5 Finger Lickin' Chicken Wings for a Touchdown!

So the Superbowl is coming up - have you got your gameday grub planned? At our house, chicken wings will definitely be on the table. We love our chicken wings and over the past year, I've made a few various kinds that would be great to serve up for the big game. If you're a chicken wing lover like me, you'll love any of these 5 Finger Lickin' Chicken Wings for a Touchdown!

Cornmeal Buffalo Wings

Honey BBQ Wings

Sticky Wings

Zesty Italian Chicken Wings

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Need more? Here's last year's round up!

 

7 Tasty Gameday Chicken Wing Recipes

Pizza Pasta Casserole

With the Superbowl coming up, I wonder how many folks will be cheering {and jeering} the football teams while eating pizza. Let's face it, pizza is pretty easy to serve when friends are over. But the thing that gets me is that it takes more effort to enjoy pizza like everyone else if you happen to be gluten free. It's not like we can just omit various toppings on the pizza, but rather have to have a whole different crust all together. However, I've found a way to enjoy all the flavors of my favorite pizzas another way... in pasta form! Sure, it requires the use of a fork, but for me, this Pizza Pasta Casserole highlights the best part of pizza - the toppings. Whether you like onions, peppers, sausage, pepperoni, or even extra cheese on your pizza, you can throw it all into this dish along with pasta, a zesty sauce and bake it up until the cheese is melted. So grab a fork and have some pizza!...

Ringing in the New Year with Rice...

With the recent start of Chinese New Year, it's very common for families to stock up their kitchen with rice and prepare rice dishes. Even with Filipinos and our celebration of the New Year, rice is very symbolic in that it represents fertility, luck, and wealth for the year ahead. Here are some rice dishes we enjoyed in the past year that would make for a delicious side dish to accompany your upcoming meals!...

Leek & Garlic Rice Pilaf

Mexican Rice

Toasted Coconut Rice

Cuban Picadillo Rice

Cuban Beans & Rice

Salsa Chicken Rice Bowls

Indonesian Shrimp Fried Rice

Cajun Red Beans & Rice

Spinach, Leek & Garlic Rice

15 {More} Ways to Rice it Up!

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

It's the simple things in life we need to enjoy every moment we can. Whether it's a child's laughter, a sunny day or even that cup of coffee made just as you like it, embrace the simple things that offer you a chance to smile. This is true even in the kitchen. Ordinary ingredients, simply prepared, can be extraordinary. Take for example tomato soup. If you grew up like I did, tomato soup came out of that iconic red and white labeled can. Although making tomato soup yourself may take a bit more time and effort, the end result is far more delicious and rewarding. This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup takes canned tomatoes and blends them up with fresh basil before incorporating heavy cream and butter for a rich and silky soup. This is one soup that's simple and indulgent that I'm sure will make you smile...

Baked Chicken Taquitos

If there's anyone I doubt on a daily basis, it's the weather guy. Whenever I hear the day's weather report, I can't help but question how accurate he is. We are in Chicago after all, and as they say around here, if you don't like the weather, wait 10 minutes! The other night I heard the forecast for snow and cold temperatures but naturally, I didn't believe it. As soon as the temps dropped and the sunny skies slowly turned cloudy, followed by snow, I was screwed. I didn't risk going to the store so I had to make do with what few ingredients I had. Thankfully, dinner was a success... which was easy with these Baked Chicken Taquitos! A flavorful mix of spices and chicken are rolled into corn tortillas before baking up nice and crispy in the oven. Definitely better than the traditionally fried version, these are healthier for you and are great for a snack, appetizer or even a meal...

Happy Chinese New Year 2012!

It's the Chinese New Year and my little guy is all dressed up for the occasion. Regardless of whether you celebrate it or not, I hope you have a year full of wonderful, delicious eats! There's no better way to get into the spirit than with some Chinese inspired meals this week. I know we'll be enjoying some of our favorite Chinese dishes to celebrate, will you? Here are some ideas to ring in the Chinese New Year along with some I've shared in the past...

Beef & Green Bean Stir Fry

Chinese BBQ Spareribs

Baked Teriyaki Chicken

12 Recipes to Celebrate the Chinese New Year 2011

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Light As Air Cheesecake

Desserts don't have to be pretty to be good. Besides, it should be what it tastes like, not what it looks like, right? But of course, we can't help it if we eat with our eyes first. I just ask that you please look past this picture of a slightly lopsided slice of cheesecake. With this being a 'Light As Air' Cheesecake, it's not easy to get a perfect slice. This cheesecake is not only light on calories but texture too. Forget the super dense cheesecake you may be familiar with. Instead, grab a fork and take a bite of this fluffy, creamy slice topped with a sweet and smooth strawberry coulis...