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It is a Bean-tastic Sunday and I've got a wonderfully easy, tasty and healthy spread for you that even a non-bean lover, like myself, would enjoy. I'm not saying I hate beans, but there are some that I really don't prefer. And there are some that are pretty darn good. I'm not sure if it's a texture thing or what but I have to say, I prefer bean spreads such as hummus and other dips over whole beans. But...because beans are so good for you, being low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium and high in fiber, protein, folate, magnesium and iron, I do try to include them in my menu on occasion. If I'm going to be honest, I must admit that beans are really versatile. They can go in soups and stews, salads, or just as a stand alone side. Why, they can even be an ingredient in a dessert (especially if you include the vanilla bean). Proof of this is in the line-up we have for you today, which you will find at the bottom. I really love the combination of tomatoes and b...

There's been a lot of red carpet buzz going on lately. If you're all about that buzz and are attending or hosting a party, then you're in the right place. The Sunday Supper team has put together some amazing appetizers, main course dishes, desserts and beverages that are sure to impress even the A listers. Black and White Olive Cheese Puffs Inspired by What Can I Bring? Cookbook by Anne Byrn 40 large black olives, pitted 10-15 cloves of whole garlic in brine 8 oz white cheddar cheese*, shredded 8 tablespoons of butter, room temperature 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika dash of cayenne pepper (optional) Preheat the oven to 400' F. Cut the garlic into strips that can fit inside the olives. Stuff each olive and set aside In a large bowl, mix together the butter and cheese with an electric mixer for about 2 - 3 minutes or until creamy. This can also be done in a food processor, which will take about a minute. Add the flour, salt and paprika (and...

This is one of those things that's so ridiculously easy and tastes so good! Minimal ingredients. Minimal time. Maximum yum. It can be a meal in itself or an appetizer. And...it's perfect for your Super Bowl party. How ever you choose to serve it, it's sure to please. I mean, who doesn't like crispy chicken? Who doesn't like Fettuccine Alfredo? And whooooo doesn't like garlic bread?! Cuz basically that's what this recipe is....a combination of those, wrapped into one. Crispy Chicken Alfredo Crostini  Makes about 9 depending on the size of the crostini 1 25 oz package of Tyson Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Strips 2 cups Fettuccine Alfredo (I used a boxed version for convenience) 9 slices of a baguette, sliced on the diagonal 2 Garlic cloves, whole 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish Toast bread slices in the broiler, turning once,until golden brown. Rub one side of each piece of toast (aka crosti...

Happy Labor Day Weekend! And it's all for you....the laborer. Whether you work in home, from home or away from home, your hard work is being recognized and appreciated. Many of us will be celebrating Labor Day with our friends and family. Attending BBQ's, picnics, or just relaxing at home. What ever the case may be, this appetizer is perfect. It doesn't require much labor, it's quick, easy and delicious! How can it not be? It's a deconstructed BLT sandwich and who doesn't enjoy a good ole BLT? (if you're raising your hand, I don't wanna know. I'd rather continue to think that I live in a perfect world where everyone loves BLT's.) Today's Sunday Supper is all about Tantalizing Trays. Perfect for entertaining whether it's for Labor Day or a future event....the recipes that we've put together for you are bound to make your mouth water. Now, this recipe calls for bacon that has been cooked and crumbled. If you must, use can use store boug...

One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. The gardens are filled with ripened produce and the farmers markets are loaded with whatever you can't / don't grow. But soon enough, it all comes to an end. (boo-hoo) No fear! Sunday Supper is hear! Today it's all about saving summer! We have how-to's on dehydrating, freezing, making sauces, jams, pickling, oh my gosh...there's so much you can do to save those summers flavors. I recently made Grilled Fig Onion Glazed Pork Tenderloin and afterward I was bummed cuz I won't be able to make this year round. Figs aren't always in season. And that's when it dawned on me....I can make a savory jam with the very same ingredients I used to make the glaze....voila! My summer flavor has been saved for the whole year! Savory Fig and Sweet Onion Freezer Jam makes about 10 cups of jam Printable Version 1 tsp light olive oil 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced sweet onions 2 tsps white balsamic...

My daughters both claim they don't like to cook, yet when they do, they knock it out of the park! As a foodie and someone who loves to cook good food, it just makes my heart sing when my girls make something they're so excited about and proud of...that I am asked to post their recipe. My oldest daughter, Natalie made this batch of Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers the other night. She had them at my sister's house when she was there a few months back and loved them. (We are all blessed to have a family filled with amazing cooks!)  She didn't write down what she did so I picked her brain to try and get some measurements and guide lines for this recipe. Obviously it's a recipe that can be altered according to taste. I'll give you some estimated measurements but by all means, eyeball it and add as much as you want to where it "looks" right. Natalie's Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Printable Version 1 lb jalapenos 2 lbs bacon 8 oz cream cheese, room tempe...

It works. Blueberries with your Thanksgiving feast. I swear! If you're not much of a cranberry fan, then go for the little blue dynamos! If you LOVE blueberries, then just do it! You get that slight tartness with a little sweet, of course, but blueberries also work in savory dishes. I promise! Until yesterday, I had no idea that blueberries were so versatile. I attended A Very Blueberry Thanksgiving luncheon with Food Bloggers of Los Angeles, hosted by Erika of In Erika's Kitchen , sponsored by Blueberry Council and Rioja Wines . Every dish had blueberries in it, from the appetizers to the main course and last but not least, the dessert. The courses were magnificently paired with 6 different Rioja Wine varieties. One thing that stuck in my head, as I listened to the Little Blue Dynamos guys talk about blueberries, was the quality of produce that comes from Chile. For some reason I have always thought that imported produce wasn't as regulated as domestic. Well, Chile is an ...

Whether you're growing zucchini in your own garden or buying them at markets, you've no doubt come across the beautiful big yellow blooms of a zucchini plant. They may not be fragrant but they sure do taste good. I had heard of people eating zucchini blossoms several years ago but I wasn't in a hurry to give them a try. It takes me a while to warm up to a new idea. Even in fashion (and I am by no means a fashionista), I'm just beginning to like a style as its on its way out. The other day I was walking through the farmers market and saw some blossoms. Apparently both the male and the female blossoms are edible. I don't know why I'd think otherwise but this was the first time I'd seen them with baby zucchinis still attached....a.k.a. female blossoms. I usually just see the males (fruitless blossoms). The above female blossoms were $1.25 for the 6 of them. I then learned from a chef on Facebook that if you are growing your own zucchini, you can pick all but on...

Disneyland is more than mouse ears and rides. It's more than long lines and tired feet. Disneyland is about food and shopping too! It had been a long time since I visited the magical kingdom (too many years for me to want to figure out...probably close to 10). But I had a wonderful opportunity to go recently. For free! A close friend of ours works for Disney and he gets free tickets! AND a discount on everything purchased while there!  Of course I had to visit every store. And in every store, I had to hunt down the kitchen section. Look what I found!  A cookbook with recipes from the Disney Chefs. With adult tastes and flavors! There's even a few cocktail recipes in the back (I wonder which one is Tinkerbell's favorite).  I'm not sure why I chose a simple appetizer as my first recipe to try...but honestly, it's amazingly simple and easy  and it's really good.  Lavosh is a soft, thin flatbread, popular in many of the middle eastern countries. Napa Rose Lavos...

Did you know that April is National Soy Foods Month ?  Neither did I. Until recently.  My friends over at FoodieBlogRoll hooked me up with some soy foods products to help spread the word and share some ideas on what you can do with soy foods.  I'm not a soy person, personally but one of my daughters is lactose intolerant and soy foods products is one of the ways she gets around her tummy aches caused by dairy. I also use soy flour in a lot of the breads that I make for her. Therefore, I'm not a stranger to soy. Plus...I really enjoy soy nuts and I absolutely love eating edamame...those ones you get at Costco. Omgohs.....They're so addicting.  Anyways....this is what I received in the mail the other day.... These things are always a surprise. You never know what you're gonna get until it arrives. Hmmm...what to do...what do. I didn't want to do anything typical here so I started thinking about cheese. I've made cheese... soft cheese from milk, in the past so I f...