This grape salad is one of my favorite side dishes. Why? Because it can also be considered a dessert. And we all know that the very best side dishes are ones that are so sweet and delectable that they could pass for desserts. This cool, refreshing dish would be perfect for a summer picnic! It … Continue reading
I’m gonna start this post by being totally honest with you…I made a really stupid mistake when cooking this recipe. Like…really stupid. However, cooking mistakes are totally NORMAL, so I’m not ashamed to admit it here on Normal Cooking. It also doesn’t hurt that even with my mistake, this meal still turned out AWESOME!!! Here’s … Continue reading
One week left to enter the Taco Rack giveaway! If you haven’t already entered, go to my shrimp tacos post and leave a comment. You could win a Taco Rack and Taco Servers, which is a $50 value! These are really useful kitchen gadgets so go get some free stuff! It’s been a while since I … Continue reading
Do you have an upcoming party or get-together that you need to make an appetizer for? Actually…it doesn’t have to be soon…do you EVER take an appetizer to parties? Actually…it doesn’t have to be a party…do you want to eat delicious food?! This dip is ridiculously good, y’all. No joke. I could seriously just camp … Continue reading
Yesterday I posted the first recipe from our Valentine’s Dinner, Parmesan Orzo Pasta. Today’s post is about a second side dish, BLT Stuffed Tomatoes. Still to come from my Valentine’s Dinner Menu: Lobster Colorado and Chocolate Lava Cakes! These stuffed tomatoes are AWESOME. It’s basically a really unique and pretty way to serve a … Continue reading
This, ladies and gentlemen, was our Valentine’s Dinner (dessert, not pictured). I know, it’s been a few days since Valentine’s, but we waited to have this awesome dinner on Saturday so that we’d have ample time to prepare it and eat at a reasonable time. So really, I’m not late. Anyways! Over the next few … Continue reading
Happy New Year, Readers! I know it probably would’ve made more sense to make this list yesterday on New Year’s Eve….but oh well. I didn’t really have time to do it yesterday, so I’m doing it today on January 1st. I thought you might like to see all of my favorite recipes from 2012 collected … Continue reading
Can you believe that 2012 is almost over?! Only one day left before we ring in the New Year! I hope that you have all had a great year and that 2013 will be even better. I want to apologize for my lack of posts lately! We have had a friend, named Jean Claude, visiting … Continue reading
In a previous post on Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken, I talked about how grilled bacon is the BEST of all the ways to prepare bacon (and it’s the truth). This recipe takes that same idea and takes it to the next level. My favorite part of this dish (in addition to the bacon), is the … Continue reading
These pinwheels were SO GOOD! I actually made them for a Christmas party, but they are perfect for football parties too! Really, any type of party would be a great time to serve these. I don’t discriminate against party types. Speaking of football though, it’s sad that the season is coming to a close. Today … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! And yes, I know that Thanksgiving was yesterday, but who says you can’t celebrate an extra day? Especially when good food is involved? Yesterday we celebrated with my husband’s family and today we are celebrating with my family. More food!! For my husband’s family Thanksgiving, the hostess requested that … Continue reading
Hello again, dear readers. So sorry you haven’t heard from me in a couple days. I’ve been out of commission with the flu! Yeah, it’s pretty terrible. And though I still have the flu, at least now my symptoms are under control with medicine. So, though I sit here with a tissue shoved … Continue reading
I was hoping to post these delicious delights yesterday because they would be perfect for a gameday Saturday! However, my husband and I are celebrating our birthdays (which are only 4 days apart) by spending the weekend in Auburn, the Loveliest Village on the Plains. So yesterday was a little crazy with travelling and tailgating … Continue reading
Ok so I know these pictures are not very fabulous, and they may or may not actually entice you to cook these for your next football party. However, let me assure you that these really were tasty, and they made for some great appetizers. So first I have some tips for you from things I … Continue reading
I’ve made cinnamon apples lots and lots of times. They make a great side dish, especially during the months of fall. This was my first time to make cinnamon pears, and I gotta say, I think I stumbled onto something great! In fact, my husband and I prefer the pears to the apples. These can … Continue reading
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