I'm a bit jealous of those of you who have Autumn weather already appearing in your areas. I guess you could say that Las Vegas is cooling down a bit, but today's high was still at least 95 degrees F. Well, at least the nights feel like they are getting cooler.
While it doesn't feel very Fall-ish in these parts, there is things I do that (somewhat) satisfy my love of the season. One thing I do is go all out with my Autumn decorating. I think I decorate almost as much for Autumn (and Halloween
Las Vegas Restaurant: Dessert at Due Forni
Fried Zucchini with Chipotle Ranch Dip and Parmesan Cheese Ranch Dip
Here's one of many weird things about me: I don't like ranch dressing, unless it's used as a dip. I can't handle it on a salad. Or even on sandwiches, or other ways I've seen it used. It's not like I would refuse it if I went to your house and you told me that was the only salad dressing you had, but I definitely don't prefer it.
But, for a dip, I think it's fabulous. Right out of the bottle works for me, but you can also get creative with bottled ranch dressing. I've got two ranch dip ideas
Baked Flautas
Oh, you are in for a real treat: today is Mexican Independence Day! And for us foodies, that means another excuse for delicious MEXICAN FOOD! My absolute favorite cuisine of all time.
For #SundaySupper this week, we have the wonderful Heather of girlichef hosting and the theme is Mexican Fiesta. You can find the links to all the deliciousness at the end of this post.
For the #SundaySupper Mexican Fiesta, I am sharing Flautas, which is one of our family favorite Mexican dinners. Flautas are a
Las Vegas Restaurant: Hash House a Go Go
There is a lot of Las Vegas restaurants. I have no clue how many, but when you factor in everything from fast food to the fine dining, it's a lot. I would imagine that if you ate at a different restaurant every night, it would take you several years to get through it all. And probably just when you were done, you'd have another list of new ones to start with.
With that being said, if I go to a restaurant more than once, more than twice, there must be a reason.
Hash House a Go Go is one of
Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken (plus our shredded chicken FAIL)
When I meal plan, I usually balance easy meals with time-consuming meals. If I know that I will be cooking for hours on one day, the next day will almost always be something easier.
This Crispy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken is an example of an easy meal I made. It was made with a new Progresso Recipe Starters cooking sauce, which was sent to me to try out. The recipe was easy and the chicken turned out good. I loved that the breading was equal parts of Parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs. I'm not
Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Tour in Las Vegas
Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! is coming to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on October 5 - 7, 2012
Phineas, Ferb, and the whole tri-state area gang embark on a bold escape jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure – right in Las Vegas!
And, before you can wonder, “Hey, where’s Perry?” the beloved pet platypus shifts to his secret double life as Agent P to foil another one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s evil plans. Musical madness abounds in an
Back To School Lunch Ideas
It is that time of the year again - back to school! No matter if your children have been back for a while or if they are just started in the last week or two, you can never have too many lunch ideas!
1. Take leftover cooked chicken breast and make chicken strips. Pack dippers such as salsa, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, ketchup, honey mustard, or pizza sauce. If you have leftover chicken thighs or drumsticks, remove chicken from the bone, cube, and pack with with a small cocktail fork for
Buffalo Chicken Dip { Tailgating Food }
Love buffalo wings? How about blue cheese? Buffalo Chicken Dip is a mix of both creating a delicious dip for tailgating and parties.
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I've never been tailgating, so when I learned that this week's #SundaySupper theme would be tailgating food, I had no clue what to make. I *think* some of the food
Whole Foods & You: Putting Salad Bars in Schools
I remember the first time I heard about a school having a salad bar. I was like "WHAT??" and then thought "why couldn't we have that when I was in school!". Did any of you have salad bars in your schools? Do your children have them now? We've been homeschooling for a long time, but our three oldest children did attend public school for the elementary years and they didn't have a salad bar. Knowing how my kids eat salad, they would have LOVED it.
That's why when I heard about the Whole Foods