This is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into a classic spaghetti and meatballs meal. This will please picky eaters and satisfy a more sophisticated palate. Spaghetti and meatballs…..can’t be healthy, surely not, it’s too good to be true! Well, why not? Let’s swap out the artery-clogging ground beef for some lean […]

I’m loving these Smores Trooper Cupcakes! I mean, you had me at Star Wars, right? Someone to get these cookie cutters for me for the next gift giving occasion! Out of the Star Wars cookie cutter set I’ve made Vader Egg Salad, Yoda Oreos and Boba Fett ice cream sandwiches, but I’ve yet to use […]

I recently discovered Plate Fodder (thanks for Submitting your site!) and I thought this was a fun and interesting concoction…  A great combo of a pastry and a bread pudding.  Baked Tart Cherry and Berry Charlotte with Coconut Sugar and Tepin Chili Glaze   As for the runner up – I decided to treat the […]

Need a last minute dessert for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities? Try this quick and easy Guinness spice cake (I know you’ve got some Guinness on hand. It is St. Patrick’s Day after all). Since tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and I’ve been sorely neglectful thus far in posting recipes related to this historic holiday, […]

This is one of my favorite bread recipes because it can be made in bulk and weeks ahead of time. It’s especially nice for the holidays when your schedule is so busy – simply make these rolls when you have time and stick them in the freezer until the big day! It can also be […]

Dorothy, at Shockingly Delicious, assures me interestingly named dish, Crispy Smashers (aka Irish Road Kill) is the best potato dish EVER! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.  It’s certainly cute! Every woman I have given this recipe to has called me later and said something like this: “My husband wants ONLY this kind of […]

St. Patrick’s day is coming up… got any cooking plans?  Here are some of the recipes we shared last year on Foodwhirl.com. Guiness Corned Beef Irish Car Bomb Bread Pudding Niki’s Homemade Corned Beef and Cabbage St. Patty’s Ideas – Corned Beef & Cabbage Tacos Irish Car Bomb Ice-cream Sundae Spotlight- Guinness Spiced Muffins Leftover […]

Loving this delish looking rolled steak from Foodwhirl favorite,  Talk of Tomatoes. I had so much fun making this rolled steak. Sure, I splurge on the finer cuts, but weekday and budget-practical meals means ‘less choice cuts’ make more regular debuts. This is one of my favorite ways to serve up a gussied up flank […]

(yes, I know Pi Day was yesterday) My brother:  “It’s Pi Day, why don’t you have a pie on Foodwhirl?” Me:  “Ummm, I haven’t made a pie lately?” My brother: “But… It’s Pi Day.  You need pie.” Me: “Well, make me a pie and I’ll put it up on Foodwhirl, tomorrow” My brother:  “OK.” Click […]

Roasting vegetables brings out great flavor in them… They are a great, simple side dish, too.  For things like this squash, I like to roast it ahead of time, then use it in salads or broil with brown sugar on top for a quick side dish.  You can do the same thing with sweet potatoes, […]

Whitney sends us this idea for a healthier mac & cheese featuring hidden butternut squash… Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food for 4 year olds and 40 year olds!  This is a healthy and wholesome version on a classic comfort dish.  www.SquashBlossomBabies.com offers recipes for the entire family.  I am a work at […]

The always lovely Dorothy from Shockingly Delicious sends us this lovely Salmon and Caramelized Onion Quiche! Yeah, real men don’t eat quiche (does anyone even GET that bizarre reference these days?) but a good quiche is way yummy… so check it out! We – children and adults alike – love our smoked salmon in the […]

Beth Kemper sends us this yummy recipe for a Fried Green Tomatoes, topped with bacon , goat cheese and jalapeños… and served with a variety of hot sauces for that little extra “ooomph”!  I love her addition of fried jalopenos – if you’ve never had those, they are great. Here’s Beth’s how-to on making them, […]

Last year, Niki posted her entire process for making homemade corned beef – corning it herself rather than buying that pink stuff in the store.  So if you’re up for doing it for this St. Paddy’s day, it’s time to start thinking about it! Here are the three posts from last year, with all the […]

We’ve been following Yummy Supper for a while here at foodwhirl, watching the exotic travels they’ve been up to… This recipe certainly looks tropical and delicious! When we were in Australia last fall, I loved scouring all the wonderful cooking magazines from that part of the world. There was a freshness and enthusiasm that really […]

Looking for something impressive to serve the next time you’re entertaining?  Look no further than Mădălina’s Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions, over at Duhlicious. Caramelized balsamic onions coax the mild brie to create a rich and sumptuous appetizer that will tease your taste buds. I really enjoy the flavor combination of the balsamic with the […]

I recently discovered Becoming Bianca, and this recipe caught my attention…  Remember the Make your Own Peanut Butter Cups from earlier this week?  Here’s some yummy looking cookies which use Reese’s Cups as a primary ingredient–plus only 2 ingredients, how easy is that?! Bianca says: I got an email from hubs while he was at […]

Peanut butter and chocolate?  What could be better… Wendy @ Wisdom of the Moon shows us how to make decadent homemade peanut butter cups.  (Reese’s cups are one of my favorites, so I can’t wait to try these!)  Looking for more homemade candy bars?  Here’s one from previous – Homemade Twix Bars! Make Homemade Peanut […]

Sydney at Drinkwater Kitchen sends us this cool idea!  Cheese Ice Cream?  There’s no cheese involved, but what a fun way to experience other cultures! Here is just a fun recipe for Sweet Treats.  It’s authentically Peruvian, easy to make, and I have yet to find a person who doesn’t love it. Just thought I’d […]

Hope everyone is having a lovely Valentine’s Day.  I spotted these calzones at Craftzine and thought they were just too cute… Go read the whole thing and get the recipe:  Heart Calzones

The weather is cold and icky… so what better to make than grandma’s recipe for Chicken & Dumplings? Chica & Jo write: For as long as I can remember, my grandmother has been warming my family with her chicken and dumplings. It’s the perfect comfort food during the long, oh so long, really, really long, […]

With Valentine’s Day coming up, our thoughts turn to romance.  But man, getting a table (and one that won’t cost an arm and a leg, packed in like sardines) at your favorite fancy bistro can be difficult… Here’s Nicole‘s answer to a romantic date night, when you decide to stay in and cook at home, […]

Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious shares with us these lovely, and easy, Cookie Dough Truffles.  Truffles are great because they not only taste decadently yummy, but also look more impressive than just your average plate of cookies.  What a great idea for a valentines day sweet for your sweetie, or make up a bunch for a […]

{a Foodwhirl Re-run} Years ago, when the fat-free fad was all the rage (oh, how very far we’ve come) I got on a turkey-burger kick using 99% fat free ground turkey breast.  The problem with 99% fat free anything is that it has very little fat (duh), which means very little moisture (or flavor, for […]

I was flipping through an old issue of Real Simple, and came across this recipe for Microwave Lasagna.  Now we’ve posted several lasagna recipes here, but this was a new twist.  I was initially skeptical, as my microwave is usually used for heating things up, not actual cooking of meals. But I figured this would […]