The school year is quickly closing in on the dreaded finals week, and that means I have to fight to have a life outside of projects, papers, and studying. As a result of this week’s ridiculous workload, this week’s blog post is a college go-to: Macaroni and cheese. I’m not talking Easy Mac, like the freshmen
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Have you ever been to Red Lobster? Ever had their biscuits? You know, those cheesy, savory, delicious biscuits? Aren’t they good? Yeah? Well then, I have a recipe for you. These are great as a snack to pass, a dinner accouterments, or just as a snack on their own. Yet another recipe by 12 Tomatoes and yet
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Back on the theme of party-friendly foods, here is a dish to pass that will suit anything from a picnic to a sports party. I know I’ll be making this one again for an upcoming potluck! This cold salad is a classic with a twist — macaroni salad with cheese and veggies. The recipe, courtesy
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My mom posted to my Facebook recipe page hinting in a not-so-subtle way that she wanted me to make her this banana split cake. As far as refrigerator cakes go, it seemed like an easy enough job, so I hitched a ride to the grocery store and stocked up on supplies. Walmart is a great
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Rum balls are a sweet addition to any adult party. They’re a make ’em and forget ’em kind of treat, perfect for celebrating and great with some vanilla ice cream. When one of my friends heard that I was turning 21 and looking for recipes that used some kind of flavorful alcohol, she suggested I
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This is my take on a traditional Caprese salad, which is made of tomato, mozzarella, basil, salt, and olive oil. This is more of a… “Ca*me*se” salad. I decided to use balsamic vinegar instead of olive oil and salt.I say this is “the most Italian thing you’ll probably ever eat” because the original dish was
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This recipe is from a favorite source of mine, 12 Tomatoes. It’s supposed to be a homemade version of an Olive Garden meal: Pepper and Sausage Rigatoni. The recipe, it says, serves six, so I decided to invite some friends over for dinner, rather than cutting the recipe, as I usually would. The boyfriend and
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Growing up, one of my favorite desserts my mom would make were these sugar-drenched strawberries. I never asked her how they were made, but after years of enjoying them, I could take a decently educated guess. The inspiration came from a spur-of-the-moment trip to Wegman’s. As my friends and I pulled into the Wegman’s parking
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April Fool’s! I hope you enjoyed Wednesday’s gag post. I felt a little bad, though. Here’s a real recipe (with delicious results) to keep you from going hungry. —- I turned 21! That means I get to explore a whole new world of cooking and baking flavors and ingredients! My mom has some amazing recipes.
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Today, we are going to make the best breakfast ever. First, we’re going to prep.Find a bowl. Set it on the counter. Find a spoon, set it on the counter.Now, it’s time to milk the cow.Go outside, find your bucket, and tell Bessie I said hello!Once you have milked the cow, take a fresh carton
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