The first time I ever had Pasta e Fagioli was at a local West Side of Buffalo restaurant called Santasiero’s. It was amazing, and yet whenever I have ordered it elsewhere, it just is NOT the same. I suppose I have high standards for pasta and beans. Ultimately I was inspired by my old neighborhood…
Here is a fun, kid-friendly recipe to make rainbow pasta! I have made it previously with long spaghetti, but this time I decided to use elbows because they are well, shaped like a rainbow! My kids and I had a blast making this twice so far this month. How to make kid-friendly rainbow pasta Ingredients…
Do you find yourself with an abundance of leftover Easter eggs or simply in search of a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer for a summer picnic? Look no further! Deviled eggs are a classic, but with a little creativity, they can go from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you’re looking for something smoky, spicy, or indulgent, we’ve compiled…
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Buffalo, New York, is known for its rich food culture, and nothing embodies that better than the iconic Buffalo flavor. When most people think of Buffalo-inspired cuisine, the immediate thought is spicy hot sauce paired with tangy bleu cheese, often seen in the famous Buffalo wings. But the unique, bold flavors of Buffalo can be…
You went out and picked a bunch of quarts of strawberries. And now you are asking yourself, “What am I gonna do with all these strawberries?!” So here are some things to do with your freshly picked strawberries, some of which I’ll be doing myself! Eat them! 😀 Strawberry smoothies – I made these this morning, and…
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With strawberry season in full swing, I figured I would share my simple process of making delicious fruit pops for my kids. Enjoy! DIRECTIONS: Remove the stems and wash 1/2 quart, or about 1 pound, of fresh strawberries. Cut the berries in half. Pop berries in the blender, Tupperware Quik Chef (my personal fave!), or…
Kids will delight in helping you make these tasty jellybean sugar cookies! This recipe is perfect for any holiday or just as a fun treat to make together. This recipe will make 2 dozen small cookies: Jellybean Sugar Cookies Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 stick butter (8 Tablespoons ) at room temperature3/4 cup sugar1 egg yolk1/2 teaspoon…
It is not often that I toot my own horn, but when I do, you can be sure it must be pretty impressive. I am my own worst critic and super hard on myself. So after years of making this, I am ready to share and confidently state that this is the best ever banana…
Carrots for sure are not the preferred “hot dog” of Americans, but I think these slow-cooked carrot hot dogs are a super tasty alternative. Bunny dogs, as they are also known, are healthier for you and are a great option for those that do not eat meat! I really hope you try this recipe and love carrot dogs as much as I do! #vegan #vegetarian #carrotdogs #bunnydogs #slowcooker #recipe #recipes #hotdogs