You can serve this dish hot or cold (yeah, leftovers!) and by adding [Read More…]
Homemade Cherry-Nut Granola
I’m all for semi-homemade and store bought items to make life easier, but there are just certain foods you don’t buy. Personally, I’d add anything baked or pre-mixed to that list purely out of my love of baking. However, tonight we’re talking about homemade granola. Let’s be honest here – if you go down the [Read More…]
Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oooh, secrets! When you bite into these cookies you’ll notice a something extra. A “what else is in this?” By adding just a quarter teaspoon of allspice, you get a surprise taste of warm spice to complement the gooey and sweet chocolate chip cookie. For sweater-weather autumn holidays, this recipe fits in just right. If you need [Read More…]
Moroccan Beef & Eggplant Tagine
Imagine a beef and veggie stove-top made chili, with a hint of sweet spices (the cinnamon and garam masala). That’s exactly what this Moroccan Beef & Tagine is all about. This recipe yields a lot of food! Plenty for at least 6 or 8 – and for Hubs and I, that meant eating this for [Read More…]