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chocolate spoons
February 5, 2012 – 4:21 pm | 12 Comments
chocolate spoons

The perfect little dessert for Valentine’s Day!

fast and easy – hot spinach artichoke dip
February 4, 2012 – 10:39 am | 9 Comments
fast and easy – hot spinach artichoke dip

Quick. Easy. Super Delicious!

refreshing raspberry-mint cocktail
February 3, 2012 – 1:30 pm | 2 Comments
refreshing raspberry-mint cocktail

It’s cocktail time!

Vanilla Fig Gingersnap Bites {guest post}
February 1, 2012 – 10:19 am | 17 Comments
Vanilla Fig Gingersnap Bites {guest post}

Carlene from Carlene’s Figments is sharing one of her “Healthy Hostess” recipes. It looks stunning yet couldn’t be easier!

Mini Cheese Tarts with Blackberries
January 30, 2012 – 9:04 am | 10 Comments
Mini Cheese Tarts with Blackberries

Here’s another appetizer idea for either the upcoming Super Bowl or Valentine’s Day!

lemongrass mojitos
January 26, 2012 – 6:05 pm | 17 Comments
lemongrass mojitos

Lemongrass is a fabulous addition to a regular ol’ mojito!

Beet, Feta & Walnut Salad with Mint
January 25, 2012 – 9:48 am | 19 Comments
Beet, Feta & Walnut Salad with Mint

This is no ordinary beet salad. Christina from The Hungry Australian adds Feta, Walnut and Mint to really put it over the top!

crispy baked potato skins
January 24, 2012 – 3:43 pm | 15 Comments
crispy baked potato skins

The secret to getting potato skins that are hot, crispy and delicious!

the speedy sneaky chef {giveaway & recipe}
January 23, 2012 – 10:09 am | 42 Comments
the speedy sneaky chef {giveaway & recipe}

Missy Chase Lapine is giving away a signed copy of her newest book, “The Speedy Sneaky Chef”!

meyer lemon margarita
January 20, 2012 – 9:44 am | 20 Comments
meyer lemon margarita

A refreshing way to use up those seasonal Meyer Lemons!

Rice Krispies Cupcakes
January 19, 2012 – 11:20 am | 14 Comments
Rice Krispies Cupcakes

The easiest “cupcakes” you’ll ever make!

shredded buffalo chicken sliders with a blue cheese celery slaw
January 18, 2012 – 9:49 am | 10 Comments
shredded buffalo chicken sliders with a blue cheese celery slaw

A perfect make-ahead slider for your Super Bowl parties!

would you like a sneakpeeq? {giveaway}
January 17, 2012 – 5:54 pm | Comments Off
would you like a sneakpeeq? {giveaway}

Shop sneakpeeq with an EXCLUSIVE 20% discount code just for The Wicked Noodle readers! Not ready to buy? Enter the giveaway and win one of FOUR gift cards!

my pinterest finds {super bowl edition – dips}
January 14, 2012 – 1:10 pm | 20 Comments
my pinterest finds {super bowl edition – dips}

Ten fabulous dip recipes I found on Pinterest this week – all perfect for the Super Bowl!

peanut butter and banana breakfast smoothie {guest recipe}
January 11, 2012 – 1:42 pm | 20 Comments
peanut butter and banana breakfast smoothie {guest recipe}

Jillena from Eat Well, Live Free is sharing one of her healthiest smoothie recipes with us!

my pinterest finds {healthy edition}
January 8, 2012 – 10:04 am | 12 Comments
my pinterest finds {healthy edition}

A small collection of deliciously healthy dishes I found while browsing on Pinterest this week.

Blackberry Pear Cobbler with Almond Granola Topping
January 7, 2012 – 10:59 am | 9 Comments
Blackberry Pear Cobbler with Almond Granola Topping

A delicious cobbler recipe with pears, blackberries and a crunchy almond granola topping!

{top chef recipe} Gnudi With Brown Butter Peas & Mushrooms
January 6, 2012 – 9:59 am | 12 Comments
{top chef recipe} Gnudi With Brown Butter Peas & Mushrooms

A fabulous recipe for Gnudi from Top Chef’s Tiffany Derry plus her answers to your burning questions!

Simplify Your Life {plus a recipe for Cajun Shrimp & Potato Chowder}
January 4, 2012 – 2:03 pm | 44 Comments
Simplify Your Life {plus a recipe for Cajun Shrimp & Potato Chowder}

Easy ways to simplify your life, plus a recipe for Cajun Shrimp & Potato Chowder!

Blackberry and Roasted Fennel Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
January 2, 2012 – 10:32 am | 22 Comments
Blackberry and Roasted Fennel Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

A healthy salad that’s filling and packs a ton of flavor. Here’s to a healthy 2012!

christmas brownies
December 17, 2011 – 8:40 am | 7 Comments
christmas brownies

Christmas Brownies so easy your kids can make them all by themselves!

Goat Cheese Cannelloni with Morels and Truffles
December 13, 2011 – 10:38 am | 17 Comments
Goat Cheese Cannelloni with Morels and Truffles

truf·fle noun /ˈtrəfəl/
Truffles, plural A strong-smelling underground fungus that resembles an irregular, rough-skinned potato, growing chiefly in broad-leaved woodland on calcareous soils. It is considered a culinary delicacy and found, especially in France, with the aid of trained dogs or pigs.

{top chef recipe} Green Onion & Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese
December 12, 2011 – 10:52 am | 12 Comments
{top chef recipe} Green Onion & Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese

A killer mac ‘n cheese recipe created by Top Chef’s Tiffany Derry!

shortbreads and a cookie stamp {giveaway}
December 12, 2011 – 9:03 am | 18 Comments
shortbreads and a cookie stamp {giveaway}

An easy recipe for shortbread cookies plus the chance to win a Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamp from Stampin’ Up!

skillet brownies {with a secret ingredient}
December 6, 2011 – 11:24 am | 8 Comments
skillet brownies {with a secret ingredient}

Once you try brownies baked in a skillet you’ll never go back!

quick and easy quinoa dinner
December 3, 2011 – 9:57 am | 12 Comments
quick and easy quinoa dinner

Quinoa, kale, goat cheese, pine nuts and lemon. YUM!!

pumpkin pancakes with caramel syrup and pecans
December 2, 2011 – 10:25 am | 19 Comments
pumpkin pancakes with caramel syrup and pecans

These pancakes are quick, easy and delicious – with or without the homemade caramel syrup!

Holiday Hysteria Twitter Party
December 1, 2011 – 10:58 am | 30 Comments
Holiday Hysteria Twitter Party

We’re giving away some fabulous prizes during the Holiday Hysteria Twitter Party! RSVP now so you don’t miss out!

Loving on Leftovers
November 22, 2011 – 8:28 am | 14 Comments
Loving on Leftovers

Last week I co-hosted a class on how to turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into something delicious and unexpected. Here’s the recap with some great recipes!

Crunchy Cinnamon Topping in 2 minutes
November 19, 2011 – 11:24 am | 17 Comments
Crunchy Cinnamon Topping in 2 minutes

A crunchy cinnamon topping you can use for any number of delicious desserts!

My Simply Potatoes video has arrived!!
November 16, 2011 – 11:51 am | 28 Comments
My Simply Potatoes video has arrived!!

Watch me make Turkey Shepherd’s Pie using Simply Potatoes. Perfect for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey!

Blog for a Cause & Italian Sausage Sliders
November 14, 2011 – 3:43 pm | 46 Comments
Blog for a Cause & Italian Sausage Sliders

A fast, easy and delicious recipe for Johnsonville Italian Sausage Sliders. Plus Johnsonville is making a $50 to Homestretch for every comment – see post for details!

quick and easy sausage gravy
November 10, 2011 – 8:52 am | 14 Comments
quick and easy sausage gravy

An easy recipe for sausage gravy. All you need are the biscuits!

Chocolate Pudding…FAST.
November 9, 2011 – 9:51 am | 33 Comments
Chocolate Pudding…FAST.

My favorite chocolate pudding recipe for when I need chocolate NOW!

cheddar biscuits
November 8, 2011 – 10:58 am | 13 Comments
cheddar biscuits

Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits, with both the top secret original recipe and a lactose-free version!

Herbed Blinis with Wild Alaskan Salmon and Lemon-Caper Creme Fraiche
November 7, 2011 – 9:16 am | 29 Comments
Herbed Blinis with Wild Alaskan Salmon and Lemon-Caper Creme Fraiche

A few weeks ago I was approached by reps for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, asking if I was willing to be their representative at the International Food Blogging Conference. I would need to create a recipe for them, and here it is!

pumpkin bread with a streusel swirl
October 31, 2011 – 10:24 am | 18 Comments
pumpkin bread with a streusel swirl

An easy pumpkin bread with a mix-in streusel swirl!

Pumpkin Soup
October 29, 2011 – 11:22 pm | 16 Comments
Pumpkin Soup

An easy and delicious pumpkin soup using either canned or homemade pumpkin puree.

Dinner Party Idea: The Rack of Pork
October 29, 2011 – 4:16 pm | 4 Comments
Dinner Party Idea: The Rack of Pork

Serving a Rack of Pork is easy and a great choice for a dinner party!

Roast Rack of Pork with Caramelized Maple Onions
October 23, 2011 – 10:15 am | 28 Comments
Roast Rack of Pork with Caramelized Maple Onions

A killer recipe for roast rack of pork plus a Costco Cash giveaway!

killer chili – happy fall, everyone!
October 13, 2011 – 3:46 pm | 10 Comments
killer chili – happy fall, everyone!

My secret for making a killer chili!

Life-Changing Italian Meatballs
October 5, 2011 – 1:28 pm | 5 Comments
Life-Changing Italian Meatballs

Bob from Johnsonville swears these meatballs will change your life!

Wok-Seared Duck Salad {+ a giveaway}
September 16, 2011 – 3:28 pm | 21 Comments
Wok-Seared Duck Salad {+ a giveaway}

A delicious recipe for Wok-Seared Duck Salad from Emeril Lagasse, plus the chance to win his newest cookbook!

cajun shrimp stew
September 14, 2011 – 1:42 pm | 6 Comments
cajun shrimp stew

A delicious and healthy stew that comes straight from Emeril’s new cookbook, “sizzling skillets and other one-pot wonders”!

the BEST egg casserole
August 23, 2011 – 6:51 pm | 6 Comments
the BEST egg casserole

My favorite egg casserole, plus 12 great reasons to eat your eggs!

3-minute breakfast hash
August 8, 2011 – 9:23 am | 6 Comments
3-minute breakfast hash

Making a healthy and delicious breakfast is easier than you think!

quick tomato gratin
July 30, 2011 – 1:47 pm | 2 Comments
quick tomato gratin

What to do with that surplus of summer tomatoes? Try this quick & easy gratin!

the secret to a killer margarita
July 26, 2011 – 9:47 am | 9 Comments
the secret to a killer margarita

Learn the simple secret to making killer margaritas!

grilled shrimp with garlic & beer
July 1, 2011 – 10:00 am | 11 Comments
grilled shrimp with garlic & beer

Happy Fourth of July! Try this easy recipe for grilled shrimp with beer & garlic. Quick & easy but crazy good!

easy caprese bites
June 14, 2011 – 11:45 am | 15 Comments
easy caprese bites

Easy Caprese Bites are an easy and elegant way to serve caprese salad. Make a quick balsamic reduction and it becomes heavenly!

Roasted Salmon with Tarragon-Lemon Mustard
May 24, 2011 – 2:30 pm | 2 Comments
Roasted Salmon with Tarragon-Lemon Mustard

The easiest dinner you’ll ever make – and it’s healthy, too!

Sesame Crusted Asian Scallops
May 23, 2011 – 5:01 pm | 3 Comments
Sesame Crusted Asian Scallops

Here’s another easy recipe that makes fast work out of dinner using Saucy Mama’s Pacific Rim Ginger Dressing.

Shrimp Salad in Endive Cups
May 23, 2011 – 2:40 pm | 4 Comments
Shrimp Salad in Endive Cups

This recipe took second in Saucy Mama’s “Fab with Five” recipe contest!

All About BOSCH (hint…they rock!)
May 17, 2011 – 11:27 am | 10 Comments
All About BOSCH (hint…they rock!)

Focaccia bread, cooking with some amazing chefs, and BOSCH appliances. Throw in some great food and wine and you’ve got one fabulous trip to Scottsdale!

balsamic vinaigrette salad
April 28, 2011 – 9:36 am | 5 Comments
balsamic vinaigrette salad

With all the cooking that I do, most of the time it’s the simple things that I love the most. This balsamic vinaigrette salad is one of my easy favorites that I typically make at …

Asparagus Soup with Coconut Lemon Crème Fraiche
April 2, 2011 – 9:31 am | 11 Comments
Asparagus Soup with Coconut Lemon Crème Fraiche

I’m obsessed with asparagus. It’s the perfect vegetable – easy to clean and trim with so many different ways to prepare it that I often have trouble deciding.

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Meyer Lemon & Grana Padano
March 22, 2011 – 3:36 pm | 11 Comments
Shaved Asparagus Salad with Meyer Lemon & Grana Padano

It’s asparagus season! Try this easy yet elegant salad.

Cooking Connections
February 22, 2011 – 9:20 am | One Comment
Cooking Connections

I’m co-hosting an upcoming class in the Web’s first-ever virtual cooking school, Cooking Connections, and I would love for all of you to join me!

white bean & italian sausage stew
February 20, 2011 – 9:26 am | 11 Comments
white bean & italian sausage stew

This White Bean Stew with Italian Sausage has only a few ingredients yet has a wonderful flavor!

s’mores cupcakes
February 18, 2011 – 1:02 pm | 19 Comments
s’mores cupcakes

This recipe for s’mores cupcakes is the absolute BEST!

penne with butternut squash and goat cheese
February 8, 2011 – 3:25 pm | 15 Comments
penne with butternut squash and goat cheese

An easy and deliciously different pasta dish – perfect for fall!

empanadas!
February 5, 2011 – 3:42 pm | 10 Comments
empanadas!

A great appetizer for your Super Bowl spread!

Valentine’s Day Cookie Kit Giveaway!
February 3, 2011 – 9:41 am | 31 Comments
Valentine’s Day Cookie Kit Giveaway!

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. Congrats to Michelle V!!
Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is almost here?!! It always seems to sneak up on me, but this year I’ve vowed to be ready. Valentine’s for the …

the gourmoo shoot – behind the scenes
February 2, 2011 – 7:25 pm | 2 Comments
the gourmoo shoot – behind the scenes

Dishing on a fun weekend in Los Angeles, spent hanging out with some awesome and fun celebrity chefs!

Packer Soup!
January 31, 2011 – 4:05 pm | 7 Comments
Packer Soup!

Looking for a stand-out Super Bowl recipe? Try this healthy and delicious recipe for Packer Soup!

Friday Foodie Links – Superbowl Edition
January 28, 2011 – 5:12 pm | 4 Comments
Friday Foodie Links – Superbowl Edition

There are so many great recipes out there – and so many great food blogs – that I often find myself overwhelmed with whom to follow, which recipes to try, the best places for inspiration. …

The Garlic Bread Chicken Sandwich
January 25, 2011 – 10:12 am | One Comment
The Garlic Bread Chicken Sandwich

Like chicken sandwiches and love garlic bread? Vote for my sandwich that combines the two and $5,000 will be donated to Share our Strength when it wins!

15 minute New England Clam Chowder
January 12, 2011 – 9:47 am | One Comment
15 minute New England Clam Chowder

An easy and delicious recipe for pressure cooker New England Clam Chowder!

White Bean and Steak Salad
January 6, 2011 – 9:53 am | One Comment
White Bean and Steak Salad

A different and super delicious steak salad!

Chocolate Souffles with Brown Sugar & Rum Whipped Cream
December 18, 2010 – 10:21 am | 4 Comments
Chocolate Souffles with Brown Sugar & Rum Whipped Cream

Delicious, easy and entirely make-ahead. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

How to Brine a Turkey
December 14, 2010 – 8:29 am | No Comment
How to Brine a Turkey

What is brining and why should you bother?
Read on for answers and a recipe!

Tips for Hosting Your Holiday Dinner
November 28, 2010 – 9:55 am | 7 Comments
Tips for Hosting Your Holiday Dinner

Holiday dinners don’t have to be stressful; in fact, they can be relaxing and even fun.

Chipotle Stuffing Cakes with Lime-Cilantro Cream
November 26, 2010 – 11:08 am | One Comment
Chipotle Stuffing Cakes with Lime-Cilantro Cream

If you’re bored with the same old leftovers, try these delicious stuffing cakes!

Asparagus Salad
November 25, 2010 – 8:23 am | No Comment
Asparagus Salad

Enjoy this delicious and easy asparagus salad at your next get-together or for a light weekday lunch. It’s simple and sophisticated!

Five Things to do with Leftover Steak
October 17, 2010 – 8:24 am | 15 Comments
Five Things to do with Leftover Steak

Did you go out for dinner last night and bring home the remnants?
Try these delicious and easy recipes to transform your leftover
steak into something new and delicious!

Good Bite & Mini Apple Walnut Tarts
October 13, 2010 – 2:07 pm | 17 Comments
Good Bite & Mini Apple Walnut Tarts

Try these Mini Apple-Walnut tarts; they’re easy and delish – perfect for the holidays!

How to Cook Eggs & The Giveaway Winner!
October 10, 2010 – 9:45 pm | 6 Comments
How to Cook Eggs & The Giveaway Winner!

I finally learned the right technique for how to make an omelette!
Thanks to Jeffrey Saad and Howard Helmer, I can whip up an omelette in
a flash and I have the fluffiest scrambled eggs around!

Five Deliciously Different Butternut Squash Recipes
October 6, 2010 – 11:05 am | 6 Comments
Five Deliciously Different Butternut Squash Recipes

Five butternut squash recipes (and not one is a soup)!

willamette egg farm
October 5, 2010 – 7:39 am | 6 Comments
willamette egg farm

I was recently given the amazing opportunity to travel to Silverton, Oregon to find out first hand what it’s really like inside a farm whose sole purpose is to raise chickens for egg production. It was an eye opening experience, and not in the way I’d expected.

Individual Coconut Bread Puddings
October 3, 2010 – 7:19 am | 5 Comments
Individual Coconut Bread Puddings

This Nature’s Pride bread recipe was created in an attempt to score tickets and accommodations to the Foodbuzz Festival in November (it was also created so that I could eat it…a lot of it). It’s sponsored by Nature’s Pride, who asked the Foodbuzz featured publishers to create a recipe with their yummy bread (it’s my husband’s favorite)!

the stuffed french toast waffle panini
October 3, 2010 – 1:41 am | 17 Comments
the stuffed french toast waffle panini

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 little pancake house where all …

Lemongrass Shrimp with Minted Apples
September 30, 2010 – 8:27 am | 5 Comments
Lemongrass Shrimp with Minted Apples

Try this recipe with lemongrass shrimp and minted apples for a delicious and healthy light supper!

Bacon-Wrapped Lime-Chipotle Chicken Stuffed with Jalapeno Poppers
September 15, 2010 – 5:43 pm | 39 Comments
Bacon-Wrapped Lime-Chipotle Chicken Stuffed with Jalapeno Poppers

Get your SuperBowl on with this delicious Jalapeno Popper Recipe!

Cracked Pepper and Goat Cheese Zucchini Roll-Ups
September 15, 2010 – 5:40 pm | 8 Comments
Cracked Pepper and Goat Cheese Zucchini Roll-Ups

Try this easy and delicious appetizer for your Thanksgiving feast!

Vegetable-Stuffed Chicken with Ginger-Hoisin Sauce
August 15, 2010 – 6:44 pm | 4 Comments
Vegetable-Stuffed Chicken with Ginger-Hoisin Sauce

I am terrible at stuffing chicken breasts. I pound out the chicken, make the stuffing, add said stuffing to said chicken, and things roll along pretty smoothly. Then…the stuffing never, ever stays where it’s supposed to. It inevitably oozes out the sides and all over the pan. I know, I know…toothpicks should do the trick, right? Sadly, not in my case. I’m hopelessly stuffing-challenged.

Arugula Salad with Avocado and Strawberries
August 6, 2010 – 2:09 pm | 3 Comments
Arugula Salad with Avocado and Strawberries

Easy, healthy and oh-so-delicious!

Buitoni Frozen Meals Dinner Party!
August 1, 2010 – 5:06 pm | 5 Comments
Buitoni Frozen Meals Dinner Party!

Leave it to Buitoni to come up with an even easier way to host a dinner party. Buitoni provided us with their frozen pasta meals for two, then asked if I’d create some salads to accompany the pasta. And of course, we had to invite some friends to share it all with!

the candy cake
July 30, 2010 – 8:08 am | 7 Comments
the candy cake

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not much of a cake baker. I’m really not into making “fancy” cakes of any kind. Too putsy and time consuming, when all I want to do is eat!

Whole Grilled Trout with Fresh Herbs, Garlic and Lemon
July 29, 2010 – 10:35 am | One Comment
Whole Grilled Trout with Fresh Herbs, Garlic and Lemon

The beach…a three-hour canoe trip down the river…boating through four of the 22 connecting lakes that make up the Waupaca Chain o’ Lakes. Hanging out with my family and seeing old friends (some I hadn’t …

Fresh Cherry-Chipotle Salsa
July 13, 2010 – 5:22 pm | 5 Comments
Fresh Cherry-Chipotle Salsa

My favorite salsa recipe!

Pomegranate-Chipotle Black Bean Sliders
July 11, 2010 – 5:58 pm | 9 Comments
Pomegranate-Chipotle Black Bean Sliders

My version of the black bean burger, made even better with a pomegranate-chipotle glaze.

Wild Alaskan Seafood: Cook it Frozen!
July 8, 2010 – 7:44 am | 4 Comments
Wild Alaskan Seafood: Cook it Frozen!

When the Alaskan Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) contacted me about trying their straight-from-freezer-to-oven cooking technique, I (of course) jumped at the chance. Fish, especially salmon, is very popular on our dinner table; my two young daughters devour it which makes it an especially appealing choice.

Johnsonville Brats Giveaway!!
July 7, 2010 – 8:10 am | 158 Comments
Johnsonville Brats Giveaway!!

WE HAVE OUR WINNERS!!
Congratulations to badmeeker, Tari L. and Heather in SF!

4th of July Recipes
July 3, 2010 – 1:36 am | 7 Comments
4th of July Recipes

Hey guys! Here are a couple of 4th of July recipes that are perfect for barbecues! Have a great weekend!
Fourth of July Recipe – Red, White & Blue Cooler (non-alcoholic and great for kids!)

Baked Hasselback Potatoes
July 2, 2010 – 12:47 pm | 9 Comments
Baked Hasselback Potatoes

I wasn’t planning on making hasselback potatoes this week.
My plan for this week was to enjoy being home with my girls, relaxing by the pool and doing some fun baking and crafts with them. No …

Bacon Wrapped Scallops (with garlic butter!)
June 29, 2010 – 8:20 am | 6 Comments
Bacon Wrapped Scallops (with garlic butter!)

Welcome to an easy and elegant appetizer.

Foodbuzz 24×24: The Five Ingredient Dinner Party
June 27, 2010 – 3:55 pm | 3 Comments
Foodbuzz 24×24: The Five Ingredient Dinner Party

Throwing a dinner party can be stressful, time consuming and expensive. That’s why for this month’s Foodbuzz 24 proposal I thought a Five-Ingredient Dinner Party was in order. Every dish at our party had five or less ingredients, from appetizer down to dessert!

Agave Salmon Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise
June 25, 2010 – 8:17 am | 14 Comments
Agave Salmon Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

One of my favorite food bloggers shares a healthy and delicious salmon recipe.

BEERamisu
June 22, 2010 – 8:31 am | 4 Comments
BEERamisu

This is one you’ve just gotta try!

Raspberry Lemon Pudding Cakes
June 15, 2010 – 7:45 am | 3 Comments
Raspberry Lemon Pudding Cakes

A delicious and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for your next dinner party.

Hot and Spicy Queso Fresco Burgers
June 10, 2010 – 6:07 am | 3 Comments
Hot and Spicy Queso Fresco Burgers

Every time I think I’m “over” Rachael Ray and her magazine, she throws out one really awesome recipe that keeps me reading month after month. I much prefer “Fine Cooking” or “Cooking Light” for recipes …

ravioli jambalaya
May 25, 2010 – 5:41 am | 4 Comments
ravioli jambalaya

As promised, here’s another recipe from the Buitoni Pasta Party. This was one of the faves – enjoy!

The Buitoni Pasta Dinner Party
May 23, 2010 – 8:50 am | 12 Comments
The Buitoni Pasta Dinner Party

Foodbuzz always seems to know what I need, when I need it.
For example, they knew that a mere four months after moving to a new state, I needed a way to meet some new people …

the galaxy granola giveaway!
May 20, 2010 – 10:54 am | 36 Comments
the galaxy granola giveaway!

UPDATE: WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THIS CONTEST.
Congratulations to ANN BRENNAN!! Your delicious granola will be shipped
out shortly – thanks so much to everyone for entering!
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Random numbers generated Jun 10 2010 at 8:9:57 …

Fish Tacos in a Cup
April 29, 2010 – 8:12 am | 10 Comments
Fish Tacos in a Cup

The addition of wasabi make these fish tacos something special.

reese’s peanut butter bars
April 13, 2010 – 7:08 am | 23 Comments
reese’s peanut butter bars

DO NOT MAKE THESE BARS…if you don’t want to eat the whole pan.

Sweet Potato-Chicken Hash and Poached Eggs with Green Chile Hollandaise
April 8, 2010 – 8:00 am | 11 Comments
Sweet Potato-Chicken Hash and Poached Eggs with Green Chile Hollandaise

One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever eaten!

szechuan beef pasta
March 31, 2010 – 7:43 am | 16 Comments
szechuan beef pasta

An easy weeknight meal that makes the most out of ground turkey or beef.

mini yogurt cheese balls
March 23, 2010 – 6:26 am | 21 Comments
mini yogurt cheese balls

Healthy and delicious, these yogurt balls make a gorgeous appetizer!

finally…a delicious and creamy stovetop mac ‘n cheese!
March 22, 2010 – 6:11 am | 16 Comments
finally…a delicious and creamy stovetop mac ‘n cheese!

I’ve been on the lookout for a great mac ‘n cheese recipe for a long time now. I have one that I love that uses several different cheeses, topped with tomatoes and bread crumbs, baked …

Nutella Mousse…just 2 ingredients!
March 16, 2010 – 1:22 am | 45 Comments
Nutella Mousse…just 2 ingredients!

Okay, so you know how much I love an easy recipe that delivers huge, right? 

steak, guinness and cheese pie
March 15, 2010 – 1:23 pm | 3 Comments
steak, guinness and cheese pie

I’ve recently become a big Jamie Oliver fan. I find his food movement very inspiring, his recipes always great, and he seems like an all-around good guy. I’ve already set my dvr to record his …

guinness corned beef and cabbage
March 14, 2010 – 7:24 am | 17 Comments
guinness corned beef and cabbage

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 …

now that’s some twisted bacon!
March 13, 2010 – 6:10 am | 21 Comments
now that’s some twisted bacon!

Two simple ways to make bacon better. You can thank me later.

Carrot Souffle
March 5, 2010 – 2:10 pm | 25 Comments
Carrot Souffle

Still looking for the perfect Thanksgiving side dish? This is my signature!

I’ll take a salsa, straight up
March 4, 2010 – 6:25 pm | 10 Comments
I’ll take a salsa, straight up

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 …

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies
February 26, 2010 – 11:52 am | One Comment
Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

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 …

Chicken Wellington
February 25, 2010 – 2:59 pm | 7 Comments
Chicken Wellington

Alan’s most requested recipe, perfect for V-Day!

apricot & cherry mini crumbles
February 25, 2010 – 2:26 pm | 15 Comments
apricot & cherry mini crumbles

Passionate About Baking serves up a delicious dessert!

chocolate bowls…and a bit of chocolate orange mousse
February 21, 2010 – 10:04 am | 20 Comments
chocolate bowls…and a bit of chocolate orange mousse

To make these easy chocolate bowls, you only need chocolate…and balloons!

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!
February 16, 2010 – 9:43 am | 15 Comments
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw, to be exact!

braided salmon
February 15, 2010 – 3:33 pm | 22 Comments
braided salmon

A stunning main course that’s also delicious and healthy!

be our guest…banana upside down cake
February 10, 2010 – 9:20 am | 7 Comments
be our guest…banana upside down cake

Banana Upside-Down Cake. Serious Yum.

marshmallow pops
February 7, 2010 – 6:23 am | 10 Comments
marshmallow pops

An easy and fun dessert to make with your kids!

Cooking with KIDS!!
January 12, 2010 – 9:35 am | 6 Comments
Cooking with KIDS!!

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 …

Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day – We’re Giving It Away!
December 8, 2009 – 9:27 am | 45 Comments
Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day – We’re Giving It Away!

WE HAVE A WINNER!
Congratulations to Jeanette Albright!

Starry-Eyed Christmas Cookies
December 3, 2009 – 10:18 am | 14 Comments
Starry-Eyed Christmas Cookies

The easiest Christmas cookie you’ll ever make!

cherry shortbreads
November 13, 2009 – 1:30 pm | 7 Comments
cherry shortbreads

Another great Christmas cookie recipe!

Strip Steak with Pepper Cream Sauce
October 6, 2009 – 7:42 am | 3 Comments
Strip Steak with Pepper Cream Sauce

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 …

Peach-Pear Crisp
September 22, 2009 – 6:35 am | 7 Comments
Peach-Pear Crisp

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 …

pot roast penne
September 18, 2009 – 6:28 am | 2 Comments
pot roast penne

Ahhhh…cooler weather…

Blueberries on the Bottom Cake
September 11, 2009 – 7:44 am | 9 Comments
Blueberries on the Bottom Cake

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” …

jalapeno popper dip
September 1, 2009 – 5:46 pm | 3 Comments
jalapeno popper dip

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 …

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw
August 19, 2009 – 6:54 am | 12 Comments
Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw

The Wicked Noodle takes the grand prize with this easy recipe!

stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins
August 17, 2009 – 7:13 am | 3 Comments
stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins

Black beans, fresh corn, chicken marinated in a flavorful, spicy lime chipotle marinade, stuffed into a fresh poblano pepper, topped with gooey, melted cheese…

Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales
August 13, 2009 – 7:39 am | 8 Comments
Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales

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 …

Orzo Pasta with Shrimp
August 10, 2009 – 6:35 am | 8 Comments
Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

A refreshing dish – perfect for your Memorial Day picnic!

individual oreo cheesecakes
August 4, 2009 – 1:22 pm | 12 Comments
individual oreo cheesecakes

As I type out this post, I’m enjoying a coffee and a blueberry scone in a real live coffee shop

nana’s oatmeal pancakes
July 29, 2009 – 8:35 am | 22 Comments
nana’s oatmeal pancakes

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My mom is the best cook in the world.
Period.

be our guest – bagels!
July 22, 2009 – 7:20 am | 5 Comments
be our guest – bagels!

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 …

stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes
July 14, 2009 – 3:33 pm | 8 Comments
stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes

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 …

be our guest – lemon buttercream melting moments
July 13, 2009 – 9:29 am | 13 Comments
be our guest – lemon buttercream melting moments

Delicious lemon cookies that melt in your mouth.

doll cakes
July 8, 2009 – 3:07 pm | 9 Comments
doll cakes

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 …

killer chipotle shrimp
July 3, 2009 – 7:30 am | 7 Comments
killer chipotle shrimp

It’s official…I have a new idol.

coconut banana bread with lime glaze
June 24, 2009 – 1:19 pm | 8 Comments
coconut banana bread with lime glaze

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 – easy and delicious!
June 23, 2009 – 6:12 am | 5 Comments
soft shell crab – easy and delicious!

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? …

shrimp and feta rigatoni – the perfect recipe
June 16, 2009 – 7:14 am | 4 Comments
shrimp and feta rigatoni – the perfect recipe

An easy shrimp recipe with a secret ingredient.

mac ‘n cheese for grownups!
June 12, 2009 – 7:28 am | 8 Comments
mac ‘n cheese for grownups!

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 …

Father’s Day is June 21st – do you know where your ideas are?
June 10, 2009 – 6:52 am | 2 Comments
Father’s Day is June 21st – do you know where your ideas are?

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 …

be our guest…the portabella mushroom burger
June 4, 2009 – 9:31 am | 2 Comments
be our guest…the portabella mushroom burger

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 …

refreshing strawberry limeade
June 3, 2009 – 6:11 am | 5 Comments
refreshing strawberry limeade

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 …

Johnsonville Brat Throwdown!
June 1, 2009 – 9:23 am | 10 Comments
Johnsonville Brat Throwdown!

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 …

three burgers…by bobby flay
May 24, 2009 – 2:59 pm | 5 Comments
three burgers…by bobby flay

Three delicious burgers by my favorite celeb chef!

chips!!
May 8, 2009 – 9:16 am | 5 Comments
chips!!

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 …

mango banana smoothie – it’s what’s for dinner!
May 7, 2009 – 8:05 am | 10 Comments
mango banana smoothie – it’s what’s for dinner!

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 …

baby bell peppers stuffed with cream cheese and fresh ricotta
April 23, 2009 – 8:14 am | 13 Comments
baby bell peppers stuffed with cream cheese and fresh ricotta

These little beauties will make your next barbecue something special.

the BEST recipe site? look no further
April 17, 2009 – 8:57 am | 16 Comments
the BEST recipe site?  look no further

If you’ve read my About page, then you’re pretty much caught up

baby portabellas with hummus and feta
April 16, 2009 – 11:23 pm | 9 Comments
baby portabellas with hummus and feta

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 …

the miracle noodle
April 15, 2009 – 12:59 pm | 11 Comments
the miracle noodle

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 …

simple roasted asparagus
April 13, 2009 – 1:44 pm | 15 Comments
simple roasted asparagus

Asparagus is in season! Learn the quick and easy way to bring out its delicious flavor.

easy + flan x cake = wickedly delicious
April 7, 2009 – 7:29 am | 6 Comments
easy + flan x cake  = wickedly delicious

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 …

pomegranate-chipotle baby back ribs
April 6, 2009 – 7:03 am | 7 Comments
pomegranate-chipotle baby back ribs

My favorite rib recipe!

a DIRTy little secret
April 3, 2009 – 3:23 pm | 8 Comments
a DIRTy little secret

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 …

hummus…not just for crackers anymore
March 30, 2009 – 9:45 am | 7 Comments
hummus…not just for crackers anymore

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 …

parmesan shrimp
March 26, 2009 – 3:41 pm | 5 Comments
parmesan shrimp

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 …

hot chocolate, nutella style
March 24, 2009 – 8:17 am | 18 Comments
hot chocolate, nutella style

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…

smoked paprika roast chicken – day one
March 16, 2009 – 9:56 am | 5 Comments
smoked paprika roast chicken – day one

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 – day two
March 16, 2009 – 6:56 am | 3 Comments
smoked paprika roast chicken – day two

…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 …

potatoes anna
March 10, 2009 – 2:02 pm | 6 Comments
potatoes anna

I love potatoes for so many different reasons.  They’re cheap, versatile, healthy, and full of flavor.

wicked baby back ribs
March 9, 2009 – 9:53 am | 4 Comments
wicked baby back ribs

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 …

smoky chipotle tomatillo chicken
March 9, 2009 – 9:17 am | One Comment
smoky chipotle tomatillo chicken

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 …

jello pinwheels
March 7, 2009 – 6:49 am | 12 Comments
jello pinwheels

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 …

shrimp cakes with avocado corn salsa
March 6, 2009 – 10:22 pm | 8 Comments
shrimp cakes with avocado corn salsa

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 …

mushrooms au gratin
March 4, 2009 – 9:42 am | 8 Comments
mushrooms au gratin

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 …

seared tilapia with chili-lime butter
March 2, 2009 – 7:10 pm | 6 Comments
seared tilapia with chili-lime butter

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 …

asparagus…in a bag?
March 1, 2009 – 10:49 am | 4 Comments
asparagus…in a bag?

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 …

quick chipotle mayo
March 1, 2009 – 10:29 am | One Comment
quick chipotle mayo

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!

cinnamon bread puddings with caramel sauce
February 27, 2009 – 9:05 am | 10 Comments
cinnamon bread puddings with caramel sauce

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 – …

wicked chocolate-caramel bars
February 25, 2009 – 10:29 am | 7 Comments
wicked chocolate-caramel bars

I am unintentionally on a caramel sauce recipes 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 …

wicked ice cream balls
February 25, 2009 – 7:28 am | 5 Comments
wicked ice cream balls

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 …

wasabi-ginger mayo
February 23, 2009 – 9:29 am | No Comment
wasabi-ginger mayo

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 …

homemade caramel sauce
February 23, 2009 – 8:29 am | No Comment
homemade caramel sauce

If you’ve ever wondered how to make caramel sauce, then this post is for you!
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 …

cajun chicken alfredo
February 23, 2009 – 3:04 am | No Comment
cajun chicken alfredo

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.  …

The Bacon Explosion
February 21, 2009 – 7:36 am | 5 Comments
The Bacon Explosion

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 …

mmmmm…cow
February 20, 2009 – 10:06 am | 7 Comments
mmmmm…cow

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 - …

corn muffins in poblano cups
February 16, 2009 – 7:45 am | 3 Comments
corn muffins in poblano cups

 
 
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 …

luscious lemon curd
February 14, 2009 – 9:42 am | One Comment
luscious lemon curd

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 …

really awesome beer bread
February 13, 2009 – 3:57 pm | 3 Comments
really awesome beer bread

I don’t do bread…except for this easy and delicious recipe!

chipotle chicken strips with creamy cilantro dipping sauce
February 13, 2009 – 3:56 pm | One Comment
chipotle chicken strips with creamy cilantro dipping sauce

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 …

killer chocolate chip banana bread
February 8, 2009 – 3:10 pm | One Comment
killer chocolate chip banana bread

Why is it that whenever I’m craving something, I never seem to have the goods in the house to make it?

flavored butters
February 4, 2009 – 10:28 am | No Comment
flavored butters

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 …

ahhhh…chipotle
February 3, 2009 – 3:26 pm | 2 Comments
ahhhh…chipotle

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 …

margaritas for dessert
February 2, 2009 – 12:49 pm | 2 Comments
margaritas for dessert

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 …

ice-cream-cone cupcakes
January 31, 2009 – 12:30 pm | One Comment
ice-cream-cone cupcakes

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 …

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
January 31, 2009 – 9:02 am | 2 Comments
Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

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 …

BLT Bites
January 5, 2009 – 8:51 am | No Comment
BLT Bites

Little BLT’s you can just pop right into your mouth!