Archive for the 'Recipe Roundup' Category


Recipe Roundup: A Date I’ll Never Forget

By Susan of Food Blogga
Photo by Food Blogga

I always thought dates were unloved Christmas food. Those sad, dry brown fruits stuffed with an almond and dusted with confectioners’ sugar never stood a chance against Christmas cookies and cakes.
My feelings towards dates changed significantly a few years ago. A farmer at the Santa Monica farmers’ market […]

Monday, November 16th, 2009
Recipe Roundup: Autumn Celebrations

By Lisa of La Mia Cucina
Photo by The Kitchn

We’re smack dab in the middle of my most favorite season of all time. Autumn. There’s nothing better than the cooler, crisp air.. the smell of bon fires, newly fallen leaves, and BIRTHDAY CAKE! hehehe Yep, my birthday is in November and although […]

Monday, November 9th, 2009
Recipe Roundup: Diabetes Awareness in Your Kitchen

By Kalyn Denny of Kalyn’s Kitchen

Photo by Kitchen Parade
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when the American Diabetes Association and other groups are joining together in a campaign to raise awareness about a disease that impacts 24 million children and adults in the United States. The ADA defines diabetes as “a disease […]

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Recipe Roundup: Preserving Seasonal Produce

Recipe Roundup: Preserving Seasonal Produce
by Meeta Khurana from What’s For Lunch, Honey?
Photo by What’s for Lunch, Honey?

Each season brings along it’s own various varieties of fruit and vegetables. We all have our favorites: be it asparagus or rhubarb in spring or tomatoes and strawberries in the summer or pumpkin, apples and pears in […]

Monday, October 26th, 2009
Recipe Roundup: Sweet Potatoes: They’re Not Just For Thanksgiving

By Susan Russo of Food Blogga

Photo by Food Blogga

Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy sweet potatoes. These tasty tubers are already plentiful at farmers’ markets and grocery stores across the country.
Sweet potatoes are loved for their creamy, smooth flesh and sweet flavor. They’re also getting a lot of attention for their high nutritional value. […]

Monday, October 19th, 2009
Recipe Roundup: Pumpkins and Spice

By Andrea Meyers of Andrea’s Recipes
Photo by What’s For Lunch, Honey?

With a crispy snap in the air, I can feel the coming of autumn. The nights and mornings have been chilly, the summer garden is dying down, the mums are starting to bloom, and I find myself craving warm comfort foods. Pumpkins are an autumn […]

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Recipe Roundup: Getting Creative with Apple Cider

Photo by Coconut & Lime

By Rachel Rappaport of Coconut & LIme
Apple Cider is no mere juice. It is an unfiltered, nonalcoholic beverage that gets its translucent color from suspended bits of apple. While it is delightful as-is, it can also be used in other ways.
Photo by Home Ec 101

Looking for a breakfast treat? Try […]

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Recipe Roundup: Football Food

By Susan Russo of Food Blogga
Photo by Picky Palate

Are You Ready For Some Football? (Grub, That Is)
Don’t wait until the Super Bowl to enjoy great football. You’ve got four months of prime time eating ahead of you. So the big question is: Do you have a game plan?
Well, here’s my play book for how to […]

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Recipe Roundup: Giving Grapes a Chance

By Susan Russo of Food Blogga

Photo by Food Blogga

When it comes to baking with fruit, grapes are like wallflowers at a dance. They wait patiently to be taken for a spin while more popular fruits such as apples, berries, and figs dance the night away. It doesn’t have to be this way. Once shy […]

Monday, September 21st, 2009
Recipe Roundup: When You’re Too Busy to Cook, Let the Crockpot Help With Dinner

By Kalyn Denny of Kalyn’s Kitchen
Photo by A Year of Slow Cooking

It’s not hard to understand the appeal of the Crockpot slow cooker, since everyone has times when they’re just too busy to cook, but we’d all love to have a good meal ready when we get home. I’m a fan of the crockpot, […]

Monday, September 14th, 2009