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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Well, almost.
I actually posted this recipe LAST year, but it was so DELISH that I thought I’d bump it up in case there’s anyone out there who missed it! I’ll admit that …
Lots of things going on around here! The biggest news is that I’ve sold my other foodie site, Refrigerator Soup! I started it in September and for various reasons decided that it was time to …
We’ve got a guest this week, and it’s none other than the absolutely fabulous Sweetopia!! This is one of my favorite blogs, not only because it just oozes happy, but also because whenever I need …
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
What?!! Christmas is over and we’re already almost two weeks into the new year? Yes, yes, I know…and shame on me for not getting this post up sooner. In my …
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Congratulations to Jeanette Albright!
For this month’s recipe over at The Shower Diva, I wanted to choose something fun and easy enough for even the smallest children to help make. These are the tastiest Christmas “cookies” I make, and …
Sigh…where has the year gone? Seriously? Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Christmas will be here…tomorrow.
These are my dream steaks. Creamy, a peppery bite and all that red meat! I’ve been eating healthier and eating less red meat, but I do love me a good steak so this was a …
Oh yeah, Fall is here! And there’s nothing better than the start of fall desserts – especially crisps and cobblers! What’s special about this one is that Alta, from the fabulous food blog Tasty Eats …
Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw, to be exact!
After a personally long and difficult week, I woke up this morning resolved to return to my usual positive, outgoing self. I was reading through this beautiful post from Katie over at “goodLife eats” …
Recipe #3 – and final submission – for the Saucy Mama Extraordinary Condiment Contest.
This is a very last minute entry, but I had the idea while picking jalapenos from my garden – the only plant …
It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end! It’s been a really fun one for us – and we didn’t even take a family vacation this year. It was our first summer …
Black beans, fresh corn, chicken marinated in a flavorful, spicy lime chipotle marinade, stuffed into a fresh poblano pepper, topped with gooey, melted cheese…
I’ll admit, I’ve never attempted to make tamales. I’m more of a fast and easy recipe girl, although I could be persuaded to spend a bit more time in the kitchen for these amazing looking …
It’s been HOT here in Virginia lately. We’d had a pretty mild summer, then suddenly the heat rolled in and doesn’t want to let go. Makes for great beach and pool weather, though, plus a …
As I type out this post, I’m enjoying a coffee and a blueberry scone in a real live coffee shop
Just one look at the delicious food blog “Cooking With Laura” and you’ll wish you were doing just that. Her pictures are inspiring, her recipes mouthwatering. I encourage you to check her out – she’s …
I’m in love with heirloom tomatoes! I’ve always loved tomatoes – any shape, color or size – but heirlooms hold all the flavor that I remember from my childhood. My parents had a huge vegetable …
Company has arrived! It’s been awhile since we’ve had any, probably because in “real” life I’ve had quite a bit lately. So glad this week eat blog sleep is here! I love this blog (their …
We celebrated my daughter’s third birthday this past Sunday, and like every other parent I know, I’m flabbergasted by how quickly the time slips away. This is the first year she had any sort of …
I’ve never been accused of being a Diva, and I quite like the sound of it.
But my mom raised me right (thanks, Mom!). Not to mention I grew up smack dab in the middle of …
As much as I love to cook and bake, it’s been a rare exception that I’ve attempted anything with the word “bread” in it. Sure there’s bread pudding, beer bread, and now this yummy banana …
Soft shell crab is one of those things that has always seemed rather mysterious to me. It wasn’t until a
few years ago that I even knew what it was (crab without its shell? …
When Alan and I first met, we lived in Newport Beach, CA – a place filled with great breakfast joints. Our favorite was Side Street Cafe, a tiny and adorable place where all the food …
My friend Caroline sent me a note on Facebook a month or so ago, asking if I’d mind if a friend of hers contacted me about The Wicked Noodle. She said her friend really liked …
Comfort food. Admittedly it’s best on a rainy, dreary day – and since that’s all we’ve had around here lately that’s what I’ve been craving. Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorites – if …
Why, right here at The Wicked Noodle, of course! Last week I promised to find you some unusual and fun ideas for the Dad who loves to cook and/or barbecue. Here are my favorites from …
Our guest this week came all the way from Brazil! My very first visit to The Cookie Shop came just a few short weeks ago and since then it’s been difficult to stay away. Paula …
My niece and nephew came for a visit last night, and along with that came an opportunity for me to make some fun treats I wouldn’t normally make. My two girls adore them and love …
Fire up the barbie, honey, our guests have arrived! Today they’re joining us from BURP! – where they just love to cook up all kinds of delicious looking goodies. This portabella mushroom burger had us …
24 limes. That’s how many limes lost their juicy little lives in the lime-juice bath massacre in my kitchen. The strawberries were innocent bystanders, but they were necessary casualties. (the carnage) ———>
Limeade seems to be …
I’ve been eating brats since the day I was born. I was born and raised in WI, where it’s practically a legal requirement to raise your kids on bratwurst and sauerkraut. They’re sent to school …
Never once, in all my years of eating bacon, had I considered even once that it could be improved upon.
Just minutes after announcing our new “Be Our Guest” category, Deeba over at Passionate About Baking submitted this drool-worthy dessert! Never one to pass up a chance to showcase something so lovely, we jumped at …
I’ve recently become a HUGE Bobby Flay fan – every single recipe of his that I’ve tried has been fantastic. I’ve even found myself watching FoodTv again after a hiatus of a few years, just …
Chocolate cups! Chocolate-orange mousse! Strawberries! It all adds up to an amazing dessert that will impress your friends and family – yet they’ll never have to know how crazy easy it was to throw together.
First, the excuse apology: I’m sorry, I really am. I know you must be tired of hearing about my love affair with mexican food. But, since this is the week of Cinco de Mayo …
Freshly squeezed orange juice, fresh mango and banana blended with organic honey-flavored yogurt fresh from the dairy farm. Yeah, it’s what’s for dinner. Or at least it could be, if you’re into thick, delicious healthy …
Salsa makes me happy.
Seriously, I want to do a happy dance whenever it’s around. It’s bright and colorful with so much flavor, and filled with loads of healthy goodness! I can eat as much as …
Puff pastry rocks! There are so many things you can do with it and it will always make you look like a rock star. I love using it to make palmiers (I’ll definitely post that …
Peppers! Anaheim, cubanelle, poblano or jalapeno…I love them all!
Poblanos are my favorite in the not-so-spicy category since they’re the most versatile and have the best flavor. I love to make corn muffins in poblano cups …
If you’ve read my About page, then you’re pretty much caught up
If you’re a regular noodle reader, you already know that the kind folks at Sabra sent a nice big package filled with hummus right to my doorstep! I won’t bore you with a recap, but …
Confession: There are Google ads in our subscriber emails.
I really don’t care for Google ads. Personally, I find them quite a distraction, especially when they’re placed in prominent areas that scream “I’m just here to …
Asparagus was one of the very first things I tried my hand at when I first began cooking a few years ago. It’s always been my favorite vegetable, hands down. I love, love, love it …
My niece and my nephew spent the night with us last night! Having them around is always a blast, especially for my girls. They look so forward to having these sleepovers with their cousins, and …
I know, I know…I just posted a rib recipe not too long ago. But it’s spring – or at least trying to be – and I’m tired of all those cold weather meals. I want …
I first met the DIRT man when I was on assignment as a newspaper reporter. I was on location in Thailand, covering a child slave trade operation while working in conjunction with local authorities to …
When I found out that Sabra was going to be sending me samples of their delicious hummus, I knew that all the work I’d put into this food blog had already paid off. I love …
I haven’t had time to post much this week. My parents have been in town from Wisconsin and we’ve been super busy! Although I’ve been cooking a bit, I tend to let my mom take over …
Recently I was shocked – shocked – to discover that there are actually people in this world who have never enjoyed the yummy goodness of Nutella. I know what you’re thinking…
I’ve never been a huge crockpot girl, but I attribute that mostly to the fact that since I’ve been a cook, I’ve been lucky enough to not have to leave the house for a “real” …
…smoked paprika roast chicken SOUP!! I know, I know, all that build up just for soup? And chicken soup at that?
But here’s the reason I love this recipe so much. The day-one chicken is easy …
I love potatoes for so many different reasons. They’re cheap, versatile, healthy, and full of flavor.
The temperatures rose to a happy seventy degrees here in Virginia this past weekend, a very welcome change from the snow and wind the week before. Every window in the house was opened to let …
Anyone who knows me well knows my love for all things chipotle. My pantry is literally never without a few cans of the smoky goodness. I use it in just about everything, from dips to …
As much as I’m continuously trying to please the adult noodle fans, there’s no getting around the fact that I’m a mom. And that many noodlers are moms, too. And let’s face it, when the …
I’ve always loved healthy food that doesn’t taste that way. I’ve never been one to diet – just the sound of the word sounds like a lot of work - but it’s food like this that will (hopefully) keep that …
THESE. ARE. SO. YUMMY!!
I adore mushrooms. Doesn’t matter to me how they’re prepared, what type of mushroom it is, or if it’s appetizer, entree, or dessert (okay, even I draw the line at dessert…maybe). Add …
I love fish, and tilapia is one of my favorite types to prepare for a fast and easy weeknight dinner. The filets are fairly thin, so they cook in five minutes or less – very …
I saw this delicious photo – along with its caption – on foodbuzz, and frantically searched until I found the recipe. I love asparagus, and while roasting it comes darn close to perfection, I absolutely can’t …
Need a quick chipotle mayo? Mix together mayonnaise and chipotle-flavored Tobasco to taste. The chipotle version isn’t quite as spicy as the original, and tastes great on a sandwich!
One of the things that I love most about food is the way it seems to create great new memories or instantly bring me back to old ones. Whether it’s my mom’s clam dip – …
I am unintentionally on a caramel kick. This not a good thing. There are worse things, to be sure, but why is it that I’m rarely on a lentil, brown rice or kidney bean kick? I …
It’s 32 degrees outside. I have three layers of clothing covering my body and there’s a fire burning in the fireplace in an attempt to save us all from a frozen death. I swear I …
I’m a serious sushi lover. I love everything about it, from the fresh fish to the sticky rice, the wasabi to the pickled ginger. And the experience itself just can’t be beat. I’ve even been …
I love caramel sauce. It’s so buttery and creamy, and makes just about any dessert better. The store-bought versions just aren’t the same as homemade, no matter how often I try new brands to see if my mind …
February is Mardi Gras month, so before it’s over I thought I’d make a little cajun-inspired something. I came across this video from the food network, and before I knew it I’d been sucked in. …
I’m not even going to waste your time with words of my own. You simply must view this heart attack of a recipe for yourself!
Bbq season is comin’, and I’ll be makin’ me a Bacon Explosion …
Nope, I’m not a vegetarian, and it’s highly unlikely that I ever will be. Don’t get me wrong – I love my veggies, and I have plenty of meatless main dishes that rock my world - …
There are a few things in life that make me so happy I can barely stand it. Waking up with my kids on Christmas morning, a crazy-fancy dinner with infinite amounts of great wine, a …
This is one trippy pan! I haven’t tried it, and quite honestly it looks like more effort that it’s worth, but if you really love the edge pieces then you might want to give it …
If you’ve spent any time at all reading my other posts, you’ve likely started to see a pattern emerging with my recipes: easy, easy, easy. I’m not one to spend hours in the kitchen, with …
Let’s get one thing straight———> I don’t bake bread.
Except…for this recipe.
I’m just not into the whole kneading and rising thing. I do have a bread machine – somewhere – but the last time I used …
When you start a blog, figuring out where to start is almost as big a job as how to start – and even more so if it’s a blog about food. Foodies, especially those of us who are fairly …
Why is it that whenever I’m craving something, I never seem to have the goods in the house to make it?
There are very few things on this planet that I enjoy more than butter. Mixing herbs, spices or jams right into it and serving a pretty log just makes it that much better. This is …
Chipotle. Just the sounds this delicious word makes is enough to get me up and in the kitchen. Many of my favorite recipes use this perfectly smoky, spicy flavor, and I’ve even been known to …
Yes, it’s true! You can have a margarita for dessert – and it can be healthy for you, too! This makes a refreshing, different and delicious end to a mexican-themed meal. Serve this in margarita glasses …
What child doesn’t love a good ice cream cone? Heck, what adult doesn’t love a good ice cream cone? These ice-cream-cone cupcakes have it all – oh, except the ice cream. That’s why you serve …
My husband loves cheesecake. I like cheesecake, occasionally I even love it, but most of the time I’m a chocolate girl. So when I was looking through my recipes for something to take to my …
