Category Archives: Spotlight

Stuffed Cheddar Whiskey Burgers

Yummy! At Pass The Sushi (@passthesushi) Here at Foodwhirl we love stuffing burgers.  It’s a great way to mix up your normal cookout, and make it a bit more special.  You can even customize the stuffings based on your guests preferences. So we loved finding this tasty combo which includes whiskey, cheddar cheese, and garlic […]

Protein Pancakes

These pancakes are a great way to enjoy fluffly pancakes but with the added protein. Simple and quick! From the original site: I’ve been working on my fitness…..lifting weights, cardio…..you know trying to defy gravity! This breakfast recipe is particularly handy if you’ve been pumping some iron and are trying to pump up your protein. […]

Black Bean Veggie Stack Ups

This is an easy and super healthy recipe. Perfect for families with kids of all ages. From the original site: When I was a little girl, my Mom would make a meal for us that she named the Chicken Stack Up. It pretty much consisted of cheese, chicken and tortillas….stack ‘em up and bake it. […]

Cute chicken salad stuffed tomatoes (and other things stuffed)

Love the attitude at Yammie’s Noshery @yammiesnoshery Quote: Guys, you just have to trust your feelings sometimes. You know, like a jedi. So add as much celery as you want. Cook the chicken any way you desire. Forget the tomato cups and have it on a croissant. Or try using roma tomatoes and just halving […]

Olympic Flaming Torch Cupcakes

Look at these neat cupcakes with their flames. Great idea! From the original site: The Olympics is starting this week and I can’t wait for it, especially the opening ceremony. We just returned from a weekend away in London and I couldn’t help but get caught up in all the excitement. The whole city is […]

Constellation cookies

LOVE these from Bake at 350 [@bakeat350tweets].  A really nice detailed tutorial on how to decorate them too. Go check it out!

Aloo (Potato) Paratha

This recipe is paratha(whole-wheat Indian flat bread) stuffed with spicy filling of boiled potatoes, onion, coriander leaves and spices. From the original site: Parathas are whole-wheat Indian flat bread. Parathas can be made plain or stuffed with many different fillings. Get the Recipe: Aloo(Potato) Paratha

Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

What a wonderful thing to make I spotted at An Edible Mosaic. I’m not sure I believe the ‘healthy enough for breakfast’ claim, but they look scrumptious and definitely worth trying out. Get the Recipe: Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Zucchini Fritters Mucver

This is one of my all-time favorite recipe for zucchini fritters. Another tasty way to get kids to eat more veggies. These crunchy fritters can be served as a festive appetizer. Get the Recipe: Zucchini Fritters Mucver

Southwest Omelet Cups

This looks like a great idea from @perrysplate . Customizable omelet cups, perfect for feeding the kiddos! These are also great low carb quick morning meal options as well. From the original site: These omelet cups were a favorite of ours. I’ve made them a few times and found they really energized the tired granola/oatmeal/pancake […]

Lamb and Purslane Pides

Turkish pizza.The lamb offered gentle flavour,lilted further by the cottage cheese and bell pepper.A drizzle of plum chili sauce brought out a delicious complexity of flavour. From the original site: Chomp, chomp, chomp. “Ooooh, this is good“, declared Mr PAB between bites. Then gesturing wildly he said, “This MUST go on the blog. It’s GOOD!” […]

Awesome (Faux) Asparagus Cake

Totally loving Megacrafty‘s take on an Asparagus Cake! She followed the tutorial at Sweetapolita to get the technique down, and then added her own tweaks to make it her own. From the original site: When you live near a town that grows world-renouned asparagus and you see a tutorial for an asparagus cake, you file it […]

Fettuccini with Fresh Corn Pesto and Pancetta

This is a creative take on pesto that is perfect when corn is in season. As an expat from the United States currently living in the Middle East, finding fresh, sweet corn was a treasure and this recipe was perfect for highlighting the wonderful flavor of this seasonal ingredient! From the original site: Living abroad […]

Chocolate Cranberry and Walnut Focaccia

Focaccia is a simple oven baked Italian bread, with or without numerous toppings. I have never quite made an attempt at baking one because I presumed breads like this are meant only for expert bakers! Well, I learnt that my preconceived notion about this bread is not quite true. Though, I must admit it’s a […]

Blackberry Compote with Gluten-Free, Vegan Crepes

These crepes look delish! And I love the idea of making your own compote. Check it out! On our recent trip to the local farmer’s market, we bought a couple crates of black berries. Juicy, sweet, bright, tart and aromatic –is exactly how these berries have been. We enjoyed a crate as soon as we […]

Macaron à la Peaches et Crème

Vanilla Macarons sandwiched with a low fat peaches & cream ice-cream … and perfect for summer! Get the Recipe: Peaches and Cream Macarons 

Gluten Free, Vegan Raspberry Almond Skillet Cake

Submitted by Sihi, who loves food, photography, and food photography! From the original site: Here’s my take on a gluten free vegan cake that is laden with fresh, juicy ripe summer raspberries and crunchy toasted almonds. http://www.wanderingladle.com/2012/06/25/baking-gluten-free-vegan-raspberry-almond-skillet-cake/

Apricot Peach Sorbet

Tart, sweet, refreshing, healthy and easy, this apricot peach sorbet is a wonderful end to a meal. Just right for summer!  Get the recipe!

How to make a Dr. Who Dalek Cake

I can’t resist tooting my own horn, and linking you guys to a tutorial I wrote up over at my craft blog, Dabbled.org.  Since it’s actually food related, I figured you guys would like to see it here.  Link: Make Dalek Cake Toppers and Cake From the original site: This cake is really make in […]

Onion & Feta Quiche

Check out this tasty looking savory quiche from @madalinaa at Duhlicious.. The amount of caramelized onions makes me swoon :) Go get the recipe.  

Funfetti Rice Krispie Treats

Check out this fun take on Rice Krispies Treats by Dorothy over at Shockingly Delicious! Lord, do we ever love our Rice Krispies Treats around here. Over the years, we’ve enjoyed them with a chocolate chip on top, with fresh rosemary lending an intriguing scent, in a cookies-and-cream variation, and last summer, with fresh truffles (yes, the mushroom kind; don’t scoff […]

Loaded Roasted Chile Guacamole

I love guacamole, and I’m always looking for new twists on the classic… this one from Perry’s Plate looks worth a try! From the original site: I heart guacamole a whole bunch. I love both my classic version and my lazy version. When I tried this chunky, loaded, full of chile & lime version, I […]

Mango Mascarpone Cheese Ice Cream

For all the lovers of mascarpone and mangoes out there, this is the ultimate dessert for them! From the original site: Mascarpone’s silky thickness lends a custard like texture to the ice cream, without the trouble of cooking the custard. It’s a no churn ice cream. Fairly easy to put together and fuss free.

Strawberry Gelato

A light, airy strawberry gelato of the Gods, from Giuliano Hazan in “Hazan Family Favorites.” From the original site: Simply fresh berries, sugar, water, lemon juice and a touch of cream, this is a light-tasting, refreshing treat that was a little tangy, a little dairy, a light texture, perfectly sweetened and flavored.

Watermelon Granita

A must have on hot summer afternoons or evenings, just sit back, relax and enjoy the cool, melt-in-your-mouth granita. From the original site: When I first heard about granita (that was like 2-3 years back…don’t judge me I m still learning about the popular trends in the food world), I was instantly fascinated by it’s […]